Comparison

DocUpdate vs CGM LYTEC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DocUpdate

This free e-prescribing application offers mobile-first tools for busy clinicians. It streamlines workflows for physicians, nurse practitioners, and PAs, enabling e-prescribing, patient communication, and connections with pharmaceutical companies.

Highlights
  • E-prescribe to 65,000+ pharmacies
  • Request samples and rep visits
  • Medical translator in 20+ languages
  • Streamlined clinical workflows
  • HIPAA-compliant
  • Convenient mobile access
Features
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DocUpdate is a free e-prescribing app building mobile-first tools for today's busy clinicians. We help physicians, nurse practitioners, and PAs get more done in less time. From e-prescribing and patient communication, to connecting with reps and manufacturers, our tools are designed for real-world workflows, whether you're in the clinic, rounding, or on the go. What you can do with DocUpdate: • E-prescribe to 65,000+ pharmacies nationwide. 100% free. • Access DocUpdate Concierge, your assistant for requesting samples, rep visits, and other support directly from pharmaceutical companies. • Communicate clearly with patients using our medical translator in 20+ languages Download DocUpdate now to access all these features and more right from your phone!

About

CGM LYTEC

This mobile application enhances practice management and electronic health records by allowing users to optimize reimbursement and improve productivity. It provides the functionality of a practice management system on mobile devices, enabling remote access to patient information and appointment management.

Highlights
  • Patient demographic and payment information entry
  • Electronic signature for office policies
  • Create, edit, and delete patient appointments
  • Capture charges and diagnoses with electronic superbill
  • Transmit charges, diagnoses, and notes
  • Remote access from anywhere with internet
Features
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Do you want to help your Practice run smarter, optimize reimbursement, and improve productivity? Do you want the power of your practice management system in the palm of your hand----accessed from anywhere? Combine the power of the CGM LYTEC mobile app, a free application for the iPhone, iPad and iPad Mini, with CGM LYTEC 2024 or CGM LYTEC 2025 for the CGM LYTEC Practice Management System. CGM LYTEC on the iPad provides the ability for your patient to enter their specific demographic and payment information along with review and sign your office policy documents electronically versus a clipboard of papers. CGM LYTEC enables you to instantly create, edit or delete patient appointments and also capture your charges and diagnoses using a customizable electronic superbill (no more paper superbills!). Easily transmit charges, diagnosis codes, and notes to your biller or front desk - on the go or in the office - from anywhere with an Internet connection. Now you can be productive and connected while at home, on the road, at the hospital or care facility.

Screenshots

DocUpdate4 screens
CGM LYTEC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DocUpdate at 61% against CGM LYTEC's 0%. DocUpdate also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 2). CGM LYTEC's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DocUpdate holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DocUpdate has 2.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of DocUpdate's written reviews are positive against 0% of CGM LYTEC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DocUpdate ships an update every 8 days, CGM LYTEC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
DocUpdate versus CGM LYTEC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocUpdateCGM LYTEC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.8K ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
Best chart rank#174 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB205 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDocupdatee-MDs

Customer experience

DocUpdate

All ratings2,817 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative33.2%

CGM LYTEC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

DocUpdate

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Registration process fails for some users
  • Prescriptions not reaching pharmacies as expected
  • Inability to prescribe to certain pharmacies or areas
  • App crashes or freezes during use

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to customize prescription quantities
  • Support for veterinarians and other non-physician prescribers
  • Improved pharmacy search functionality
  • Prescription database/formulary integration
  • Ability to document prescription notes

CGM LYTEC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DocUpdate

No in-app purchases

None

CGM LYTEC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DocUpdate free?
DocUpdate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CGM LYTEC free?
CGM LYTEC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DocUpdate or CGM LYTEC?
DocUpdate is rated higher. DocUpdate averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while CGM LYTEC averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do DocUpdate or CGM LYTEC have ads?
DocUpdate shows ads; CGM LYTEC does not.
Which is updated more often, DocUpdate or CGM LYTEC?
DocUpdate ships an update every 8 days, and CGM LYTEC every 5 weeks. Most recently, DocUpdate was updated on November 14, 2026 and CGM LYTEC on November 4, 2026.

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