DocUpdate vs DSN Cloud App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DocUpdate
This app provides busy clinicians with mobile-first tools to streamline their workflow. It offers free e-prescribing to numerous pharmacies, patient communication features including a medical translator, and access to a concierge service for pharmaceutical company interactions.
- Free e-prescribing to 65,000+ pharmacies
- DocUpdate Concierge for sample requests
- Medical translator in 20+ languages
- Patient communication tools
- Mobile-first tools for busy clinicians
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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!
DSN Cloud App
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DSN Cloud App provides a simple and secure way to view and contact your patients that have been placed on the Evening Call List. Viewable information includes allergies, alerts, prescriptions, pharmacy, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DSN Cloud App at none against DocUpdate's shown. DocUpdate's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#201 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DocUpdate ships an update fortnightly, DSN Cloud App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DocUpdate | DSN Cloud App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #201 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Docupdate | DSN Software Inc |
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
DSN Cloud App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DocUpdate
No in-app purchases
DSN Cloud App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DocUpdate free?
Is DSN Cloud App free?
Do DocUpdate or DSN Cloud App have ads?
Which is updated more often, DocUpdate or DSN Cloud App?
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