DocUpdate vs Doctors Now
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!
Doctors Now
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Your practice streamlined. Exclusively for the Doctors Now Network. This app is designed specifically for licensed healthcare professionals who are part of the Doctors Now team. It enables you to deliver virtual care efficiently and manage your entire practice workflow — all from your mobile device. With the Doctors Now app, you can: • Conduct secure video and asynchronous consultations • Document SOAP notes and write prescriptions • View lab reports submitted by patients • Track commissions and request payouts • Manage your availability, state licenses, and account settings Built with a focus on compliance, simplicity, and performance, this app supports both medical excellence and administrative ease. Join your scheduled consults, document care, and manage earnings — anytime, anywhere. Note: Access is limited to verified healthcare professionals affiliated with the Doctors Now network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Doctors Now at none against DocUpdate's shown. DocUpdate's advantage is chart position (#170 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DocUpdate ships an update every 11 days, Doctors Now every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DocUpdate | Doctors Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #170 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Docupdate | VS Digital Health |
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
Doctors Now
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DocUpdate
No in-app purchases
Doctors Now
No in-app purchases









