# DocUpdate vs Offcall

DocUpdate and Offcall both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Offcall's written reviews are positive against 61% of DocUpdate's. Offcall also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). DocUpdate's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 6) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DocUpdate against 4.8 for Offcall. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DocUpdate has 2.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of DocUpdate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Offcall's.

DocUpdate ships an update every 11 days, Offcall weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DocUpdate | Offcall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docupdate/id6478404244/reviews) | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offcall-clinician-network/id6756070892/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Docupdate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732716803) | [Offcall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837488695) |

## What reviewers say

### DocUpdate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docupdate/id6478404244)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile prescribing
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Streamlined workflow
- 🚀 Time-saving
- 🚀 Reliable prescription delivery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent prescription delivery
- 🐛 Unreliable call-in backup
- 🐛 Registration/verification issues
- 🐛 Limited pharmacy coverage
- 🐛 Poor communication with pharmacies

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Offcall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offcall-clinician-network/id6756070892)

A secure, iPhone-only networking app for licensed medical professionals. It facilitates HIPAA-compliant communication, allows discovery of trusted peers through a clinician directory, and streamlines medical referrals within an encrypted environment.

**Highlights:** Verified clinician-only access, Clinician directory, HIPAA-compliant messaging, 1-tap referral tool, Professional digital CV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DocUpdate free?

DocUpdate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Offcall free?

Offcall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DocUpdate or Offcall?

DocUpdate and Offcall are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.8K and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do DocUpdate or Offcall have ads?

DocUpdate shows ads; Offcall does not.

### Which is updated more often, DocUpdate or Offcall?

DocUpdate ships an update every 11 days, and Offcall weekly. Most recently, DocUpdate was updated on October 18, 2026 and Offcall on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*