# DocUpdate vs Doctors by FutureClinic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Doctors by FutureClinic at 100% against DocUpdate's 61%. Doctors by FutureClinic 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 (#200 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Doctors by FutureClinic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. 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 point the same way: 61% of DocUpdate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Doctors by FutureClinic's.

DocUpdate ships an update every 11 days, Doctors by FutureClinic every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DocUpdate | Doctors by FutureClinic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docupdate/id6478404244/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doctors-by-futureclinic/id6757859262/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 | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Docupdate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732716803) | [FutureClinic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820810139) |

## What reviewers say

### DocUpdate

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

**Currently charting:** #200 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


### Doctors by FutureClinic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doctors-by-futureclinic/id6757859262)

This app enables physicians to manage patient encounters through secure, asynchronous chat. Review summaries, request information, prescribe medications, order labs, and build care plans with a personal touch. Designed for ongoing doctor-patient relationships.

**Highlights:** Review patient encounters with summaries and transcripts, Request additional patient information, Prescribe and manage medications, Order labs and track patient steps, Build and send personalized care plans, Add personal touch with video/audio signatures

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DocUpdate free?

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

### Is Doctors by FutureClinic free?

Doctors by FutureClinic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DocUpdate or Doctors by FutureClinic?

Doctors by FutureClinic is rated higher. DocUpdate averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Doctors by FutureClinic averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do DocUpdate or Doctors by FutureClinic have ads?

DocUpdate shows ads; Doctors by FutureClinic does not.

### Which is updated more often, DocUpdate or Doctors by FutureClinic?

DocUpdate ships an update every 11 days, and Doctors by FutureClinic every 5 days. Most recently, DocUpdate was updated on October 27, 2026 and Doctors by FutureClinic on October 28, 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.*