Comparison

HappyDoc Companion vs WoofNote

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

Head to head
About

HappyDoc Companion

This AI-powered medical scribe assists veterinary professionals by transcribing appointments and generating accurate SOAP notes, discharge summaries, and client communications instantly. Focus on patient care, not paperwork, with seamless recording and documentation tools.

Highlights
  • AI-powered SOAP note generation
  • Discharge summary creation
  • Client communication drafting
  • One-tap appointment recording
  • Background and offline recording
  • Crash-resilient audio saving
  • HIPAA-compliant and secure
Features
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The fastest way to capture your appointments - right from your pocket. HappyDoc Companion is a companion app to HappyDoc, specifically built for busy veterinary professionals who need to document on the go. Tap to record, and let HappyDoc handle the rest. No extra steps, no distractions - just effortless capture between patients. Note: HappyDoc Companion is a recording companion app. For the full HappyDoc experience, log in at https://happydoc.ai HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap to record during any appointment 2. HappyDoc listens and transcribes the conversation 3. AI generates complete medical documentation in seconds 4. Review and edit right from your phone or tablet BUILT FOR THE EXAM ROOM - One-tap recording that works on iPhone and iPad - Background recording keeps capturing even when you switch apps or lock your screen - Crash-resilient: audio is saved to disk in real-time, so you never lose a recording - Works offline — recordings queue and upload when connectivity returns ACCURATE MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION - SOAP notes with proper veterinary terminology - Discharge summaries written in plain language for pet owners - Client-friendly follow-up emails - Treatment plans and additional document types - Industry-leading accuracy across thousands of veterinary practices PRIVACY & SECURITY - Audio is encrypted on-device before upload - HIPAA-compliant infrastructure - Your data is never used to train AI models - SOC 2 Type II compliant Trusted by thousands of veterinary professionals across the US and Canada. Questions? Visit help.gohappydoc.com or email support@gohappydoc.com.

About

WoofNote

Features
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WoofNote is the AI-powered veterinary documentation app built by a practicing DVM. Record your exam, and get a complete SOAP note in seconds — not minutes, not hours. Stop staying late to write notes. Start leaving on time. HOW IT WORKS Just talk through your exam naturally. WoofNote records, transcribes, and generates a complete SOAP note with proper veterinary terminology. No special dictation language. No templates to fill in. Just speak and your notes are done. COMPLETE SOAP NOTES IN SECONDS Full Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan sections generated from your exam conversation. Includes physical exam findings, clinical assessments, differential diagnoses, and detailed treatment plans. Every note is formatted for your medical record. AI LAB INTERPRETATION Snap a photo of your IDEXX, Abaxis, or any lab printout. WoofNote extracts every value, flags abnormals, generates differential diagnoses, and writes the clinical significance — automatically integrated into your SOAP note. DENTAL CHARTING Built-in dental charting for canine and feline patients. Document dental findings during COHATs and have them included in your medical record. WOOFPLAN CLIENT EMAILS Automatically generate client-friendly discharge instructions from your SOAP note. Medications with dosing, activity restrictions, warning signs, and a recovery timeline — all in language pet owners actually understand. Send directly to the client with one tap. WORKS OFFLINE No Wi-Fi in the barn? Spotty signal in surgery? Record anyway. WoofNote saves everything locally and generates your SOAP note the moment you reconnect. PIMS TRANSFER Copy your notes into any practice management system with the built-in PIMS Transfer tool. Works with Cornerstone, Pulse, ezyVet, AVImark, Vetspire, and any browser-based PIMS.PROFESSIONAL PDF EXPORT Export any SOAP note as a formatted PDF with your clinic name, veterinarian, and date. Ready for medical records, referrals, or printing. BUILT BY A DVM, FOR DVMS WoofNote was created by Dr. Jason Bonner, a practicing veterinarian at North Alabama Animal Hospital. Every feature was built from real clinical workflow needs — not by a tech company guessing at what vets want. PRICING 21-day free trial. Solo DVM: $69/month. Clinic (up to 5 DVMs): $149/month. All plans include unlimited SOAP notes, dental charting, lab interpretation, WoofPlan emails, and offline recording Terms of Use: https://woofnote.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://woofnote.com/privacy

Screenshots

HappyDoc Companion4 screens
WoofNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HappyDoc Companion at none against WoofNote's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. WoofNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $79.00 per month. HappyDoc Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HappyDoc Companion ships an update every 4 days, WoofNote every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HappyDoc Companion versus WoofNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHappyDoc CompanionWoofNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHappyDoc Technologies IncorporatedJason Bonner

In-app purchases

None

HappyDoc Companion

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

WoofNote

Subscriptions3
  • WoofNote Solo Monthly$79.001 Month
  • WoofNote Clinic Monthly$169.001 Month
  • WoofNote Solo Annual$799.001 Year

Questions

Is HappyDoc Companion free?
HappyDoc Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WoofNote free?
WoofNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HappyDoc Companion or WoofNote have ads?
Neither HappyDoc Companion nor WoofNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HappyDoc Companion or WoofNote?
HappyDoc Companion ships an update every 4 days, and WoofNote every 5 days. Most recently, HappyDoc Companion was updated on October 25, 2026 and WoofNote on October 25, 2026.

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