Comparison

eClinicalMobile vs DocUpdate

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

Head to head
About

eClinicalMobile

Access your healthcare system from your smartphone. Optimized for mobile, it allows providers to manage schedules, write prescriptions, and view patient encounters securely. Stay connected to your staff and patient data on the go.

Highlights
  • Mobile EHR access
  • Optimized for smartphones
  • Schedule management
  • e-Prescribing
  • Secure data access
  • Patient encounter viewing
  • Lab result examination
Features
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eClinicalMobile® allows providers to access the system anywhere through their smart phone. The screen has been optimized for easier viewing and to load quickly on these handheld devices. Users are able to access schedules, write prescriptions, and access encounters with the peace of mind that the data is encrypted and hosted on a secure gateway. eClinicalMobile provides user name and password as part of the log-on security function. Once logged in, icons are displayed for ease of use in choosing your function. Functions include: Checking schedules Telephone and web messages e-Prescribing Viewing patient encounters Examining lab results Charge capture at the point of service eClinicalWorks® understands the daily juggling act that providers deal with trying to balance their life outside of the office. eClinicalMobile allows you to be in contact with your staff and have access to the vital information that resides on your computer without having to go into the office. The product offers access to your patients’ information with a tap of the screen enabling you to provide your patients the best care possible and in a timely manner.

About

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.

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
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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!

Screenshots

eClinicalMobile4 screens
DocUpdate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DocUpdate at 61% against eClinicalMobile's 12%. DocUpdate also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). eClinicalMobile's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DocUpdate holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 2.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of eClinicalMobile's written reviews are positive against 61% of DocUpdate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eClinicalMobile ships an update every 3 weeks, DocUpdate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
eClinicalMobile versus DocUpdate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereClinicalMobileDocUpdate
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (2.1K ratings)4.8 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.7% of reviews60.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K2.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#194 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB96 MB
Age rating17+17+
DevelopereClinicalWorks LLCDocupdate

Customer experience

eClinicalMobile

All ratings2,085 ratings
Positive29.2%
Neutral10.1%
Negative60.7%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive11.7%
Neutral11.7%
Negative76.6%

DocUpdate

All ratings2,747 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews186 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative33.3%

User reviews

eClinicalMobile

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient dictation feature
  • 📸 Ability to upload photos directly into chart
  • 💡 Helpful for quick patient info lookup

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
  • 🔒 Unreliable login and authentication
  • 🔍 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
  • 🤖 Poor integration with desktop EMR

DocUpdate

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

eClinicalMobile

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to save dictated notes properly
  • Inconsistent behavior when trying to send prescriptions
  • Frequent log-out issues and lost data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to send controlled substances electronically
  • Improved pharmacy search and selection
  • Real-time synchronization with desktop EMR
  • More customization options for user interface

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

In-app purchases

None

eClinicalMobile

No in-app purchases

None

DocUpdate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eClinicalMobile free?
eClinicalMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DocUpdate free?
DocUpdate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eClinicalMobile or DocUpdate?
DocUpdate is rated higher. eClinicalMobile averages 2.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while DocUpdate averages 4.8 from 2.7K ratings.
Do eClinicalMobile or DocUpdate have ads?
DocUpdate shows ads; eClinicalMobile does not.
Which is updated more often, eClinicalMobile or DocUpdate?
eClinicalMobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and DocUpdate every 2 weeks. Most recently, eClinicalMobile was updated on September 19, 2026 and DocUpdate on September 23, 2026.

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