eClinicalMobile vs DocUpdate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Mobile EHR access
- Optimized for smartphones
- Schedule management
- e-Prescribing
- Secure data access
- Patient encounter viewing
- Lab result examination
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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.
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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | eClinicalMobile | DocUpdate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (2.1K ratings) | 4.8 (2.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.7% of reviews | 60.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | 2.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #194 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 224 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | eClinicalWorks LLC | Docupdate |
Customer experience
eClinicalMobile
DocUpdate
User reviews
eClinicalMobile
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
eClinicalMobile
No in-app purchases
DocUpdate
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is eClinicalMobile free?
Is DocUpdate free?
Which has better reviews, eClinicalMobile or DocUpdate?
Do eClinicalMobile or DocUpdate have ads?
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