Comparison

VSee Messenger vs SimplePractice for Clinicians

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

Head to head
About

VSee Messenger

Experience secure, high-quality group video calls and instant messaging with low bandwidth usage. Share your screen from desktop or mobile devices, and integrate with other applications. Ideal for both professional collaboration and personal connections.

Highlights
  • 3-way group video chat
  • Screen sharing (Mac/PC)
  • Instant messaging
  • Low bandwidth usage
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Cross-platform compatibility
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VSee gives you free multi-way group video calls, screen sharing and instant messaging, with a clean and simple design. VSee calls are secure, low bandwidth and work great on 3G, 4G and WiFi networks. Features: • 3-way* Group Video Chat: see everyone at once • Screen Sharing: view apps and desktops shared from Mac and PC while video chatting. Pan and zoom. • API for integrating with Telehealth and other applications • Instant Messaging and Group Chat • No Ads! • Works on 3G, 4G and WiFi • Desktop app available on Mac and PC (see below for more info) • Low bandwidth: conserves data usage • Calls are secure: encrypted end-to-end for absolutely no eavesdropping • Switch between front and back cameras * With sufficient bandwidth. VSee serves organizations around the world including IBM, Shell, the US Congress and hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses. "We use video where security, performance, and ease of use are absolute requirements. VSee is unmatched by any other tool on the market." -- Michael Helfrich, CEO of Blueforce Development "I travel 90% of the time ... VSee lets me connect to my customers no matter where I am. The video is stunning even over 3G." -- Dan Engle, CEO of AccessAgility "When visiting refugee camps in the most remote places around the world, VSee provides great audio and video every time." -- Greg Millar, UN Refugee Agency (used VSee to share the trials of refugees in Central Africa with people around the world) VSee is built on years of experience helping people work together over video. The same simple, secure and reliable tool we created for business is also great for personal use. We field-tested our iPhone app, fine-tuning the details for a great mobile video experience. VSee for Desktop: VSee also works on the Mac and PC, offering additional collaboration features like file transfer. Group video calls, screen sharing and instant messaging work between Mac, iPad, iPhone, and PC. Feedback and support: support@vsee.com Like us at http://facebook.com/VSee Follow us at http://twitter.com/VSee

About

SimplePractice for Clinicians

Manage your practice on the go with intuitive tools for scheduling, client management, and administrative tasks. This HIPAA-compliant app offers a streamlined experience for clinicians to connect with clients, manage appointments, and access client information securely from their mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Client scheduling and management
  • HIPAA-compliant security
  • Session note writing
  • Document sharing and uploading
  • Secure messaging
  • Invoice and payment processing
  • Optimized mobile interface
Features
Currently charting
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SimplePractice for Clinicians app puts scheduling, client management, and admin tools at your fingertips - so you can focus on what matters most. The app provides a smoother, faster, and more intuitive way to manage your practice and connect with clients anytime, anywhere. What’s new: - Optimized for the way you work: Work effortlessly across your iPhone and iPad with an optimized interface designed for a smooth, flexible workflow. - Streamlined calendar experience: Quickly access your client’s complete history of past appointments and notes right from your calendar. Use new filters and layout options to customize your view, and easily see other clinician’s availability within your practice. - Enhanced Client Profiles: Quickly review intake forms, appointment details, outstanding balances, and uploaded documents—so you’re always prepared for your next session. - Instant data sync: Updates sync instantly between mobile and web so you can seamlessly transition between devices. With this app, you can: - Protect your data with HIPAA-compliant security - Manage your schedule on the go - Write and review session notes - Share and upload documents - Send secure messages - Process invoices and payments Security features include: - 100% HIPAA compliance - Biometric access - In-app passcode protection - Bank-level data encryption This is a companion app for SimplePractice's cloud-based practice management software. A SimplePractice account is required to use the app.

Screenshots

VSee Messenger3 screens
SimplePractice for Clinicians4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SimplePractice for Clinicians at 4.7 against VSee Messenger's 3.6. SimplePractice for Clinicians also leads on ratings volume (34K vs 24) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). VSee Messenger's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

SimplePractice for Clinicians holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimplePractice for Clinicians has 34K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of VSee Messenger's written reviews are positive against 29% of SimplePractice for Clinicians's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VSee Messenger ships an update every 2 months, SimplePractice for Clinicians every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 7, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
VSee Messenger versus SimplePractice for Clinicians: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVSee MessengerSimplePractice for Clinicians
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (24 ratings)4.7 (34K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.9% of reviews — better28.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2434K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#203 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.3
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB137 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperVSeeSimplePractice, LLC.

Customer experience

VSee Messenger

All ratings23 ratings
Positive65.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative30.4%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive41.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative54.7%

SimplePractice for Clinicians

All ratings33,993 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews243 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral21.4%
Negative49.8%

User reviews

VSee Messenger

From 24 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔋 Works well on low bandwidth
  • 🔒 HIPAA compliant and secure
  • 🚀 Fast and reliable connection
  • 💻 Good for distributed teams

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
  • 🐛 Poor video and audio quality
  • 🐛 Login and sign-up issues
  • 🐛 Notifications not working
  • 🐛 Chat messages not syncing

SimplePractice for Clinicians

From 34K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient mobile app
  • 📝 Helpful note-taking features
  • 💳 Efficient billing and payment processing
  • 🗓️ Useful scheduling and calendar integration
  • 🔒 Secure client portal

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app updates causing crashes and freezes
  • 📱 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
  • 🕰️ Confusing calendar and scheduling interface
  • 🔍 Difficulty accessing certain features and reports
  • 🔊 Poor video/audio quality for telehealth

Bugs and requests

VSee Messenger

Reported bugs

35 issues
  • Video feed loses connection
  • Video freezes
  • Cannot answer incoming calls
  • App crashes after updates
  • Cannot add users during a call
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  • Messages not received in chat
  • Cannot access messages in app
  • Cannot delete account
  • No notifications received
  • Unwanted users entering waiting room
  • Sign in with Google does not work
  • Adding a contact does not work
  • Receiving calls does not work
  • Email registration not arriving
  • App crashes during sign-up
  • Error message: 'no internet connection'
  • Forgot password link broken ('@')
  • App not accepting new users
  • App not working on iPhone/iPad
  • Login fails, server crashes
  • Password reset facility not working
  • Cannot log in after resetting password
  • VoiceOver support is very poor
  • Deleted conversations reappear
  • Notification badge doesn't go away
  • Chat input field is tiny
  • Feedback links are broken
  • App frozen at splash/loading screen
  • Video or audio failures during sessions
  • Cannot share screens from iPad or phone
  • Not receiving all messages
  • Front screen does not show message notifications
  • Not easy to change password
  • App crashes when trying to set up account
  • Image flickers and pixelates on camera switch

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add ability to send files
  • Improve screen sharing from mobile
  • Option for audio-only calls
  • Allow full screen video
  • Improve chat sync across devices
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  • Add dark mode
  • Improve notification badge behavior
  • Allow landscape mode on iPhone
  • Option to set login name and password for auto-login
  • Simultaneous login from phone and PC
  • Push notifications with disable option

SimplePractice for Clinicians

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent behavior when syncing appointments
  • Unreliable push notifications and reminders
  • Issues with insurance billing and payment tracking
  • Problems accessing client documents and files on mobile

Requested features

5 requests
  • iPad app support
  • Ability to edit invoices and payments
  • More customization options for client portal
  • Improved calendar view and scheduling functionality
  • Better integration with other productivity apps

In-app purchases

None

VSee Messenger

No in-app purchases

None

SimplePractice for Clinicians

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VSee Messenger free?
VSee Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimplePractice for Clinicians free?
SimplePractice for Clinicians is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VSee Messenger or SimplePractice for Clinicians?
SimplePractice for Clinicians is rated higher. VSee Messenger averages 3.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while SimplePractice for Clinicians averages 4.7 from 34K ratings.
Do VSee Messenger or SimplePractice for Clinicians have ads?
Neither VSee Messenger nor SimplePractice for Clinicians shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VSee Messenger or SimplePractice for Clinicians?
VSee Messenger ships an update every 2 months, and SimplePractice for Clinicians every 3 weeks. Most recently, VSee Messenger was updated on August 7, 2026 and SimplePractice for Clinicians on September 25, 2026.

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