Comparison

DLS MD Portal vs eClinicalTouch 3.9

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

Head to head
About

DLS MD Portal

Features
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Diagnostic Laboratory Services, INC. is proud to introduce DLS MD Portal for use with the iPad. Beneficial to physicians, pathologists, surgery centers, and hospitals, DLS MD Portal gives healthcare professionals secure access to patient results from their mobile device - no matter where they are. Diagnostic Laboratory Services, INC. has partnered with ATLAS Medical Corp to provide this on-line result review functionality. With DLS MD Portal physicians can: - Review push notification alerts for Critical and STAT test results - View new / unread patient results, with abnormal result flagging - Access complete patient reports, with interpretive notes - Verify individual patient demographics to ensure patient safety - View historical results This application requires the physician be a registered DLS Web Results user. If you are a user associated with more than one site, you will have the option to select applicable location at log in. If you are not a registered user, contact Diagnostic Laboratory Services, INC. to learn more about the DLS MD Portal solution. Patient health information is kept private and secure through the use of access codes, personal ID's, and passwords. Each user controls their password, and the account cannot be accessed without that password. With DLS MD Portal you have the convenience and security in knowing that wherever you are, the DLS MD Portal application will enable access to accurate patient results — anytime, anywhere. Download the free app today!

About

eClinicalTouch 3.9

This app offers medical professionals a portable and convenient way to access and manage patient records, diagnostic tools, and data analytics. It allows for secure data capture, claim generation, and features like telehealth and CPOE, all from an iPad.

Highlights
  • Access patient records
  • Create new encounters
  • Conduct telehealth visits
  • Use CPOE functions
  • Review labs and imaging
  • Refill prescriptions
  • Document OB flowsheets
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***NOTE:You Must Upgrade your EMR server to V11.52.153+ and above*** eClinicalTouch 3.9 puts eClinicalWorks users, who have upgraded their EMR server to the latest version, on the leading edge of healthcare innovation, combining the convenience, functionality, and portability of an iPad with the industry-leading functionality of eClinicalWorks. Medical professionals enjoy intuitive, cloud-based navigation and complete access to patient records, diagnostic tools, and data analytics. With secure data capture and unparalleled functionality, eClinicalTouch is your best choice for portable Electronic Health Records solutions, designed specifically with provider and nurse documentation in mind. And the information you capture automatically generates a claim on the practice management side of the comprehensive eClinicalWorks system. Experience the power, innovation, and convenience of eClinicalWorks – anytime you need it, wherever your busy schedule takes it. eClinicalTouch contains the most-used features of the eClinicalWorks EMR, allowing you to: * Enter new patient records 
 * Create new encounters 
 * Conduct telephone encounters 
 * Conduct a televisit from your iPad 
 * Work the office visit screen 
 * View and enter Progress Notes 
 * Record vital signs 
 * Use the full functions of CPOE 
 * Access the ICW panel throughout the app 
 * Review labs, imaging, and procedure results 
 * Refill prescriptions 
 * Document OB flowsheets 
 * Enable for voice and eClinicalWorks Scribe 
 * Use the built-in iPad camera to assist in documenting Progress Notes 
 eClinicalTouch 3.9 will not work for customers who are on older versions of the EMR. Please contact support for more information.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: eClinicalTouch 3.9 at every 6 weeks against DLS MD Portal's every 3 months. DLS MD Portal's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DLS MD Portal ships an update every 3 months, eClinicalTouch 3.9 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DLS MD Portal versus eClinicalTouch 3.9: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDLS MD PortaleClinicalTouch 3.9
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.9 (78 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—12.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—78 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better13.6
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB231 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperClinisys Inc.eClinicalWorks LLC

Bugs and requests

DLS MD Portal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

eClinicalTouch 3.9

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • App freezes
  • App logs out unexpectedly
  • App is slow to respond
  • Black screen when charting notes
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  • Loss of patient photos and documentation due to crashes
  • Inoperability when switching between devices
  • Login issues after updates
  • Cannot edit telephone encounters
  • Medication history is missing
  • Cannot prescribe controlled substances
  • Medication reconciliation is difficult
  • Biometric settings not saving
  • Issues with refilling medications
  • Problems with logging in after upgrades
  • App not supporting latest iOS versions
  • Web app has bugs
  • iOS version is awkward
  • Does not emulate web version well
  • Frequent freezes
  • Disappointment in promised features that don’t work
  • App quits when viewing documents
  • Crashes when editing merged physical exam
  • Kicks user out of system, locks chart

Requested features

22 requests
  • Improve microphone sensitivity adjustment
  • Messenger to work on iPad
  • Import more documents besides photos (PDFs, etc.)
  • Fix bugs related to editing merged physical exam
  • Enable editing of telephone encounters
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  • Restore missing medication history
  • Improve app stability
  • Fix issues with logging out
  • Improve tech support responsiveness and knowledge
  • Allow prescription of controlled substances
  • Simplify medication reconciliation
  • Ensure biometric settings are saved
  • Synchronize old app features with new app
  • Fix issues with logging in after upgrades
  • Make app functional and efficient
  • Improve documentation process
  • Fix bugs in iOS and PC versions
  • Make the app user-friendly
  • Improve web app emulation
  • Fix issues with switching between devices
  • Make login credentials consistent across devices
  • Fix bugs before releasing new versions

In-app purchases

None

DLS MD Portal

No in-app purchases

None

eClinicalTouch 3.9

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DLS MD Portal free?
DLS MD Portal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eClinicalTouch 3.9 free?
eClinicalTouch 3.9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DLS MD Portal or eClinicalTouch 3.9 have ads?
Neither DLS MD Portal nor eClinicalTouch 3.9 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DLS MD Portal or eClinicalTouch 3.9?
DLS MD Portal ships an update every 3 months, and eClinicalTouch 3.9 every 6 weeks. Most recently, DLS MD Portal was updated on October 26, 2026 and eClinicalTouch 3.9 on October 20, 2026.

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