Comparison

SimplePractice for Clinicians vs MYIO

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

Head to head
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
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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.

About

MYIO

Manage your behavioral health information and care with this patient portal. Update personal details, set communication preferences, review statements, and pay balances. Access is granted through your mental health provider.

Highlights
  • Update personal and contact details
  • Set communication preferences
  • Review statements
  • Pay balances
  • Receive reminders and messages
  • Enable push notifications
Features
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MYIO Behavioral Health Portal puts you in command of your behavioral health information, helping you manage your care. MYIO serves as a patient portal, enabling you to: - Update personal and contact details - Set communication preferences with your mental health provider - Review statements - Easily pay balances To access MYIO, request an account through your mental health provider. To set up your account, download the MYIO app and enter the access code sent from your mental health provider via SMS. Enter your login details and save your password for easy access. Set your communication preferences to receive reminders and messages to your phone or email. Enable push notifications to stay updated on new information in MYIO.

Screenshots

SimplePractice for Clinicians4 screens
MYIO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: MYIO at #57 against SimplePractice for Clinicians's #208. MYIO also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for SimplePractice for Clinicians against 4.8 for MYIO. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34K and 26K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 28% and 29% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimplePractice for Clinicians ships an update every 3 weeks, MYIO monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
SimplePractice for Clinicians versus MYIO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplePractice for CliniciansMYIO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34K ratings)4.8 (26K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.5% of reviews29.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34K — better26K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#208#57 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.315.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB54 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSimplePractice, LLC.Valant Medical Solutions, Inc

Customer experience

SimplePractice for Clinicians

All ratings33,993 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive28.5%
Neutral22.4%
Negative49.2%

MYIO

All ratings25,549 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews305 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative65.9%

User reviews

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

MYIO

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Seamless intake process
  • 🚀 Excellent video call quality
  • 💡 Useful appointment scheduling

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent login issues
  • 👎 Unreliable messaging system
  • 🤯 Frustrating user interface
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with personal data collection
  • 🔋 Drains device battery quickly

Bugs and requests

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

MYIO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • White screen on app launch
  • Inability to log in with saved credentials
  • Inconsistent behavior when updating payment information
  • Video and audio issues during telehealth sessions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add push notifications for messages and appointments
  • Improve mobile optimization and support for tablets
  • Integrate with calendar apps for easier scheduling
  • Provide more transparency around data usage and privacy

In-app purchases

None

SimplePractice for Clinicians

No in-app purchases

None

MYIO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimplePractice for Clinicians free?
SimplePractice for Clinicians is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MYIO free?
MYIO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SimplePractice for Clinicians or MYIO?
MYIO is rated higher. SimplePractice for Clinicians averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while MYIO averages 4.8 from 26K ratings.
Do SimplePractice for Clinicians or MYIO have ads?
Neither SimplePractice for Clinicians nor MYIO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimplePractice for Clinicians or MYIO?
SimplePractice for Clinicians ships an update every 3 weeks, and MYIO monthly. Most recently, SimplePractice for Clinicians was updated on October 17, 2026 and MYIO on October 17, 2026.
Which is more popular, SimplePractice for Clinicians or MYIO?
SimplePractice for Clinicians currently peaks at #208 in the App Store charts, and MYIO at #57. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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