Comparison

SimplePractice for Clinicians vs Columbia Protocol VA DOC

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

Columbia Protocol VA DOC

Features
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The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), the most evidence-supported tool of its kind, is a simple series of questions that anyone can use anywhere in the world to help prevent suicide. This is the Virginia Department of Corrections version of the Columbia Protocol app. Disclaimer: If you are high risk, a further evaluation is indicated. For Low or Moderate answers, a mental health referral may be helpful or is provided.

Screenshots

SimplePractice for Clinicians4 screens
Columbia Protocol VA DOC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Columbia Protocol VA DOC at 13.0 against SimplePractice for Clinicians's 17.3. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SimplePractice for Clinicians versus Columbia Protocol VA DOC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplePractice for CliniciansColumbia Protocol VA DOC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings34K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.313.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB7 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSimplePractice, LLC.PSS Chute Software

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

Columbia Protocol VA DOC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SimplePractice for Clinicians

No in-app purchases

None

Columbia Protocol VA DOC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimplePractice for Clinicians free?
SimplePractice for Clinicians is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Columbia Protocol VA DOC free?
Columbia Protocol VA DOC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimplePractice for Clinicians or Columbia Protocol VA DOC have ads?
Neither SimplePractice for Clinicians nor Columbia Protocol VA DOC shows ads.

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