Comparison

HotDoc vs Ausmed

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

Head to head
About

HotDoc

Easily book and manage appointments with a wide range of health professionals 24/7. Access on-demand care, view doctor availability, and receive appointment reminders. Take control of your and your family's health.

Highlights
  • Instant online booking
  • On Demand Care (Quick Consults, Telehealth)
  • View doctor availability
  • Appointment reminders
  • Reschedule appointments
  • Search and filter providers
  • Book for family members
Features
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Using HotDoc, you can book and manage your appointments with health professionals anywhere, at any time: • Instantly book online with your GP, dentist, psychologist, dietitian and more • Access On Demand Care via Quick Consults and Telehealth • See the availability of doctors - pick a date and time that best works for you • Save your care team in one place to easily book future appointments Stay on top of your schedule: • View and receive reminders of your upcoming appointments • See your place in the queue once you arrive at the clinic or practice • Conveniently reschedule your appointment if plans change • Receive email notifications confirming your appointment Be in control of your and your family's health and wellbeing: • Book a range of appointments such as dental check ups, skin checks, vaccinations and more • Search and filter healthcare providers based on your needs such as by gender, opening hours, and bulk billing practices • Book appointments for children and family members ________________________ What patients say about using HotDoc Best app for booking doctor appointments. Found to be most reliable. Quick and easy to use as favourites saved, 3 clicks and an appointment is favourite. Really is a must have. Wouldn't be without. Thanks very much 5 stars! Great app. I use it all the time to book appointments. Quick & easy at any time. One of the best apps. Easy to use choose your doctor and the day. You can make an appointment any time you want. 5+. Thanks! ________________________ About HotDoc HotDoc is Australia’s leading Patient Engagement Platform, trusted by over 18,000 healthcare professionals and 6 million Australians to book and manage their health appointments. We value patients privacy and the security of patient data. We never on-sell any data and only share patient information directly with your selected clinic. Our core belief is that the best patient outcomes are achieved by maintaining the continuity of care with your trusted health practitioner.

About

Ausmed

Access a vast library of healthcare knowledge and track your continuing professional development. This app allows healthcare professionals to learn on the go, manage their CPD requirements, and access expert-reviewed content in various formats.

Highlights
  • Access evidence-based healthcare content
  • Track and document CPD requirements
  • Learning planning tool
  • Content available as articles, videos, and courses
  • Manage learning reports
  • Mindfulness Corner with meditations
Features
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Take your learning with you! Ausmed is a simple way to access a wide range of healthcare knowledge and improve the quality of your care. Plus, it gives you everything you need to meet your CPD requirements. The latest evidence-based content All our learning activities are developed with healthcare experts and we regularly review them to ensure you're getting recent and accurate information. Meet your CPD requirement You can document your learning to keep track of CPD requirements. Use the learning planning tool to save resources for later, so you don't miss out as you explore our learning catalogue. Fits in your pocket and your schedule With our app, you can find time for a little learning whenever it suits you – between shifts, on your commute or over a break. Your kind of healthcare Ausmed has a wide library of learning resources that cover topics for Nurses, Midwives, Paramedics, Pharmacists and more! That also includes Healthcare Workers in the Disability, Aged Care, and Community and Home Care sectors. We're here to help At Ausmed, we're always looking for ways to improve the quality of your learning and help you use your time efficiently. You can use our learning guides to support your positive habit-building and time management. Stay in control of your progress You can manage your own learning reports, which means it's really simple to download and verify that you've met your requirements. Choose the format that suits you Depending on how much time you have and how you prefer to learn, you can engage with our learning resources as articles, video lectures or courses. An Ausmed Subscription gives you Access to unlimited expert-reviewed learning activities New and up-to-date learning activities added each week Access to the Mindfulness Corner with Meditations designed specifically for healthcare professionals Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to your App Store Account at the confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.ausmed.com/terms-and-conditions/plain Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.ausmed.com/privacy-policy/plain

Screenshots

HotDoc4 screens
Ausmed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HotDoc at none against Ausmed's 6. HotDoc also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 64%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Ausmed sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. HotDoc asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for HotDoc against 4.6 for Ausmed. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 40 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of HotDoc's written reviews are positive against 64% of Ausmed's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HotDoc ships an update every 3 weeks, Ausmed every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HotDoc versus Ausmed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHotDocAusmed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (24 ratings)4.6 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better64.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2440 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHotDocAusmed Education

Customer experience

HotDoc

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews776 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.4%

Ausmed

All ratings40 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative29.9%

Bugs and requests

HotDoc

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Appointments disappearing from the app
  • Incorrect or missing appointment details
  • Difficulties logging in and managing account
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to favorite multiple doctors/clinics
  • Improve notification system for appointment changes
  • Allow more detailed notes/comments for appointments
  • Integrate with more healthcare providers
  • Provide better visibility into appointment queue/wait times

Ausmed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HotDoc

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Ausmed

Subscriptions3
  • Ausmed Monthly Subscription$24.991 Month
  • Ausmed Quarterly Subscription$64.993 Months
  • Ausmed Annual Subscription$254.991 Year
One-time3
  • Ausmed 30 Days Pass$28.99
  • Ausmed 90 Days Pass$79.99
  • Ausmed One Year Pass$299.99

Questions

Is HotDoc free?
HotDoc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ausmed free?
Ausmed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HotDoc or Ausmed?
Ausmed is rated higher. HotDoc averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Ausmed averages 4.6 from 40 ratings.
Do HotDoc or Ausmed have ads?
Neither HotDoc nor Ausmed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HotDoc or Ausmed?
HotDoc ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ausmed every 6 weeks. Most recently, HotDoc was updated on September 27, 2026 and Ausmed on September 26, 2026.

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