Comparison

HotDoc vs Dental 99

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

Dental 99

This app offers a patient-centric approach to dental care, providing convenient booking, transparent pricing, and access to your dental records. It aims to save users money, time, and discomfort by simplifying dental treatment selection and appointment management.

Highlights
  • Select dental treatments
  • Find appointment times and clinics
  • Access dental records and X-rays
  • Receive post-appointment aftercare advice
  • Medicare claims for eligible children
  • Transparent pricing
Features
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POWER TO THE PATIENTS This is the dental healthcare app that’s going to save you money, time, and potentially a lot of pain too! Dental 99 is a whole new way of looking at dentistry – one that is almost entirely from a patient’s point of view. We have designed Dental 99 to deliver convenience, value, transparent pricing, and great dental care. Using the app is simple: 1. Select your treatment. We offer three general dental treatments: - Checkup & Clean - Filling - Toothache management (this is the one for you if one or more of your teeth is bothering you and the source of pain hasn't been diagnosed yet) We also offer both in-clinic and take home whitening options, as well as a range of consultations with our Treatment Coordinators for common major dental treatments such as crowns, implants, and wisdom tooth extractions. 2. Use the app to find a time & clinic that suits you. For parents booking in kids, we'll claim the Medicare allowance for eligible kids on your behalf. And at our low prices, it's unlikely there'll be a gap payment. 3. Arrive for your appointment and be looked after by one of our qualified clinicians. 4. Your before/after photos, X-Rays, clinical notes, prescribed treatments, and aftercare notes will all be available in your app within a few minutes of your appointment finishing. 5. Depending on your appointment's treatments, we'll send you daily post appointment aftercare advice to help you understand the recovery process and recover more quickly. We currently have several clinics in Sydney (NSW), Melbourne (VIC), and Brisbane (QLD). We’re constantly working to open new clinics so that we can make our affordable, high quality dental care available to more communities around Australia. If there isn’t a Dental 99 clinic in your area yet, please use the contact form on our website (https://dental99.com.au/) to let us know where you’d like us to open our next clinic! It’s never too late to look after your teeth, so what are you waiting for? Download the app and your mouth will thank you. But in case you need more reasons to download Dental 99 now, read on… - 40% of Australians avoid the dentist because of the cost - 33% of Australians don’t go to the dentist at all (that’s not good; bad teeth can be linked to all sorts of serious health problems) - 90% of Australians have some form of tooth decay (ouch! - see the previous point) Convinced of the value of Dental 99? Good, we hoped you would be!

Screenshots

HotDoc4 screens
Dental 994 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HotDoc at 4.3 against Dental 99's 1.0. HotDoc also leads on ratings volume (25 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HotDoc holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HotDoc has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of HotDoc's written reviews are positive against 80% of Dental 99's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HotDoc ships an update every 2 weeks, Dental 99 monthly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HotDoc versus Dental 99: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHotDocDental 99
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (25 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews — better80.2% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB59 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHotDocDental 99 Pty Limited

Customer experience

HotDoc

All ratings25 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews844 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative10.7%

Dental 99

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.8%

User reviews

HotDoc

From 25 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to book appointments
  • 👍 Convenient and user-friendly
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 📆 Appointment reminders and calendar integration
  • 🔍 Ability to search for and choose doctors

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
  • 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
  • 💳 Payment issues and unexpected fees
  • 🕰️ Inaccurate availability information
  • 🔄 Difficulty cancelling or rescheduling appointments

Dental 99

From 3 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💰 Affordable fixed pricing at $99
  • 👍 Easy-to-use mobile app
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient service
  • 😊 Professional and friendly staff
  • 🏥 Modern, clean clinic facilities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and won't open
  • ⌨️ Keyboard not appearing on login screen
  • 📱 Incompatible with older iOS versions
  • ⏰ Limited appointment availability
  • 💳 Payment processing issues

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

Dental 99

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Keyboard not displaying on unique code entry screen
  • App crashes immediately after opening
  • App incompatible with iOS versions below 14.3
  • App crashes on iPhone 6 and older devices
  • Payment failed error with Afterpay
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  • Afterpay integration not working
  • App quits on startup after update
  • Login screen freezes preventing code entry

Requested features

8 requests
  • Expand to Perth location
  • MacBook/desktop web access
  • Collapsible aftercare notifications
  • Phone number for customer support
  • Refund option instead of credit only
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  • Support for older iPhone models
  • Improved appointment availability
  • Better payment method options

In-app purchases

None

HotDoc

No in-app purchases

None

Dental 99

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HotDoc free?
HotDoc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dental 99 free?
Dental 99 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HotDoc or Dental 99?
HotDoc is rated higher. HotDoc averages 4.3 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Dental 99 averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do HotDoc or Dental 99 have ads?
Neither HotDoc nor Dental 99 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HotDoc or Dental 99?
HotDoc ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dental 99 monthly. Most recently, HotDoc was updated on October 26, 2026 and Dental 99 on October 26, 2026.

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