Comparison

HotDoc vs My Osler

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

My Osler

Access thousands of educational modules, podcasts, quizzes, and articles for healthcare professionals and students. Includes accredited CPD Home for Australian doctors.

Highlights
  • Thousands of educational modules
  • Podcasts and quizzes
  • Articles and infographics
  • Procedure and scenario simulations
  • Accredited CPD Home for Australian Doctors
Features
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FREE Healthcare EDUCATION PLATFORM & CPD Home My Osler contains thousands of modules, podcasts, quizzes, articles, infographics, procedures and scenarios for doctors, nurses, paramedics & students. You can also access Osler's accredited CPD Home if you are an Australian Doctor.

Screenshots

HotDoc4 screens
My Osler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HotDoc at 4.3 against My Osler's 3.0. HotDoc also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 60%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 3.0. 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 60% of My Osler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HotDoc versus My Osler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHotDocMy Osler
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (25 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB45 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHotDocOsler Technology

Customer experience

HotDoc

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

My Osler

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

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

My Osler

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HotDoc

No in-app purchases

None

My Osler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HotDoc free?
HotDoc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Osler free?
My Osler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HotDoc or My Osler?
HotDoc is rated higher. HotDoc averages 4.3 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while My Osler averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do HotDoc or My Osler have ads?
Neither HotDoc nor My Osler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HotDoc or My Osler?
HotDoc ships an update every 2 weeks, and My Osler every 2 weeks. Most recently, HotDoc was updated on October 23, 2026 and My Osler on October 10, 2026.

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