Comparison

HotDoc vs EasyVisit

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

EasyVisit

Connect with healthcare practitioners across Australia to book appointments, request prescriptions, and manage medical certificates. Streamline your healthcare experience with on-demand doctor access and convenient mobile payments.

Highlights
  • Book, change, and cancel appointments
  • Book appointments for others
  • Request repeat prescriptions
  • Request medical certificates
  • Mobile payments for services
  • Connect with Australian healthcare providers
Features
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See your GP, easily! EasyVisit helps patients connect with their Doctors across Australia and takes the hassle out of healthcare. EasyVisit connects millions of Australians to thousands of healthcare practitioners nationwide and is the booking platform for: • Practices within IPN Medical Centres • Australian Skin Cancer Clinics • Medical centres within Sonic HealthPlus Features: • Get your doctor on demand. Make, change, cancel and review appointments in a couple of clicks; you can book for other people too! • Request repeat prescriptions, repeat referrals and medical certificates with your doctor and pay for it on your mobile device then choose from a selection of delivery methods.

Screenshots

HotDoc4 screens
EasyVisit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HotDoc at 87% against EasyVisit's 13%. HotDoc also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HotDoc has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of HotDoc's written reviews are positive against 13% of EasyVisit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HotDoc ships an update every 3 weeks, EasyVisit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HotDoc versus EasyVisit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHotDocEasyVisit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (24 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better12.9% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB30 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHotDocSonic Healthcare Limited

Customer experience

HotDoc

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

EasyVisit

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive12.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative83.3%

User reviews

HotDoc

From 24 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

EasyVisit

From 2 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and convenient booking after hours
  • 📧 Automatic email confirmations and reminders
  • 👍 Simple appointment selection interface
  • 📱 Calendar integration capability
  • ⭐ Saves time compared to phone calls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App frequently crashes and freezes
  • 📱 iPad rendering issues with oversized fonts
  • 🔐 Login and authentication problems
  • ❌ Appointments don't sync or appear in app
  • ⚠️ Unreliable booking confirmation

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

EasyVisit

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App freezes on startup with purple/blank screen
  • Login authentication fails repeatedly
  • Password reset emails not received
  • Booked appointments don't appear in appointments list
  • Date of birth field non-functional
Show 12 more
  • Phone number validation rejects correct numbers
  • Search for medical centers returns no results
  • Oversized interface elements on iPad since October 2025 update
  • App crashes on iOS 18.1.1
  • Endless login loop
  • Blank frozen screens on app opening
  • Buttons and search boxes unresponsive
  • Session expires unexpectedly
  • Calendar permission errors despite granted permissions
  • Appointment slots show available but fail to book
  • Multiple duplicate bookings created
  • App incompatible with iPhone 12/13 Mini screens

Requested features

10 requests
  • Ability to add appointment notes/reasons for visit
  • Cancel or modify appointments within 24 hours
  • View multiple doctors and days simultaneously
  • Family member profiles to avoid re-entering details
  • Appointment cancellation notifications
Show 5 more
  • Prescription history and management
  • Improved calendar integration with ICS file downloads
  • Better support for accessibility/screen readers
  • Multi-clinic support in single profile
  • SMS code confirmation reduction

In-app purchases

None

HotDoc

No in-app purchases

None

EasyVisit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HotDoc free?
HotDoc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EasyVisit free?
EasyVisit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HotDoc or EasyVisit?
HotDoc is rated higher. HotDoc averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while EasyVisit averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do HotDoc or EasyVisit have ads?
Neither HotDoc nor EasyVisit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HotDoc or EasyVisit?
HotDoc ships an update every 3 weeks, and EasyVisit every 2 months. Most recently, HotDoc was updated on September 27, 2026 and EasyVisit on September 26, 2026.

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