# FP Notebook vs athenaText

The clearest difference is rating: FP Notebook at 4.8 against athenaText's 3.9. FP Notebook also leads on chart position (#61 vs unranked) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 377). athenaText's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (76% vs 58%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FP Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. athenaText asks for nothing beyond the download.

FP Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FP Notebook has 3.3K ratings behind it against 377, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of FP Notebook's written reviews are positive against 76% of athenaText's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FP Notebook ships an update every 2 months, athenaText every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FP Notebook | athenaText |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fp-notebook/id835973313/reviews)** | [3.9 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athenatext/id912505086/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 377 |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | **75.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 134 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.3** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Atmosphere Apps, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/334077424) | [athenahealth](https://appshunter.io/developer/535158438) |

## What reviewers say

### FP Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fp-notebook/id835973313)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

A comprehensive medical reference for primary care and emergency clinicians, offering rapid access to over 6100 interlinked topic pages. Content is updated monthly through literature reviews and conferences, providing up-to-date information for medical professionals.

**Highlights:** Rapid access medical reference, Over 6100 interlinked topic pages, Content updated monthly, 31 specialty books, 700+ chapters, Point-of-care tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Sub | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent, comprehensive medical reference
- ⚡️ Efficient, concise, and easy to use
- 🧠 Invaluable for medical students, residents, and practitioners
- 🤝 Highly recommended by users
- 🕰️ Frequently used and relied upon for years

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model frustrates some users who previously had free access
- 🐞 Occasional app freezing or crashing issues reported
- 🔍 Built-in search function could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing on certain devices
- Subscription issues or unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn continuing education credits through the app
- Improved search functionality


### athenaText

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athenatext/id912505086)

A secure, HIPAA-compliant text messaging service for healthcare providers to collaborate, consult, and share information instantly. Communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues and a network of HCPs nationwide.

**Highlights:** HIPAA-compliant messaging, Instant collaboration, Share texts and images, Consult with peers nationwide, Integrated drug information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient communication
- 🔒 HIPAA compliant
- 👍 User-friendly
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go use
- 👍 Streamlined with Athena EMR

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent notifications
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Login and sync issues
- 🐛 Delayed message loading
- 🐛 Limited functionality compared to web version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on login or when switching between screens
- Notifications not working or delayed
- Sync issues causing loss of messages
- Inability to log in or access the app after updates
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Snooze or do-not-disturb functionality
- Ability to dictate notes and sign off on charts
- Mass delete/management of message threads
- Improved push notifications and alerts
- Android app support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FP Notebook free?

FP Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is athenaText free?

athenaText is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FP Notebook or athenaText?

FP Notebook is rated higher. FP Notebook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while athenaText averages 3.9 from 377 ratings.

### Do FP Notebook or athenaText have ads?

Neither FP Notebook nor athenaText shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FP Notebook or athenaText?

FP Notebook ships an update every 2 months, and athenaText every 4 weeks. Most recently, FP Notebook was updated on September 23, 2026 and athenaText on August 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*