PncCamera vs DocUpdate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PncCamera
This app allows healthcare providers at student health services using the Point and Click Solutions Electronic Health Record to securely take and upload clinical photographs. These images are then integrated into patient medical records within the OpenChart system.
- Clinical photograph capture
- Secure upload to OpenChart
- Patient medical record integration
- Designed for student health services
- Connects to Point and Click Solutions System
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***This app is for any provider at a student health service currently using the Point and Click Solutions Electronic Health Record.*** PncCamera is the easiest way to take clinical photographs and upload them to OpenChart, where they become part of your patient’s medical record. PncCamera is simple and secure. Your IT staff can help you connect PncCamera to your Point and Click Solutions System today.
DocUpdate
This app provides busy clinicians with mobile-first tools to streamline their workflow. It offers free e-prescribing to numerous pharmacies, patient communication features including a medical translator, and access to a concierge service for pharmaceutical company interactions.
- Free e-prescribing to 65,000+ pharmacies
- DocUpdate Concierge for sample requests
- Medical translator in 20+ languages
- Patient communication tools
- Mobile-first tools for busy clinicians
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DocUpdate is a free e-prescribing app building mobile-first tools for today's busy clinicians. We help physicians, nurse practitioners, and PAs get more done in less time. From e-prescribing and patient communication, to connecting with reps and manufacturers, our tools are designed for real-world workflows, whether you're in the clinic, rounding, or on the go. What you can do with DocUpdate: • E-prescribe to 65,000+ pharmacies nationwide. 100% free. • Access DocUpdate Concierge, your assistant for requesting samples, rep visits, and other support directly from pharmaceutical companies. • Communicate clearly with patients using our medical translator in 20+ languages Download DocUpdate now to access all these features and more right from your phone!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DocUpdate at 61% against PncCamera's 0%. DocUpdate also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). PncCamera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DocUpdate holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DocUpdate has 2.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PncCamera's written reviews are positive against 61% of DocUpdate's.
PncCamera ships an update every 2 months, DocUpdate every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PncCamera | DocUpdate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.8 (2.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 60.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #208 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Point and Click Solutions, Inc. | Docupdate |
Customer experience
PncCamera
DocUpdate
Bugs and requests
PncCamera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
DocUpdate
Reported bugs
4 issues- Registration process fails for some users
- Prescriptions not reaching pharmacies as expected
- Inability to prescribe to certain pharmacies or areas
- App crashes or freezes during use
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to customize prescription quantities
- Support for veterinarians and other non-physician prescribers
- Improved pharmacy search functionality
- Prescription database/formulary integration
- Ability to document prescription notes
In-app purchases
PncCamera
No in-app purchases
DocUpdate
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PncCamera free?
Is DocUpdate free?
Which has better reviews, PncCamera or DocUpdate?
Do PncCamera or DocUpdate have ads?
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