Comparison

HDL vs DocuMD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HDL

This app allows users to capture images of documents using their mobile device's camera. It then enables these images to be sent over the internet to a central repository for clinical documentation.

Highlights
  • Image capture via mobile camera
  • Send documents over the internet
  • Central repository integration
  • Clinical documentation support
Features
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HDL (Hospital Document Loader) is an application to capture images of documents using the camera of a mobile device and enables sent over the Internet to a central repository from the same unit for clinical documentation.

About

DocuMD

Features
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DocuMD is an AI-powered medical scribe designed to simplify documentation for busy healthcare professionals. • Record & Transcribe: Securely capture patient visits and convert them into structured clinical notes in seconds. • Organize Patient Data: Manage SOAP, H&P, progress, and custom templates in one intuitive dashboard. • Boost Productivity: Reduce paperwork, save time, and focus on patient care. • Secure & Compliant: HIPAA-friendly workflows ensure sensitive data remains protected. • Customizable Templates: Quickly adapt notes for different specialties and streamline follow-ups. DocuMD takes the hassle out of charting so you can spend more time where it matters—helping your patients. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Additional terms: https://documd.com/terms

Screenshots

HDL4 screens
DocuMD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HDL at none against DocuMD's 1. HDL also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DocuMD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $89.99 per month. HDL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HDL ships an update every 6 weeks, DocuMD every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
HDL versus DocuMD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHDLDocuMD
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB30 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperASSERTUS INC.DocuMD

In-app purchases

None

HDL

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DocuMD

Subscriptions1
  • DocuMD Premium Monthly7 Days trial$89.991 Month

Questions

Is HDL free?
HDL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DocuMD free?
DocuMD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HDL or DocuMD have ads?
Neither HDL nor DocuMD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HDL or DocuMD?
HDL ships an update every 6 weeks, and DocuMD every 10 months. Most recently, HDL was updated on October 24, 2026 and DocuMD on October 19, 2026.

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