DrChrono pioneered the iPad-based EMR category and continues to deliver one of the strongest mobile charting experiences available. Its customizable form builder gives practices exceptional flexibility to create workflows tailored to their specific specialty, and the open API makes it one of the most extensible platforms in the small practice segment. In our testing, the iPad app was responsive, intuitive, and genuinely functional for end-to-end clinical encounters. The areas where DrChrono loses ground include customer support, where user reviews consistently cite slow response times, and its desktop experience, which feels less refined than the mobile counterpart. Practices that prioritize mobile-first workflows and need deep customization will find DrChrono a compelling option, though those requiring top-tier support should weigh that factor carefully.
"The iPad app is fantastic and the custom forms are incredibly flexible. Support needs work."
"Great platform for our podiatry practice. The API lets us connect everything we need."
"DrChrono on iPad is genuinely good. I chart during the visit and leave on time every day."
Tech-forward small practices that rely heavily on iPad-based workflows and value deep customization options, particularly those in niche specialties that need highly tailored clinical forms.
See how DrChrono stacks up against other EMR systems in a side-by-side comparison.