# Alike Health: Healthcare Space — user reviews > 44 indexed App Store user reviews of Alike Health by ALIKE LTD, rated 4.72/5 from 1,182 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alike-health-healthcare-space/id1534418047/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alike-health-healthcare-space/id1534418047.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 978 · 4★ 122 · 3★ 57 · 2★ 9 · 1★ 16 ## What do users think of Alike Health? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - ❤️ Helpful for connecting with others with similar conditions - 🤝 Supportive and understanding community - 🔒 Respect for user privacy - 📚 Informative and educational - 🌟 Great concept and execution **Cons** - 🚫 Lack of moderation leading to inappropriate content - 🤖 Outdated and offensive medical terminology - 🔍 Difficulty finding and connecting with relevant users - 🔧 Technical issues with profile updates and notifications **Commonly reported bugs** - Unable to update profile - Disappearing text when typing comments/posts - Inconsistent notification behavior **Most requested features** - Add ability to reply directly to comments - Implement block/report functions for problematic users - Expand condition options and improve medical terminology - Add journaling and bookmarking features - Improve search and filtering capabilities ## Newest reviews (14 of 44) ### 4/5 — Please. One tweak *2022-11-24, version 1.11.1* Please increase notification settings! Don’t send me a notification when someone also comments on a post I commented on. I prefer to only be notified about my own posts and comments. My notification drawer is filled with comments that aren’t replies to my content at all, and it get frustrating. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback, we removed this type of notificaiton. ### 3/5 — Improvement *2022-07-26, version 1.6.1* This app would be better if we could add friends and make group chats. ### 3/5 — App Issues *2022-05-13, version 1.3.3* I like the app and the people, the anonymity is very nice, but there is a significant problem I have when typing a comment or post. It affects the functionality of the app and tends to frustrate me when trying to post any form of content. Half the time when I am typing a comment or post, the text will disappear under the screen keyboard and I can’t see a word I’m typing. I like to be able to read over what I’m saying before I post to check for errors, but I can’t do that on this app. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your feedback! Sounds like the problem you're having is a result of a bug. Please send us an email at hello@alike.health, so we can resolve the issue you are having. ### 5/5 — An Oasis *2022-05-01, version 1.3.2* I’m surprised there are so many active users. The app is executed well and is easy to use. You can tell that you’re speaking to people who ACTUALLY get what you are going through. ### 3/5 — Please add block/report functions. *2022-04-16, version 1.3.1* While the app has been mostly nice with a lot of helpful/kind people, there is one problematic user that is spamming the ASD discussions (and possibly others) with hateful messages. People should be able to block and report hateful users, in addition to simply reporting individual messages. It is exhausting to view hateful users on a gentle app when there is no block function. **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that you have encountered a problematic user on our app. Please know that our moderation team takes the safety and well-being of all users very seriously, and any form of hate speech or spamming is strictly against our community guidelines. If you come across any off-topic or harmful content, you can report it through the report menu on every post or reply to our moderation team for review. We appreciate your help in keeping our app a positive and respectful environment for all users. We hope that you will continue to enjoy using our app and find it a helpful resource. Thank you for being a part of our community! ### 5/5 — Wont let me finish my profile *2022-04-11, version 1.3.0* When I go to add a topic I relate to (personally I think you should add hobbies as well as health issues but oh well), It gives me an error message saying “We are unable to update your profile. Lets try again”, but it still doesn’t work no matter how much I try. It’s probably a good app but I just cant get it to work **Developer response:** Thanks, Krumbolor, for your 5 stars rating and sorry for your experience with the profile. Please write us at hello@alike.health and we will make sure to sort it out. ### 5/5 — Absolutely Amazing *2022-03-31, version 1.1.2* I recently developed a particular type of cyst that nobody I know has ever heard of before, and I was just feeling lost about what to do. Then I saw the ad for this app. Absolutely amazing, what a wonderful way to help people with certain conditions connect with one another! **Developer response:** Thanks, Crystaline Icee, for expressing your gratitude and good experience. We do understand that it can be incredibly frustrating and isolating when you're dealing with a health condition that nobody around you seems to understand, but finding a community of people who are facing similar challenges can be a game-changer. So happy that you have found your community at Alike! ### 5/5 — <3 *2022-03-31, version 1.1.2* i’ve been here for such a short amount of time, but it feels so safe and welcoming knowing there’s so many people just like me, and that im not alone. i can tell im gonna like this place a lot. ### 4/5 — Really good *2022-03-28, version 1.1.1* Mi love the app but I wish more people were on it!!!!! ### 5/5 — Perfect 💕 *2022-03-24, version 1.1.0* The perfect support group for you! ### 5/5 — I love it *2022-03-24, version 1.1.0* You are able to talk and connect to people who are going through similar things that you’re going through and it helps you realize that you’re not alone in your struggles! **Developer response:** Thanks, Carolynbiggar! We're working all the time to provide you with the support and resources you need. You're not alone! ### 5/5 — Fantastic *chef’s kiss*🤌🏻 *2022-03-22, version 1.1.0* This app is a wonderful, authentic, informative, and anonymous resource for people looking to connect with other people going through the same thing. I haven’t seen anything like it before it is truly groundbreaking and it has been incredibly helpful so far! **Developer response:** Bugga18, that's great to hear! tThanks so much! ### 5/5 — Respect for User Privacy *2022-03-20, version 1.0.86* Thank you for enabling account deletion right on the app. Much respect. ### 4/5 — Cool app *2022-03-17, version 1.0.86* Great concept, executed well, however the usage of eyes in the visuals is creepy. I hope those images didn't make some people change their mind on having the app. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — if I could give it zero I would *2023-01-14* This app is predatory to disabilities and long term illnesses and yes the premise is okay but this kind of environment (befriending someone by seeing their conditions and medications) and basing your decision off that is just plain wrong. Also they reached out to a large tiktok creator saying they’d pay them in ‘exposure’ and specified they’d have to talk about their trauma and recruit others to be ambassadors for this stupid app! stay clear of this, find friendships and community in your own time and way this app will drag you into a spiral of wanting to be the ‘sickest’ and that isn’t what anyone needs. **Developer response:** Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. While we understand that not everyone may find our community suitable, many have found it beneficial, with over 100k members to date. Wishing you success on your health journey. ### 1/5 — Can’t get email code *2022-11-22, version 1.11.1* Can’t even try the app because it claims my emails don’t exist and won’t send the code to them ### 1/5 — Toxic *2022-08-07, version 1.7.0* Toxic community of people giving each other condescending, unsolicited advice with little regard for the consequences of their actions on the other person’s mental health. Sounds nice in theory but in practice creates self perpetuating echo chambers of illness. Get a therapist or find a free counselor online, and avoid this app like the plague. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work, waste of time *2022-05-10, version 1.3.3* It makes you search for your “condition” only, not symptoms. Then I just pick any random condition to move on and it says “just a moment” and sits there spinning for over ten minutes. I even restarted the app and same thing. ### 1/5 — Won’t let you list your actual things *2021-12-30, version 1.0.67* Changes your info to fit what they want it to be not what it is. ### 1/5 — bad *2021-12-30, version 1.0.67* can't even use the app. keeps giving me a notification that says its "unable to update [my] profile." 😒 ### 1/5 — Didn't even have my condition? *2021-12-20, version 1.0.65* It's not even a rare condition, but they didn't have it. Nothing related to it either. And when it doesn't have what you're looking for, you type in the name of your condition and send it in for them to add and they'll notify you. Only problem is - if my condition didn't exist in your app before, that means nobody else on the app is there to talk about that condition. Therefore, i'd be the only person on the app with the condition and nobody to talk to. I had high hopes for this app, but it seems it has fallen in line with the rest of these health apps by overlooking health issues only relevant to women/AFAB people because conditions that can happen to men as well get more documentation. ### 2/5 — SO much creepy content *2022-05-04, version 1.3.3* I really thought I’d enjoy this app but I just kept seeing posts of people asking creepy things. A lot of asking to hookup, asking invasive s*xual questions, and creepy people. It also seems to be more of a “get things off your chest and leave” type of community than one where you can have conversations and connect. I never was able to successfully have any conversations on the app. The worst part is that it’s really hard to narrow it down by the topics you want to see. It puts ALL of your medical conditions together in the same feed, so if you struggle with something generic like anxiety, the majority of the people you talk to will only share that condition and none of your others. It needs to be smarter about how it pairs people, and they desperately need a content filter and moderators. I really feel creeped out that I ever shared my data with this app. 😭 **Developer response:** Thank you for your important feedback, we are constantly improving our user's experience, and we will keep this in mind. We are sorry to hear you've experienced users sending inappropriate messages, and we encourage reporting this kind of poor behavior. ### 2/5 — Extremely outdated and offensive medical terms *2022-03-22, version 1.1.0* I downloaded this app with the hopes to find more people with the same health issues as me. When I linked my MyChart to have my medical details imported, I was absolutely appalled to see the amount of outdated and downright offensive medical terms that came up in place of my medical conditions. “Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome” replaced my “Intrinsic Atopic Dermatitis” diagnosis, which quite literally means eczema from no allergic reaction. Many of my diagnosis were worded wrong, and about half of them were missing. The one that really got me though, was a diagnosis of “Trans-sexualism” that replaced my “Gender Dysphoria in Adult” diagnosis. Transsexual is a slur used to demean transgender people, and is a severely incorrect and offensive term. Not only that, but it’s also medically incorrect. Absolutely disgusted. Deleted the app immediately. **Developer response:** Alike is composed of individuals who share similar medical conditions. To provide a detailed experience, we categorize similar conditions where we believe it would be of interest for people to connect and discuss their experiences. Our medical team is available to address your concerns and continuously add new medical terms to the app to make it as comprehensive as possible. ### 2/5 — I did love this app *2022-03-11, version 1.0.85* I even wrote a review titled I love this app. Don’t know if this review and make it up on the reviews. There is absolutely no way to respond directly to people. You think you are. The reason why I say this is because I post something and then get notifications that people have replied yet there’s no way to find my original post. This bothers me. What else bothers me is there’s no way to directly reply to somebody on a post. It creates a lot of confusion when you think you’re replying directly to somebody but actually it goes via message to them. I experience this myself and that’s how I know. Because I get direct messages from people and I have no idea what they’re replying to. There’s no way to change my profile name. There’s no way to change my profile color sticker. I have so much hope for this app yet nothing developer wise is making this better. Also there’s no way to let the other person know that you’re Answering them or communicating with them. Meaning, you can’t mention their name, you can’t tag it.. I have no idea if somebody has replied back to me unless I go through all of my history. **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback and would like to address some of your concerns. We are constantly working to improve the app and recently added new features such as a special menu to view your posts, the ability to reply to replies, and personal messaging between members. We apologize for any confusion you may have experienced with replying directly to posts and direct messages. Our team is looking into ways to make these features more intuitive and user-friendly. Additionally, we will take your suggestions regarding profile customization and the ability to mention or tag others into consideration for future updates. Thank you again for your feedback and we hope you will continue to use and enjoy the app. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — 10/10 *2023-01-29* In the first day of using this app I’ve connected with someone who deals with the same condition as me and for the first time since being diagnosed, I don’t feel so alone. Thank you to the creators of this app, what a wonderful thing you have created ❤️ ### 5/5 — Great way to connect anonymously with others going through the same struggles *2023-01-25, version 1.12.4* I found Alike by accident and am I glad I did! I’ve been able to connect with other people dealing with the same conditions I have as well as review the treatments I’ve tried. I can speak candidly here, as I’m anonymous so no worries about who might read my very honest posts. I’ve been able to gather a community of people like me who really understand what having chronic conditions is like. I highly recommend this app for others who are looking for a tool that will help them feel connected and provide support and advice. **Developer response:** Thank you, Braeburn Girl, for sharing your positive experience with Alike. It's wonderful to hear that you've been able to find support and understanding through the app, and that you feel comfortable sharing your experiences with others in a safe and anonymous environment. I'm glad the app has been helpful for you and I hope it continues to provide the support and resources you need. ### 5/5 — What a hidden gem! *2023-01-20, version 1.12.4* This app is a really good place to find people who are experiencing the same health issues as you. Everyone is so kind and supportive here. It’s also a great place to gain perspective on life and how many people are in the same situation. The Alike Devs team is always trying to come up with better ways to improve the app. They are great at asking Alike users input on ways to improve. I’m an Alike user and as a member of this community we welcome all walks of life. 🫶🏽 **Developer response:** Thanks, kratomeater, for sharing this and for highlighting the supportive and inclusive community within the app. It's great to have you as our advocate! We're so glad that you feel welcomed as a member of the community. Thank you for your kind words and for spreading the word about this valuable resource. ### 5/5 — Great 🤩 *2022-12-30* ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I don’t normally rate apps, this particular one has been a lifesaver, I can finally relate and have things in common with different people that suffer with conditions the same as myself. It’s been great talking about it and knowing your not on your own. Thank you . ### 5/5 — Very Organized and Inclusive *2022-10-20, version 1.10.1* The app is very organized and I feel safe with the anonymous thing. You can’t even post your own picture for your profile. Which helps with my trust issues of people. And it is a very organized design and looks quite positive. And everyone seems to stay on topic. Which I think helps organize the thoughts better. **Developer response:** Thanks, LisaMichelle90. We're so happy you find the app well-designed and one that provides a positive and secure environment for users to connect and share their experiences. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and appreciation for the app! ### 5/5 — IT HELPS SO MUCH *2022-09-06, version 1.7.4* I came across this app on Instagram and honestly I was desperate for anything to make me feel better. It’s nice because sometimes just anonymously venting is good in it self but knowing I’m not alone helps a lot and it feels really good to help others with there stuggles, it really feels like we’re recovering together. I haven’t had any negative interactions everyone is so understanding and nice and there really is no judgement at all. I can speak about things I normally wouldn’t and people make me feel much better about it. There’s not a lot of opinions mostly just other people sharing tips and there experiences which I think is SO IMPORTANT!!! It is really inclusive and I 10/10 recommended **Developer response:** EverydayEvie, it's great to hear that you're finding comfort in connecting with others who are facing similar struggles through the app. We're extremely happy that you find everyone as kind, understanding, and non-judgmental. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for recommending Alike to others. ### 5/5 — Very helpful *2022-06-04, version 1.5.0* This app is great ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2022-05-21, version 1.3.4* I got a big trouble and could not find the way to find out what is disease which I got? By this app, Im taking with a person who has symptoms like me and then I can figure out what is my disease. This app saved my life! Thanks God **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your feedback! We are happy to hear about the impact it's had on your life. ### 5/5 — Alike is the best *2022-05-11, version 1.3.3* I love Alike. You fill out your profile with the conditions you're diagnosed with. Then what happens is the match making system puts together alike matches. You can post but your post goes to only the people the match making system calculates. If you click on a condition you can see how many people have your condition. But it shows up as a list of people. You can also scroll through posts on a specific condition. Its so cool. Download the app now. You won't regret it. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your feedback! ### 5/5 — I love this site… *2022-05-09, version 1.3.3* ….BUT The moment I start seeing ads, I’m “outta here” --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*