# APPatient vs myPrivia

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myPrivia at 41% against APPatient's 9%. myPrivia also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). APPatient's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.8) and chart position (#29 vs #141). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

APPatient holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23K and 9.8K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 9% of APPatient's written reviews are positive against 41% of myPrivia's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

APPatient ships an update every 3 months, myPrivia every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | APPatient | myPrivia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appatient/id1036175909/reviews)** | [3.8 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myprivia/id1364708257/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 9.8K |
| Positive reviews | 8.8% of reviews | **41.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | #141 |
| Size | 159 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Modernizing Medicine, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/387022758) | [Privia Health LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364708256) |

## What reviewers say

### APPatient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appatient/id1036175909)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

This app connects patients with their healthcare providers, offering features like telehealth, medical record access, and prescription refill requests. It streamlines communication and allows for convenient access to health information for both patients and practices.

**Highlights:** Telehealth access, Medical record viewing, Prescription refill requests, Secure communication with healthcare team, Online check-in for practices, Access lab and test results

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Straightforward functionality
- 🚀 Seamless integration with doctor's office
- 💡 Useful features like viewing appointments and medical history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login and password reset issues
- 🔍 Confusing setup process
- 🤔 Lack of instructions and support
- 👨‍⚕️ Disconnect between app and doctor's office systems
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Password reset links don't work
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Overlapping UI elements block functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to add/update pharmacy information
- Option to upload insurance card images
- Improved password reset flow
- Better integration with Apple Health


### myPrivia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myprivia/id1364708257)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

Connect with your healthcare team and access personalized health content through a secure login. View upcoming appointments, manage prescriptions, and initiate virtual visits with ease.

**Highlights:** Secure patient login, Access care team, Personalized health content, View alerts and appointments, Check-in for appointments, Start virtual visits, Manage prescriptions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great communication
- 🚀 Easy to navigate
- 👍 User-friendly
- 👍 Helpful for accessing medical records

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Unreliable messaging and notifications
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
- 🐛 Difficult to access medical information
- 🔒 Privacy and security concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and password reset problems
- Inability to view past medical records
- Inconsistent display of test results and lab data
- Messaging functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete old messages
- Improved integration with Apple Health
- Streamlined navigation and user flow
- Better mobile optimization and responsiveness
- Enhanced security and privacy features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APPatient free?

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

### Is myPrivia free?

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

### Which has better reviews, APPatient or myPrivia?

APPatient is rated higher. APPatient averages 4.1 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while myPrivia averages 3.8 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do APPatient or myPrivia have ads?

Neither APPatient nor myPrivia shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, APPatient or myPrivia?

APPatient ships an update every 3 months, and myPrivia every 5 weeks. Most recently, APPatient was updated on October 24, 2026 and myPrivia on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, APPatient or myPrivia?

APPatient currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and myPrivia at #141. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*