Premera vs Donor Connection
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Premera
Access your health plan details, view claims, and find in-network providers. Manage your digital ID card, track deductibles, and review prescription information. This app is designed for individuals with employer-sponsored health coverage in Alaska and Washington State.
- View claims and payment details
- Access digital ID card
- Locate in-network providers
- Track deductible status
- Manage prescription information
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Keep your health plan info right in your pocket View your claims Access detailed claims information for you and your dependents from anywhere. Know when Premera receives a claim, when we pay it, and what the provider may bill you. Show your digital ID card Forgot your card? We’ve got you covered—right here on your phone. Show it, save it to your photo gallery, or send it to your doctor. Find care Locate nearby in-network doctors, hospitals, urgent care facilities, and more. Use the app to request an in-person medical appointment or to find virtual care included in your plan. Deductible met, or not yet? Don’t guess. Know how much you have left to pay each plan year before Premera starts paying for certain expenses. View your individual and family deductibles for medical and dental at any time. Prescriptions at a glance Use the Medicine Cabinet feature in the app to view a list of your prescriptions, including dosage and pharmacy information. Note: For 2026 plans, the Premera app supports only those who get coverage through their employer. The Premera app doesn’t currently support information for our Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement customers, or for those who bought an individual or family plan through Washington Healthplanfinder.org or HealthCare.gov. © 2026 Premera Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association serving businesses and residents of Alaska and Washington State, excluding Clark County. Premera Blue Cross HMO is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association serving businesses and residents of Washington State, excluding Clark County.
Donor Connection
Easily manage your blood donation journey on your mobile device. View upcoming and past appointments, track your rewards, and stay informed about local blood needs. Saving lives is now more convenient.
- View upcoming appointments
- Schedule new appointments
- View donor rewards
- Track donation history
- Stay updated on blood needs
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Blood Bank of Alaska’s Donor Connection allows you to instantly connect with your donor account on your mobile device. Saving lives just got easier with the new app. Use the app to view upcoming appointments, schedule new appointments, view donor rewards and track your history. Stay connected with the blood needs in Alaska and get instant updates today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Donor Connection at 3.7 against Premera's 1.8. Donor Connection also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Premera's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (389 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Donor Connection holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Premera has 389 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Premera ships an update every 2 weeks, Donor Connection every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Premera | Donor Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (389 ratings) | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 389 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Premera Blue Cross | Blood Bank of Alaska, Inc. |
Customer experience
Premera
Donor Connection
Bugs and requests
Premera
Reported bugs
3 issues- Constant login failures and account access problems
- Provider search feature not functioning properly
- App crashes and freezes on various user actions
Requested features
3 requests- Add Apple Wallet support for insurance card
- Improve provider search and directory accuracy
- Expand coverage to include Medicare and individual plans
Donor Connection
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Premera
No in-app purchases
Donor Connection
No in-app purchases
Questions
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