AskFirst (formerly Ask NHS) vs Med+ Symptom Intel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AskFirst (formerly Ask NHS)
This AI-powered symptom checker uses clinically validated medical intelligence to help you assess your condition. It provides insights into urgency, offers guidance on next steps, and supports informed healthcare decisions without replacing professional medical advice.
- AI symptom assessment
- Conversational symptom checking
- Urgency assessment
- Next step guidance
- Supports healthcare decisions
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Trusted AI symptom checker powered by clinically validated medical intelligence. What Ask First does - Helps you assess symptoms through a natural, conversational experience - Provides insight into the urgency of your condition - Offers clear guidance on next steps - Supports better healthcare decisions without replacing medical professionals When to use AskFirst: - Abdominal pain - Back pain - Cough - Cold or flu symptoms - Chest pain - Dizziness - Fever - Headache - Pregnant and vomiting - Rash - Sore throat - Urinary symptoms - General medical questions, "Should I go in for this or not?" Ask First is a symptom checker and guidance tool only. It does not replace professional medical advice. If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
Med+ Symptom Intel
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Med+ Symptom Intel is an AI-powered clinical intake and care coordination app designed to support licensed healthcare providers and simplify the patient experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: AskFirst (formerly Ask NHS) at 3 against Med+ Symptom Intel's —. AskFirst (formerly Ask NHS) also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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.
| Parameter | AskFirst (formerly Ask NHS) | Med+ Symptom Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (64 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 64 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sense.ly Corporation | SYNCORE ONLINE LLC |
Bugs and requests
AskFirst (formerly Ask NHS)
Reported bugs
16 issues- App crashes with 'Access Denied' popup
- Logs out unexpectedly mid-booking process
- Age calculation incorrect despite correct birthdate input
- Login credentials not recognized (NHS and Ask First)
- Forgot password link not sent
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- Postcode validation rejects valid postcodes
- Blank questions appear in symptom checker
- Microphone input not recognized
- App hangs and becomes unresponsive
- Appointment booking fails after multiple attempts
- Cannot change GP practice once linked
- Flu vaccine option missing from some app instances
- Virtual assistant misinterprets typed symptoms
- Glitches before completing booking process
- No record of appointment created despite confirmation
- Incompatibility with older iOS versions
Requested features
15 requests- Back button to navigate and correct mistakes
- Ability to save progress and return later
- Preview available appointments before answering all questions
- Support for multiple family members with same date of birth
- Better integration with NHS records and existing systems
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- Option to speak with human advisor when chatbot fails
- Unified NHS app combining all services
- Improved virtual assistant with better AI and natural conversation
- Review and edit answers before submission
- Better accessibility features for visually impaired users
- Ability to add more detail to symptoms and medical history
- Support for prescription refills and medication management
- Clearer indication of appointment availability upfront
- Single login for multiple family members
- Better support for women's health issues
Med+ Symptom Intel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AskFirst (formerly Ask NHS)
No in-app purchases
Med+ Symptom Intel
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is AskFirst (formerly Ask NHS) free?
Is Med+ Symptom Intel free?
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