Comparison

HelpMD vs Swish Works

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HelpMD

Features
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With HelpMD, getting better just got easier! You can skip the waiting room and talk with a licensed physician when it’s convenient for you! Request a consultation with a doctor from your tablet or phone and be connected with a physician in less time than it takes to go to an urgent care center or the emergency room. You can speak with a doctor, receive a personalized treatment plan and get a prescription (if needed) with no consultation fee! This app allows HelpMD members to: - Access licensed physicians from virtually anywhere you are - Obtain prescriptions when medically necessary - Save up to 95% on your prescriptions through Blink Health - Find a nearby pharmacy Common conditions treated with HelpMD over the phone: - Allergies, Sinus Infections, - Bronchitis, Asthma, Respiratory Infections - Cold/Flu, Fever, Sore Throat - Constipation, Diarrhea, Nausea - Conjunctivitis or “Pink Eye” - Insect Bites, Rashes, Skin Inflammations - Sprains and Strains - Urinary Tract Infections - Joint Aches & Pains, Gout - Medication refills, short-term prescriptions, travel medications - Many other non-emergency conditions How do I get HelpMD? HelpMD telemedicine is either provided through your employer or you can purchase a yearly telehealth membership that covers you and your family with no consultation fee at www.helpmd.com

About

Swish Works

Manage your fitness journey with this app. Book classes, join waitlists, purchase packages, and check your membership status. Stay updated on the latest offerings from your device.

Highlights
  • Book classes
  • Manage reservations
  • Waitlist functionality
  • Purchase class packages
  • Check profile and membership
  • View latest products and services
Features
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Download the Swish Works app to easily book classes and manage your fitness experience - anytime, anywhere. Make a reservation, get added to a wait list, purchase class packages, check your profile and membership status, keep up to date with the latest products and services, and more – all from your device. Visit www.swishworks.net to learn more.

Screenshots

HelpMD4 screens
Swish Works4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HelpMD at every 3 weeks against Swish Works's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HelpMD ships an update every 3 weeks, Swish Works every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
HelpMD versus Swish Works: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelpMDSwish Works
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTablefor4 LLCSwish Limited Liability Company

In-app purchases

None

HelpMD

No in-app purchases

None

Swish Works

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HelpMD free?
HelpMD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swish Works free?
Swish Works is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HelpMD or Swish Works have ads?
Neither HelpMD nor Swish Works shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HelpMD or Swish Works?
HelpMD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Swish Works every 8 months. Most recently, HelpMD was updated on October 29, 2026 and Swish Works on October 24, 2026.

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