Excellus BCBS vs Project LeanNation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Excellus BCBS
Access your health plan information anytime, anywhere. View and order member cards, track deductibles and spending, check coverage, and find healthcare providers. Go paperless and manage your claims easily.
- View and order member cards
- Track deductibles and out-of-pocket spending
- Check coverage details
- Find doctors, urgent care, and hospitals
- Go paperless
- View and filter claims
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Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is a nonprofit independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. All rights reserved. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield members can use our app to log in and access health plan information on-the-go. You will have instant and convenient access to: - View and Order Member Card(s) - Track Deductibles and Out-of-Pocket Spending* - Check Coverage - Find a Doctor, Urgent Care or Hospital - Go Paperless - View and Filter Claims *Please note that spending charts are only applicable for High Deductible health plan members.
Project LeanNation
Easily order healthy, prepared meals, shakes, and supplements for local pickup. Access personalized nutrition coaching, track your progress, and earn rewards with every purchase. Achieve your health and fitness goals with convenient, expert-guided support.
- Order healthy prepared meals for pickup
- Customize meal orders
- Personalized 1-on-1 nutrition coaching
- Progress tracking and accountability
- Shop protein shakes and supplements
- Earn loyalty rewards
- Locate nearby stores
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Your local home for healthy, goal-driven nutrition. Ordering your meals, shakes, and supplements is easier than ever with the Project LeanNation app, where local convenience meets personal transformation. Order Ahead & Pick Up Local: Grab & go healthy prepared meals designed to fit your goals and schedule. Browse your local store menu, customize your order, and pick up in minutes. Join PLN+ for Personalized Coaching: Unlock 1-on-1 coaching, progress tracking, and accountability from real nutrition experts. Your goals, your plan, your coach — all in one app. Shop Snacks, Shakes & Supplements: Fuel your routine with protein shakes, healthy snacks, and performance supplements available for pickup in-store. Earn Rewards as You Go: Join our loyalty program to earn points with every purchase. Redeem rewards on meals, shakes, and PLN+ benefits that keep you on track. Track Progress. Stay Motivated: Log check-ins, set goals, and celebrate milestones with your PLN+ coach. Your results are always within reach — and in your pocket. Find a Store Near You: Locate your nearest Project LeanNation, view hours, and order ahead for fast local pickup. Download the Project LeanNation app today — your path to better health, simplified.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Project LeanNation at 82% against Excellus BCBS's 14%. Project LeanNation also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Excellus BCBS's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 402). On price, ads 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.
Project LeanNation holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 402 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Excellus BCBS's written reviews are positive against 82% of Project LeanNation's.
Excellus BCBS ships an update monthly, Project LeanNation fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Excellus BCBS | Project LeanNation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.8K ratings) | 4.9 (402 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 402 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Excellus Health Plan, Inc. | Project LeanNation Franchising Inc. |
Customer experience
Excellus BCBS
Project LeanNation
Bugs and requests
Excellus BCBS
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login verification code not received
- Member card information not loading
- Keyboard blocking UI elements
- Incompatibility with newer devices
Requested features
3 requests- Itemized billing information
- Improved dental coverage visibility
- Seamless login and account management
Project LeanNation
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Excellus BCBS
No in-app purchases
Project LeanNation
No in-app purchases
Questions
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