Comparison

Providence vs CommonSpirit Health

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

Head to head
About

Providence

Access all your healthcare needs from a single platform. Manage appointments, view medical records, pay bills, and discover relevant health programs and resources. Connect with your care team and find new providers easily.

Highlights
  • Connect with care team
  • Book appointments
  • Access medical records
  • View and pay bills
  • Find providers
  • Virtual urgent care
  • Health reminders
Features
Currently charting
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Want to make it easier to take care of your health? With you, wherever you are.

Your one-stop shop for everything Providence—this modern app puts all your Providence services, programs, and resources at your fingertips—24/7, 365 days a year. Whether you need to get care, view your medical records, pay a bill, or learn about new programs & resources relevant to you. • Connect with your care team—book an appointment, view instructions, send a message. • Get immediate care—through an ExpressCare virtual visit or one of our local urgent care clinics—even find out wait times and put yourself in the queue before you leave home. • Access your medical record—get lab & test results, read visit notes, share your records. • Find a new provider—whether primary or specialty care. • View and pay bills—or see if you’re eligible for financial assistance. • View important health reminders personalized just for you. • Get individualized recommendations for relevant health programs and resources. • Find relevant, health-related content just for you, created by Providence experts. • Upload health and fitness data, including data from the “Apple health app,” when enrolled in self-tracking programs The Providence MyChart app is perfect for everyone looking for health care resources in a Providence or Providence-affiliated healthcare environment. Providence health services are available in Alaska, Washington, Montana, Oregon, California, New Mexico and Texas including: • Providence Swedish — Puget Sound • Providence — Alaska • Providence — Oregon, California • Providence — Greater Portland Area • Providence — Washington, Idaho, Montana • CovenantHealth — Texas, New Mexico • Kadlec — Oregon, Washington • CredenaHealth Pharmacy — Home Delivery

About

CommonSpirit Health

Access your health records, schedule appointments, and communicate with your provider securely. Manage bills and track health metrics all in one place. This version is for patients in Washington state.

Highlights
  • Access patient portal
  • View test results and summaries
  • Book and manage appointments
  • Secure messaging with provider
  • Pay bills and review statements
  • Track health information
Features
Currently charting
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Stay connected to your recent health information and your medical provider—anytime, anywhere — all in one app from CommonSpirit. The app is now available for patients receiving care through St. Luke's Health in Texas, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group in Texas, St. Joseph Health Medical Group in Texas, CHI St. Vincent Medical Group in Arkansas, CHI Saint Joseph Health in Kentucky, CommonSpirit - Tennessee and Georgia, or Virginia Mason and The Doctor’s Clinic in Washington. With the app you can: • Access the CommonSpirit Patient Portal, which includes access to MyChart • View recent test results and visit summaries
 • Book, confirm, and reschedule appointments • Send and receive secure messages with your medical provider • Pay your bill and review statements • Upload health and fitness data, including data from the “Apple health app,” when enrolled in self-tracking programs. The CommonSpirit mobile app is a simple, secure way to access recent health info. There are different CommonSpirit apps available depending on where you receive care. This version is for AR, GA, KY, TN, TX, and parts of WA. For CO, KS, or UT regions, look for “CommonSpirit – CO/KS/UT” in the App Store. More locations will be added soon.

Screenshots

Providence4 screens
CommonSpirit Health4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Providence at 70% against CommonSpirit Health's 5%. Providence also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (186K vs 375). CommonSpirit Health's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#45 vs #189). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Providence holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Providence has 186K ratings behind it against 375, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Providence's written reviews are positive against 5% of CommonSpirit Health's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Providence ships an update every 3 weeks, CommonSpirit Health every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Providence versus CommonSpirit Health: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProvidenceCommonSpirit Health
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (186K ratings) — better2.1 (375 ratings)
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews — better5.1% of reviews
Number of ratings186K — better375
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#189#45 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB182 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES - WASHINGTONCommonSpirit Health

Customer experience

Providence

All ratings185,662 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews466 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative24.5%

CommonSpirit Health

All ratings347 ratings
Positive18.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative73.5%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive5.1%
Neutral10.3%
Negative84.6%

Bugs and requests

Providence

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Inconsistent performance and crashes
  • Syncing issues with test results and medical records

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved search and navigation
  • Better integration with external healthcare providers
  • More intuitive layout and organization of information
  • Enhanced accessibility for users with disabilities
  • Seamless virtual care options

CommonSpirit Health

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Providence

No in-app purchases

None

CommonSpirit Health

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Providence free?
Providence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CommonSpirit Health free?
CommonSpirit Health is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Providence or CommonSpirit Health?
Providence is rated higher. Providence averages 4.8 out of 5 from 186K ratings, while CommonSpirit Health averages 2.1 from 375 ratings.
Do Providence or CommonSpirit Health have ads?
Neither Providence nor CommonSpirit Health shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Providence or CommonSpirit Health?
Providence ships an update every 3 weeks, and CommonSpirit Health every 2 months. Most recently, Providence was updated on November 2, 2026 and CommonSpirit Health on October 31, 2026.
Which is more popular, Providence or CommonSpirit Health?
Providence currently peaks at #189 in the App Store charts, and CommonSpirit Health at #45. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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