NHS App vs Vaccy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NHS App
Access a range of NHS services securely from your smartphone or tablet. Request repeat prescriptions, view test results, manage appointments, and receive messages from your GP surgery. You can also manage services for others if granted access.
- Request repeat prescriptions
- View test results
- Manage appointments
- Access 111 online
- Find nearby NHS services
- Manage health for others
- Receive messages from GP surgery
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The NHS App gives you a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet. You can use the app if you are aged 13 or over. You must be registered with an NHS GP surgery in England or the Isle of Man. You can also log in through the NHS website on a computer to use NHS App services. Access NHS services ---------------------- Use the NHS App to access your NHS services, anytime and anywhere. You can request repeat prescriptions, use 111 online, find nearby NHS services and more. Depending on your GP surgery, you may also be able to book appointments and contact your surgery about a health problem. Manage your health -------------------- The NHS App gives you a convenient way to view your health information, including your test results. You can manage your upcoming appointments and prescription requests. You can also make choices about your health, like your organ donation decision. Receive messages ------------------- You can get important messages from your GP surgery and other NHS services through the app. Turning on notifications can alert you to new messages. Manage services for other people --------------------------------- You can switch profiles to access services for other people in the NHS App, such as a child or family member. Your GP surgery needs to give you access and you must both share the same surgery. Log in securely --------------- The NHS App will guide you through setting up an NHS login if you do not have one already. You will be asked to prove who you are. The app will then securely connect to information from your NHS services. If your iPhone or iPad supports Touch ID or Face ID, you can use it to log in, every time you use the app.
Vaccy
Manage your vaccination records digitally for travel and family health. Easily track appointments, receive reminders for boosters, and access your immunization data anytime, anywhere. Securely store and export your vaccination history.
- Digital vaccination record
- Appointment reminders
- Multiple family profiles
- PDF export
- Doctor contact information
- iCloud sync
- App lock security
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Vaccy is your digital vaccination record for the 21st century, developed by medical students of Charité - University Medicine Berlin! Download the most popular vaccination record now and keep track. Never miss a vaccination again with Vaccy, your reliable digital helper! The app is not only easy to use, but also effective at managing your vaccination appointments and reminding you of upcoming boosters. Whether you're at the GP or traveling internationally, Vaccy keeps your vaccination data safe and organized in one place. So you can easily keep an eye on your health and are always well prepared. See the benefits for yourself and download Vaccy now! MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES - Overview: Experience a clearly structured view that allows you to see all the essential information at a glance. - Vaccinations: Enter your vaccinations directly into the app to have them to hand at all times and always keep track of them. - Multiple profiles: Easily manage your whole family's immunization data by creating multiple profiles, so you always have not only your own but also your children's vaccinations to hand. - PDF export: Easily export your immunization data as a PDF and take it with you to your next doctor's appointment. - Doctors: Add your doctors and keep important contact details such as phone numbers and opening hours at your fingertips. - iCloud Sync: Use iCloud synchronization to seamlessly sync your data between your Apple devices and store it securely in the cloud. - App lock: Protect your sensitive information securely with FaceID, TouchID or a passcode thanks to the integrated app lock. - Reminders: Set up reminders that reliably remind you of upcoming vaccinations so you never forget an important appointment. USER FEEDBACK I think this app has great potential to maintain family vaccinations. The developer is a medical student which is an ideal background to offer researched and relevant data to enhance the app. I contacted him asking for an enhancement and got a rapid and detailed response. I recommend you give this app a try. ~ Mjjeaj WHAT'S COMING NEXT The app is still new and many improvements and new functions are planned. So stay tuned, the next update is coming soon. If you like the app, a rating on the AppStore would help me and the further development incredibly. If you have any problems using the app or ideas for new features, please contact me at support@vaccy.christophriepe.com. LICENSE AGREEMENT You can find the license agreement under the following link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vaccy at 85% against NHS App's 21%. Vaccy also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7). NHS App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Vaccy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. NHS App asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vaccy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 208 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of NHS App's written reviews are positive against 85% of Vaccy's.
NHS App ships an update every 3 weeks, Vaccy monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NHS App | Vaccy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (75 ratings) | 4.7 (208 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | 84.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 75 | 208 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NHS Digital | Christoph Riepe |
Customer experience
NHS App
Vaccy
Bugs and requests
NHS App
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to log in after recent update
- Blank screens and loading issues
- Incorrect or missing appointment details
- Syncing problems with GP records
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to book appointments directly
- Improved integration with other health apps
- Inclusion of full medical history
- Persistent login and biometric support
- Notification system for prescription status
Vaccy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NHS App
No in-app purchases
Vaccy
- Vaccy Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Vaccy Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Vaccy Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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- Vaccy Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$19.491 Year
- Vaccy Pro (Lifetime)$24.99







