Comparison

NHS App vs wawa fertility

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Request repeat prescriptions
  • View test results
  • Manage appointments
  • Access 111 online
  • Find nearby NHS services
  • Manage health for others
  • Receive messages from GP surgery
Features
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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
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 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.

About

wawa fertility

This app acts as a personal fertility assistant, empowering users to manage their treatment journey. It facilitates communication with clinics, tracks cycles and results, provides access to treatment plans and medications, and offers emotional support through a community forum.

Highlights
  • Track menstrual cycle and symptoms
  • Upload test results
  • Access detailed treatment plans
  • Log medications and dosages
  • In-app chat and video calls with clinic
  • Fertility encyclopedia and expert messaging
  • Connect with fertility support community
Features
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The wawa fertility app is your personal assistant, helping you navigate your treatment and stay on top of your care. Our aim is to empower you to feel more in control of your whole fertility treatment journey, so that you are better prepared during your course of treatment and what is to come. To provide you with this support and guidance, we have built this app just for you! Connect with your clinic effortlessly: - Easily track your menstrual cycle and symptoms. - Upload test results, including pregnancy and ovulation tests. - Share essential health information with your clinic. Stay informed about your treatment: - Access a detailed treatment plan. - Receive notifications for appointments. - Keep a log of medications with dosages and schedules. - View test results with doctor's explanations. Streamline administrative tasks: - Manage invoices and important documents. - Digitally sign consent forms. - Access your treatment history. - Communicate with your clinic via in-app chat and video calls. - Conveniently make payments. Expand your knowledge with our library: - Personalised articles and guides, curated to your situation. - Fertility encyclopedia to decode medical jargon. - Message medical experts with your questions. Find emotional support in our community: - Connect with others on a similar journey. - Read personal stories from women undergoing fertility treatment. - Join support groups moderated by fertility experts 24/7. - Interact with posts and share your own story. Please note that the wawa app complements your clinic's information with expert content and community support, but does not replace professional medical evaluations. It aims to empower and prepare you for your fertility journey. Disclaimer: Information provided by the app is provided "as is" without guarantees. Please review our terms and conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NHS App4 screens
wawa fertility4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: wawa fertility at 5.0 against NHS App's 2.7. wawa fertility also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 21%). NHS App's advantage is ratings volume (75 vs 4) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, 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

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

wawa fertility holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NHS App has 75 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of NHS App's written reviews are positive against 43% of wawa fertility's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NHS App versus wawa fertility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNHS Appwawa fertility
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (75 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB105 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNHS Digitalwawawomb

Customer experience

NHS App

All ratings75 ratings
Positive38.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative56.0%
Written reviews945 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral10.7%
Negative68.3%

wawa fertility

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

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

wawa fertility

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NHS App

No in-app purchases

None

wawa fertility

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NHS App free?
NHS App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is wawa fertility free?
wawa fertility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NHS App or wawa fertility?
wawa fertility is rated higher. NHS App averages 2.7 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while wawa fertility averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do NHS App or wawa fertility have ads?
Neither NHS App nor wawa fertility shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NHS App or wawa fertility?
NHS App ships an update every 3 weeks, and wawa fertility every 3 weeks. Most recently, NHS App was updated on September 22, 2026 and wawa fertility on September 17, 2026.

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