# TennCare vs Swell

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TennCare at none against Swell's 3. TennCare also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 11) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Swell's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swell sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TennCare asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TennCare against 4.6 for Swell. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TennCare has 12K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TennCare ships an update every 5 weeks, Swell every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TennCare | Swell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenncare/id1435791637/reviews)** | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swell-change-your-patterns/id1659648257/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 32.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 57 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [State of Tennessee](https://appshunter.io/developer/587609506) | [Sage Health Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647195228) |

## What reviewers say

### TennCare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenncare/id1435791637)

Manage your health insurance benefits on the go. Check case status, update household information, upload documents, and renew benefits directly from your smartphone. Access essential self-service features for TennCare, CoverKids, and Medicare Savings Programs.

**Highlights:** View case status and health plan information, Upload required documents, Update household and contact information, Renew benefits, Manage account settings, View appeal information

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Easy access to important links
- 💡 Helpful for managing TennCare account

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and errors
- 🐛 Difficulty uploading documents
- 🐛 Login and account creation issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent app behavior

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or disappears after opening
- Unable to enter date of birth during account creation
- Uploaded documents not saving or viewable
- Repeated password reset requests despite successful changes

**Requested features**

- Allow continued document submission after initial upload
- Improve document upload process
- Provide clearer instructions and error messages


### Swell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swell-change-your-patterns/id1659648257)

This app provides personalized insights into your personality and relationships. It offers a unique coaching experience based on your individual patterns, helping you understand yourself better and navigate interpersonal dynamics. Get daily advice and identify compatibility points with others.

**Highlights:** Personalized archetype analysis, Algorithmic coaching, Daily tailored insights, Relationship compatibility analysis, Therapist export option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swell Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Swell Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Swell Yearly | $95.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TennCare free?

TennCare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Swell free?

Swell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TennCare or Swell?

TennCare is rated higher. TennCare averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Swell averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do TennCare or Swell have ads?

Neither TennCare nor Swell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TennCare or Swell?

TennCare ships an update every 5 weeks, and Swell every 2 weeks. Most recently, TennCare was updated on October 21, 2026 and Swell on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*