Comparison

FHN Now vs StrepApp

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

Head to head
About

FHN Now

Connect with a doctor remotely for non-emergency medical needs. Schedule appointments or get on-demand visits for common conditions. HealthKit integration is available for faster data sharing.

Highlights
  • Remote doctor consultations
  • On-demand and scheduled visits
  • Treatment for common non-emergency conditions
  • HealthKit data integration
  • Prescription refills
  • Convenient home-based care
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The FHN Now App helps you connect with a doctor from the comfort and convenience of your own home or from wherever you are, whenever you want – nights, after hours, weekends, and holidays. You can schedule an appointment at a time and day that's convenient for you or have an on-demand visit in around 15 minutes. You can choose to allow HealthKit to upload your health data (medication and allergies) for faster integration. Great reasons to use virtual doctors: 1. You’re not feeling up to leaving home 2. You want to avoid the high cost of Urgent Care or the ER 3. Your doctor isn’t available 4. It's after hours, the weekend, or a holiday 5. You need a short-term refill on a prescription 6. It’s hard to get to the doctor’s office 7. You don’t want to take time off work or be away from home Non-emergency conditions we commonly treat: • Allergies • Bronchitis • Colds & Flu • Ear Pain • Fever • Migraines • Pink Eye • Rash • Sinus Infections • Sore Throat • Urinary Tract Infections (Female, 18+) • And more… You should not use FHN Now App if you are experiencing a medical emergency. In addition, we don't treat sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infections in males, or urinary tract infections in females under 18 years of age. Children under 3 with a fever and children under 12 with ear pain cannot be treated by FHN Now. Copyright © 2020 MDLIVE, Inc. All Rights Reserved. MDLIVE may not be available in certain states and is subject to state regulations. MDLIVE does not replace the primary care physician, is not an insurance product, and may not be able to substitute for traditional in-person care in every case or for every condition. MDLIVE does not guarantee patients will receive a prescription, does not prescribe DEA controlled substances, and may not prescribe non-therapeutic drugs and certain other drugs which may be harmful because of their potential for abuse. MDLIVE and the MDLIVE logo are registered trademarks of MDLIVE, Inc. and may not be used without written permission. For complete terms of use visit www.mdlive.com/terms-of-use

About

StrepApp

This medical app allows authorized users to capture and upload anonymized images of throats suspected of strep throat, along with lab results. Data is stored remotely for research and reference, with strict password protection and privacy measures in place.

Highlights
  • Anonymized throat image capture
  • Laboratory test result upload
  • Remote data storage
  • Password-protected access
  • Age and gender data collection
  • Confidentiality and data handling policies
Features
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StrepApp is an app to collect anonymized captured images of a Study Subject’s throat with suspecting group A Streptococcus (GAS) pharyngitis. The images and the corresponding laboratory test results will be uploaded to a remote database for post-processing storage and reference. The app is password-protected, so only authorized users can use the app to capture and upload images. Only the patient’s ages and gender are stored, no other PHIs are stored in the remote database. For access to the application please contact via Email: tnnguyen@cnmc.org Link to CNMC IRB app and its process approval is: https://www.dropbox.com/s/o2enu7l6qlhzb8s/Correspondence%20Letter%20for%20Pro00014100CA.pdf?dl=0 - information about confidentiality and handling of data (including any sharing with third parties) Information and Data handling is clearly defined in our Privacy policy. https://ngoctrong29.wixsite.com/home/strepapp - a point of contact for participant questions Trong Nguyen, PhD Email: tnnguyen@cnmc.org Mobile: 217-721-4677

Screenshots

FHN Now3 screens
StrepApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FHN Now at 4.9 against StrepApp's 2.7. FHN Now also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). StrepApp's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

FHN Now holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FHN Now ships an update every 9 months, StrepApp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FHN Now versus StrepApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFHN NowStrepApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better2.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB44 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFreeport Memorial Hospital IncAuscultech DX

Customer experience

FHN Now

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StrepApp

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

FHN Now

No in-app purchases

None

StrepApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FHN Now free?
FHN Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StrepApp free?
StrepApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FHN Now or StrepApp?
FHN Now is rated higher. FHN Now averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while StrepApp averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.
Do FHN Now or StrepApp have ads?
Neither FHN Now nor StrepApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FHN Now or StrepApp?
FHN Now ships an update every 9 months, and StrepApp fortnightly. Most recently, FHN Now was updated on October 3, 2026 and StrepApp on October 15, 2026.

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