Comparison

HMA App vs My Vera

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

Head to head
About

HMA App

Securely manage your healthcare plan details and access services from anywhere. Find in-network providers, track claims and benefits, and access your digital ID card. Communicate with customer care and discover plan-related discounts.

Highlights
  • Find in-network providers
  • View claims and benefits
  • Digital member ID card
  • Secure message center
  • Direct contact to customer care
  • Access plan discounts
Features
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"Quickly and securely access your health plan information and services at home or on the go. After downloading the HMA app, sign in with your existing account or create an account at accesshma.com using the ID number found on your card. With the HMA app, you'll now have access to helpful tools such as: • Find an in-network provider or hospital: Take the guesswork out of finding a doctor, hospital, or clinic in your plan's network. • Claims and benefits: Check the status of open claims and view yearly deductibles, copays, and out-of-pocket maximums for the entire family. • Digital ID card: Never leave home without your member ID card again! • Message Center: Send and receive secure messages to our dedicated Customer Care team • Contact us by phone: Get connected to Customer Care at the touch of a button • Chat live with a Customer Care agent • Connect to other services and discounts offered by your plan HMA has the privilege of managing your medical claims and coverage. With HMA you have access to one of the largest networks of high-quality, affordable healthcare providers and our friendly support team is eager to help answer your questions, 6 to 6 on weekdays. You can also use our mobile app or online portal 24/7 to quickly and easily find information about your claims, coverage, and connect with all of your benefit services. We want you to understand your coverage and get the most out of it."

About

My Vera

Manage your health comprehensively in one secure place. Book appointments, connect with a care team, and access all your health records, including medications and lab results. Get answers to your health questions and track your wellness data.

Highlights
  • Book appointments (in-person, phone, online)
  • Connect with local care team
  • Schedule screenings & check-ups
  • Manage health records
  • Access mental health support
  • Sync activity tracker data
Features
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My Vera securely connects you to everything you need to manage your health–all in one place. With My Vera, you can: - Book appointments that fit your schedule–in-person, over the phone, or online. - Connect with a local care team who focuses on you and your whole health. - Schedule screenings, annual check ups, sick care, mental health support, coaching, and chronic condition care. - Keep your health records all in one place including follow-up notes, care plans, medications, lab results, and more. - Find answers to your healthcare questions from a team who can help you with next steps. My Vera is exclusively available through your health plan or benefits program. Features may vary based on your coverage. If available through your health plan or benefits program, my Vera supports all major activity trackers including Apple Health, Fitbit, and Jawbone to conveniently synchronize your steps, food, and sleep data.

Screenshots

HMA App4 screens
My Vera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: My Vera at 4.8 against HMA App's 1.5. My Vera also leads on ratings volume (785 vs 12) and review sentiment (38% vs 17%). HMA App's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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

My Vera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Vera has 785 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of HMA App's written reviews are positive against 38% of My Vera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HMA App ships an update every 6 weeks, My Vera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HMA App versus My Vera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHMA AppMy Vera
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (12 ratings)4.8 (785 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews37.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12785 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB118 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperHealthcare Management AdministratorsCastlight Health

Customer experience

HMA App

All ratings11 ratings
Positive9.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative81.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

My Vera

All ratings785 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%

In-app purchases

None

HMA App

No in-app purchases

None

My Vera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HMA App free?
HMA App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Vera free?
My Vera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HMA App or My Vera?
My Vera is rated higher. HMA App averages 1.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while My Vera averages 4.8 from 785 ratings.
Do HMA App or My Vera have ads?
Neither HMA App nor My Vera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HMA App or My Vera?
HMA App ships an update every 6 weeks, and My Vera fortnightly. Most recently, HMA App was updated on October 24, 2026 and My Vera on October 27, 2026.

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