Comparison

Vaccy vs VaxFile

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Digital vaccination record
  • Appointment reminders
  • Multiple family profiles
  • PDF export
  • Doctor contact information
  • iCloud sync
  • App lock security
Features
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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.

About

VaxFile

Organize and track your children's vaccination records, even when moving between countries. Log vaccination details, set reminders, and access a comprehensive health history.

Highlights
  • Organize vaccination records
  • Track multiple international schedules
  • Log vaccine details (date, name, dose, country)
  • Set vaccination reminders
  • AI import from paper booklets
  • Secure and private data storage
Features
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VaxFile helps parents and guardians keep their children's vaccination records organised, accessible, and always up to date - wherever in the world you are. Built for internationally mobile families Moving countries doesn't mean starting over. VaxFile lets you track multiple vaccination schedules side by side - NHS, STIKO, RIVM, and the Spanish national calendar - so your child's full history travels with them. Whether you've lived in one country or four, everything is in one place. Keep records you can actually find No more hunting through paper booklets or trying to remember which vaccines were given where. Every vaccination is logged with the date, vaccine name, dose, and country of administration - building a complete, lifelong health record for your child. Follow the right schedule, wherever you are VaxFile supports official vaccination schedules for the UK (NHS), Germany (STIKO), the Netherlands (RIVM), and Spain (AEP). You always know what's recommended, when it's due, and what's already done - even across multiple countries simultaneously. Never miss a vaccination Set reminders so you're notified when a vaccination is due. Stay ahead of your child's health without having to keep it all in your head. Scan your paper vaccination booklet & PDF export Already have a paper record? Use the camera to photograph your existing vaccination booklet and VaxFile will read and import your records automatically using AI. Perfect for families moving from paper-based systems. Premium users can also export their child's vaccination overview to a PDF for sharing. Private and secure Your child's health data is sensitive. VaxFile is built with security from the ground up - encrypted storage and secure authentication keep your family's records protected. Your data is stored in the EU and never sold or shared. Free to use for one child. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited children, multi-country schedules per child, calendar integration, and AI document scanning.

Screenshots

Vaccy4 screens
VaxFile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VaxFile at weekly against Vaccy's every 3 weeks. VaxFile also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Vaccy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and VaxFile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vaccy ships an update every 3 weeks, VaxFile weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vaccy versus VaxFile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVaccyVaxFile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (210 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings210 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph RiepeRogier Beeftink

Customer experience

Vaccy

All ratings210 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.9%

VaxFile

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Vaccy

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time1
  • Vaccy Pro (Lifetime)$24.99
1 purchases

VaxFile

One-time1
  • VaxFile Premium$6.99

Questions

Is Vaccy free?
Vaccy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VaxFile free?
VaxFile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vaccy or VaxFile have ads?
Neither Vaccy nor VaxFile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vaccy or VaxFile?
Vaccy ships an update every 3 weeks, and VaxFile weekly. Most recently, Vaccy was updated on September 30, 2026 and VaxFile on September 9, 2026.

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