Comparison

Boxica vs myAster

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

Head to head
About

Boxica

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Download the Boxica app to easily book classes and manage your fitness experience - anytime, anywhere. Make a reservation, get added to a wait list, purchase class packages, check your profile and membership status, keep up to date with the latest products and services, and more – all from your device.

About

myAster

Manage your healthcare seamlessly by booking doctor appointments, accessing lab reports, and shopping for health products. This app offers online pharmacy services with free delivery and a loyalty program. It allows for easy health profile management for your family and provides convenient access to medical consultations.

Highlights
  • Book in-clinic and video doctor consultations
  • Search and filter doctors by specialty
  • Online pharmacy with health product shopping
  • Access and download lab reports
  • Manage family health profiles
  • Earn and redeem loyalty points
Features
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Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest and most trusted healthcare providers in the UAE, introduces the myAster app – My Health in My Hands. Seamlessly manage your healthcare needs, whether booking in-clinic or online doctor consultations, accessing lab reports, or shopping for health, wellness, and beauty products through the integrated online pharmacy. Key Features: Online Pharmacy at Your Fingertips: Browse a wide selection of health, wellness, and beauty products. Enjoy free delivery of your favorite healthcare essentials. Earn 4 Secure Points for every AED spent and redeem them for future purchases. Comprehensive Health Management: View and download lab test results and scan reports directly from the app. Manage health profiles for yourself and your family members. Link multiple insurance profiles for a seamless payment experience. Exclusive Benefits: With myAster, you have everything you need to take control of your health – from booking doctor visits to accessing an extensive online pharmacy. Your health journey is now easier, smarter, and more convenient than ever. Why Choose myAster? - Trusted by millions across the UAE. - Secure and effortless payment options. - Integrated online pharmacy for health and wellness. Download the myAster app today and experience healthcare like never before. Follow myAster on: Facebook: fb.com/myasterofficial Instagram: @myasterofficial Twitter: @myasterofficial Youtube: youtube.com/@myasterofficial3041 We’d love to hear your feedback! Contact us at care@myaster.com

Screenshots

Boxica3 screens
myAster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Boxica at none against myAster's shown. myAster's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 27 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxica ships an update every 27 months, myAster every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Boxica versus myAster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxicamyAster
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (215 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—24.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB148 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBOXICA FZ LLCASTER DM HEALTHCARE

In-app purchases

None

Boxica

No in-app purchases

None

myAster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boxica free?
Boxica is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myAster free?
myAster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boxica or myAster have ads?
myAster shows ads; Boxica does not.
Which is updated more often, Boxica or myAster?
Boxica ships an update every 27 months, and myAster every 10 days. Most recently, Boxica was updated on October 12, 2026 and myAster on October 27, 2026.

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