Children’s Connect vs Cody's U
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Children’s Connect
Manage your child's healthcare conveniently from your mobile device. Access health records, communicate with care teams, schedule appointments, and view billing information. Securely share medical data and receive important updates.
- Communicate with care team
- Review health records
- Schedule appointments
- View test results
- Manage medications
- Access immunization history
- Get price estimates
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Children’s Connect puts your child's health information in the palm of your hand and helps you conveniently manage care for children. With Children’s Connect you can: • Communicate with your care team. • Review test results, medications, immunization history, and other health information. • Connect your account to Apple Health to pull health-related data from your personal devices right into Children’s Connect. • View your After Visit Summary® for past visits and hospital stays, along with any clinical notes your provider has recorded and shared with you. • Schedule and manage appointments, including in-person visits and video visits. • Get price estimates for the cost of care. • View and pay your medical bills. • Securely share your medical record from anywhere with anyone who has Internet access. • Connect your accounts from other healthcare organizations so you can see all your health information in one place, even if you've been seen at multiple healthcare organizations. • Receive push notifications when new information is available in Children’s Connect. You can check whether push notifications are enabled under the Account Settings within the app. • Upload health and fitness data, including data from the Apple Health app, when enrolled in self-tracking programs
Cody's U
Easily manage prescriptions, schedule appointments, and chat with pharmacists. Access health resources, medication information, and coordinate family care all from your mobile device.
- Manage prescription refills
- Update patient profile
- Coordinate family care
- Chat with pharmacist
- Browse pharmacy services
- Access medication information
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Our user-friendly mobile app makes it easier than ever to manage prescriptions, schedule appointments, chat with our team members, and access health resources from wherever, whenever. With our app you can easily: Manage medication refills: Submit refill requests, receive pickup/refill reminders, and view your order history with just a few clicks. Update your patient profile: Keep track of your medication history and never forget an Rx number again. Our app allows you to access a comprehensive history of your prescriptions, including dosage information, refill dates, and instructions. Update your personal information and preferences to ensure you receive the best care possible. Coordinate your family’s care: Manage your family member’s healthcare needs with our People Under My Care functionality. This feature enables users to refill prescriptions, manage appointments, and more for those under your care. Whether it’s your children, elderly parents, or other family members, you can ensure they never miss a dose or an appointment. Chat with your Pharmacist: Have questions about your medications, billing, or appointments? Use our secure chat feature to communicate directly with our pharmacists while keeping your private information protected. You can send images of prescription barcodes, insurance cards, and more to get quick and accurate assistance. Pharmacy services: Browse a list of healthcare services offered by your pharmacy, such as vaccinations, point-of-care testing, and health consultations. Use this section to explore what's available and find information to help plan your visit. Access medication information: Want to learn more about your medications and conditions? Our app provides on-demand videos and downloadable Medication Guides. These resources offer detailed information on dosage, proper administration, potential side effects, and more, empowering you with information about the medications you and your family are taking. Experience the convenience and enhanced care that comes with having Cody's U-Save Pharmacy at your fingertips, 24/7. Download our app today and take control of your health with ease. *Access to some features requires being a registered pharmacy patient with a valid prescription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Children’s Connect at 89% against Cody's U's 0%. Children’s Connect also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (481 vs 2). Cody's U's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Children’s Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Children’s Connect has 481 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Children’s Connect's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cody's U's.
Children’s Connect ships an update every 5 months, Cody's U every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Children’s Connect | Cody's U |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (481 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 481 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Children's Nebraska | Cody's U-Save Pharmacy |
Customer experience
Children’s Connect
Cody's U
Bugs and requests
Children’s Connect
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to make a payment easily
- No way to submit COVID and flu vaccination received outside of system
- Too many pop-ups
Requested features
5 requests- Add a simple 'payment' tab for easier transactions
- Allow users to write their own subject lines for messages
- Enable submission of external vaccination records
- Remove excessive pop-ups and advertisements
- Allow payment of adult child's balance even with permission
Cody's U
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Children’s Connect
No in-app purchases
Cody's U
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Children’s Connect free?
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