Well (NZ) vs Helios
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Well (NZ)
This app modernizes your healthcare by connecting you to your general practice team. Access your health summary, book appointments and video consults, request medication repeats, and message your GP. It offers secure login and the option to share medical information with other providers.
- Access health summary
- Book appointments and video consults
- Request medication repeats
- Message GP team
- Secure login
- Share medical information
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Modernise your healthcare experience. The Well app easily connects you to your general practice team. Well has been developed after listening to patients and general practices about what they really need in a patient app. Itβs healthcare thatβs centred around you. Download the Well app to: - Access your health summary including lab results, prescribed medications, diagnosed conditions, and immunisation history - See consultation notes from previous appointments - Book an appointment with your preferred practitioner, or select the next available slot - Book an appointment for someone else - Book and attend video consults - Request repeats of previously prescribed medications - Message your GP team - Receive reminder notifications for appointments - Track the status and receive notifications on your repeat medication request - Pay for your medication requests or appointments - Login using passcode or touch/facial recognition - Choose to share your medical information with other healthcare providers if required To use the Well app you will need an invite code from your general practice team. Powered by Centrik.
Helios
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Helios is a communication and reminder app designed to help you stay connected, informed, and organised in your day-to-day life. With a simple and familiar chat interface, Helios makes it easy to receive updates, ask questions, and stay in touch when it matters. Built-in reminders help you keep track of routines and schedules, so you donβt miss important tasks. Helios also provides general information to support your awareness and planning, presented in a clear and easy-to-understand format.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Well (NZ) at fortnightly against Helios's monthly. Well (NZ) also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Well (NZ) ships an update fortnightly, Helios monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Well (NZ) | Helios |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly β better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Webtools Health Limited | oDocs Eye Care Limited |
In-app purchases
Well (NZ)
No in-app purchases
Helios
No in-app purchases






