8x8 Work vs AMS / BCBSTX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
8x8 Work
This app consolidates business communication tools into a single, user-friendly mobile interface. It offers secure voice calls, high-definition video meetings, and team chat functionalities to keep professionals connected and productive from any location.
- All-in-one business communications
- Professional calls with privacy
- Effortless HD video meetings
- Smarter team messaging
- Screen sharing and recording
- Business texting
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Work smarter. Wherever you are. The 8x8 Work app for iPhone puts your business communications in your pocket—secure voice calls, HD video meetings, and team chat, all in one beautifully streamlined app. Whether in back-to-back meetings or between coffee breaks, 8x8 Work keeps you seamlessly connected. From the first call to the final sign-off of the day, stay productive and professional, no matter where work takes you. Why iPhone users love 8x8 Work: +All-in-one business comms Make and receive business calls, start video meetings, and chat with teammates—all from one intuitive interface. +Professional calls, personal privacy Use your business number to call or text—without revealing your personal phone number. +Effortless video meetings Launch HD video meetings with a tap, record sessions, or go live on YouTube to reach a wider audience. +Smarter messaging Create public or private chat rooms, share files, @mention teammates, and see who’s available in real time. +Admin-approved IT teams get consistent control across locations—from corner offices to kitchen tables. Top features +HD audio and video calling from your iPhone +Instant meeting hosting with screen sharing and recording +Business texting and team chat with file sharing and presence +Customizable business hours and call handling +Reliable performance on Wi-Fi or cellular Ready to go? Requires an 8x8 X Series subscription. Need help? Visit 8x8 iOS Support: https://support.8x8.com/cloud-phone-service/voice/work-mobile
AMS / BCBSTX
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"This app is intended for use by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) members. The Absence Management Services provides convenient access to our easy-to-use absence platform so you can request, track and manage your absence on-the-go by: • Reporting your leave time • Opening a new request • Downloading forms and documents associated with your request • Checking the status of a request • Finding answers to frequently asked questions • Updating your own request information • Working on behalf of your employees (for managers and supervisors) FMLASource is a separate company that administers absence management services on behalf of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. The Absence Management Services App is created, established and maintained by FMLASource. FMLASource is an independent organization and is solely responsible for the products and services it provides. Usage of the Absence Management Services mobile app may be subject to additional terms and conditions. Ancillary insurance products issued by Dearborn Life Insurance Company, 701 E 22nd St. Suite 300, Lombard, IL 60148. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas is the trade name of Dearborn Life Insurance Company, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. BLUE CROSS®, BLUE SHIELD® and the Cross and Shield Symbols are registered service marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans."
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AMS / BCBSTX at 15.1 against 8x8 Work's 17.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
8x8 Work ships an update monthly, AMS / BCBSTX every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 8x8 Work | AMS / BCBSTX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (8.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 8x8, Inc. | ComPsych Corporation |
In-app purchases
8x8 Work
No in-app purchases
AMS / BCBSTX
No in-app purchases








