# CVS Caremark vs Express Scripts

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Express Scripts at 36% against CVS Caremark's 10%. Express Scripts also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (428K vs 47K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Express Scripts holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Express Scripts has 428K ratings behind it against 47K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of CVS Caremark's written reviews are positive against 36% of Express Scripts's.

CVS Caremark ships an update every 2 weeks, Express Scripts every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CVS Caremark | Express Scripts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cvs-caremark/id382300394/reviews) | **[4.7 (428K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/express-scripts/id442464896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47K | **428K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.2% of reviews | **36.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #76 | **#44** |
| Size | 96 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CVS Caremark](https://appshunter.io/developer/382300397) | [Express Scripts](https://appshunter.io/developer/412941751) |

## What reviewers say

### CVS Caremark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cvs-caremark/id382300394)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

Manage your mail service prescriptions with ease. Refill existing prescriptions, submit new ones, track orders, and view your history. This app requires CVS/caremark prescription benefits.

**Highlights:** Refill mail service prescriptions, Submit new mail order prescriptions, Track order status, View prescription history, Check drug costs and coverage, Identify unknown pills, Check for drug interactions

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast mail order service
- 💡 Convenient auto-refill feature
- 👍 Helpful and friendly customer service
- 🚀 Efficient prescription management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent and unreliable app performance
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
- 🤬 Difficulty reaching customer support
- 🤕 Incorrect prescription information and status updates
- 🤦‍♂️ Inability to update personal/payment information through app

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate prescription status and availability information
- Inability to log in or access account features
- Compatibility issues with newer devices and operating systems

**Requested features**

- Streamlined prescription refill and renewal process
- Improved app navigation and information display
- Seamless integration between app and website
- Ability to manage multiple user profiles/dependents


### Express Scripts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/express-scripts/id442464896)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

Manage your medications effortlessly with this app. It provides quick access to prescription refills, order tracking, and pharmacy information, acting like a virtual pharmacist. Ideal for members of Express Scripts prescription benefit plans.

**Highlights:** Order prescription refills, Track order status, Start automatic refills, Access digital ID card, Find preferred pharmacies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📦 Convenient mail delivery
- 💰 Cost savings
- 🔔 Helpful reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable refill status updates
- 🤔 Confusing app navigation
- 🚫 Inability to remove old prescriptions
- 📞 Poor customer service
- 🕰️ Slow processing and shipping times

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect medication pricing displayed
- Temporary address feature not working
- Refill reminders for medications no longer taken
- App crashing and becoming unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Ability to pay off balances through the app
- Fingerprint/biometric login support
- Automatic prescription updates
- Customizable medication reminders
- Prescription history export to Excel


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CVS Caremark free?

CVS Caremark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Express Scripts free?

Express Scripts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CVS Caremark or Express Scripts?

Express Scripts is rated higher. CVS Caremark averages 4.4 out of 5 from 47K ratings, while Express Scripts averages 4.7 from 428K ratings.

### Do CVS Caremark or Express Scripts have ads?

Neither CVS Caremark nor Express Scripts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CVS Caremark or Express Scripts?

CVS Caremark ships an update every 2 weeks, and Express Scripts every 3 weeks. Most recently, CVS Caremark was updated on September 24, 2026 and Express Scripts on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CVS Caremark or Express Scripts?

CVS Caremark currently peaks at #76 in the App Store charts, and Express Scripts at #44. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*