# MyChart vs Ambra

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyChart at 61% against Ambra's 3%. MyChart also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (716K vs 213). Ambra's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). 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.

MyChart holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyChart has 716K ratings behind it against 213, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of MyChart's written reviews are positive against 3% of Ambra's.

MyChart ships an update monthly, Ambra every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyChart | Ambra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (716K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mychart/id382952264/reviews)** | [1.8 (213 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambra/id1437945158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **716K** | 213 |
| Positive reviews | **61.4% of reviews** | 3.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #71 |
| Size | 125 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Epic](https://appshunter.io/developer/348308666) | [Ambra Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437945157) |

## What reviewers say

### MyChart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mychart/id382952264)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Medical, #167 Top Free (US App Store)

Access your health records, communicate with your doctor, schedule appointments, and view bills. This app securely connects you to your healthcare provider's information, allowing you to manage your well-being and family's care conveniently from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Communicate with care team, Review health information, Schedule and manage appointments, View and pay medical bills, Share medical records, Connect multiple healthcare accounts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Convenient access to medical information
- 🔍 Ability to view test results and appointment details
- 💬 Easy communication with healthcare providers
- 📅 Helpful for scheduling and managing appointments
- 🔒 Secure platform for sensitive medical data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Impersonal communication compared to phone calls
- 🕰️ Delayed responses from healthcare providers
- 🔍 Difficulty finding or accessing certain information
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive user interface
- 🔄 Recurring notifications/reminders that cannot be disabled

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and difficulties accessing the app
- Inconsistent display of information across different sections
- Inaccurate or outdated medical data shown in the app
- Unexpected crashes or freezes when using certain features
- Inability to complete certain tasks or actions within the app

**Requested features**

- Add ability to update personal/contact information directly in the app
- Improve notification system to better alert users of new messages or updates
- Provide more customization options for the app interface and settings
- Integrate with other health/fitness apps to sync data automatically
- Allow users to add their own notes and annotations to medical records


### Ambra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambra/id1437945158)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

View and share medical images securely from your mobile device. This app allows users to zoom, pan, and rotate images for better visualization. Facilitates collaboration by enabling direct sharing with other healthcare professionals and patients.

**Highlights:** View medical images on mobile, Zoom, pan, and rotate images, Secure image sharing, Radiology tooling, Collaboration with physicians and patients

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Able to view results
- ⭐ Worked on desktop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Cannot login or access images
- 🤯 Extremely difficult to use
- 🤔 Unclear how to navigate
- 🔍 Limited provider options
- ⏱️ Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Unable to view images
- Inconsistent functionality across platforms

**Requested features**

- Improve login and account creation process
- Expand provider options
- Enhance user interface and navigation
- Optimize performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyChart free?

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

### Is Ambra free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyChart or Ambra?

MyChart is rated higher. MyChart averages 4.6 out of 5 from 716K ratings, while Ambra averages 1.8 from 213 ratings.

### Do MyChart or Ambra have ads?

Neither MyChart nor Ambra shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyChart or Ambra?

MyChart ships an update monthly, and Ambra every 2 months. Most recently, MyChart was updated on October 19, 2026 and Ambra on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MyChart or Ambra?

MyChart currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Ambra at #71. 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.*