Comparison

CVS Health vs Dr. Simi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CVS Health

Manage prescriptions, schedule health appointments, and shop for essentials. Access exclusive deals, track rewards, and get health advice. Offers photo printing and convenient in-store pickup.

Highlights
  • Prescription management and pickup
  • Schedule vaccines and clinic visits
  • Video chat with healthcare providers
  • Access ExtraCare deals and rewards
  • Order photo prints for pickup
  • View weekly ads and plan shopping
Features
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Staying healthy. Saving time. Spending less. The CVS Health® app makes them all easier. Here’s how: Checking out. Easier. • Save with ExtraCare® and pick up prescriptions with a single scan (just tap “In-Store”). Saving money. Easier. • Get app-only deals and access all of your offers and rewards when you link your ExtraCare® card. • Make sure you never miss a deal by opting in to notifications. Get prescription and order updates too. • Plan out your shopping and saving with the weekly ad for your local store. Getting prescriptions. Easier. • Scan your barcode for faster prescription pickup once you attach a payment and signature. • Pay for your medications and have them delivered. • Order refills, check their status and see your prescription history. • Check drug interactions and information. Caring for your health. Easier. • Schedule vaccines for you and your family at a nearby CVS Pharmacy® or MinuteClinic®. • Video chat with a health care provider 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. • Find a nearby MinuteClinic® for general care and clinical services. • View wait times and schedule a clinic visit (restrictions apply). • Check available health care services and insurance coverage. Your benefits. Easier. • Eligible Caremark members can now access their member ID card, plan spending info and select plan details. • Eligible Aetna members can access their member ID card. Printing photos. Easier. • Order prints and more from your device and online albums for same-day pickup (select stores and products). Privacy Policy: https://www.cvs.com/retail/help/privacy_policy WA Consumer Health Privacy Policy: https://www.cvs.com/retail/help/WA_consumer_health_privacy_policy Please note: Continued use of GPS running in background can decrease battery life.

About

Dr. Simi

Features
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The same, for less. The Dr. Simi+ is your ultimate destination for all things health, wellness, and beauty, in one place. Shop and start saving today! Key Features: Shop Health & Wellness Products: Discover a wide range of premium health supplements, vitamins, minerals, and dietary aids to enhance your well-being. Cosmetics and Beauty: Find skincare, beauty products, and cosmetics that help you look and feel your best. Exclusive Merchandise: Shop our adorable Dr. Simi plush toys, perfect for collectors and fans of all ages. Personalized Recommendations: Receive tailored product recommendations and health tips based on your individual needs. Save More with Dr. Simi+: Get access to exclusive discounts and offers on all your favorite health and wellness products. With Dr. Simi+, managing your health, beauty, and wellness has never been easier or more affordable. Download the app today to start shopping smarter, saving more, and living better!

Screenshots

CVS Health4 screens
Dr. Simi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dr. Simi at none against CVS Health's shown. Dr. Simi also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). CVS Health's advantage is chart position (#2 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
CVS Health versus Dr. Simi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCVS HealthDr. Simi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.7M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7M — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB44 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCVS PharmacyFARMACIAS SIMILARES

Bugs and requests

CVS Health

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Prescription refill issues
  • Inconsistent order status updates
  • Payment and delivery problems
  • Syncing issues between app and pharmacy

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to cancel online orders
  • Streamlined prescription management
  • Automatic coupon application
  • Better integration between app and stores

Dr. Simi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CVS Health

No in-app purchases

None

Dr. Simi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CVS Health free?
CVS Health is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dr. Simi free?
Dr. Simi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CVS Health or Dr. Simi have ads?
CVS Health shows ads; Dr. Simi does not.

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