ChildrensMD vs CommonSpirit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChildrensMD
This app offers care guidelines for minor childhood illnesses and injuries, helping parents make informed decisions about seeking medical attention. It also provides easy access to doctor directories, facility locations, and direct contact options for pediatric nurses and emergency services.
- Symptom checker for illness and injury
- Medication dosage and list management
- Doctor directory search
- Facility location finder
- Emergency contact access
- 24/7 nurse hotline
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Questions and concerns about your child’s health can arise day or night - when you’re at work, travelling or your doctor’s office is closed. ChildrensMD is designed especially for these times. It provides care guidelines to help you make smart decisions on what level of care (if any) is needed and how to provide symptom relief for minor illnesses and injuries at home. And if your child does need expert care, specialists at Children’s Hospital Colorado are one tap away. Our new design supports easier access to the everyday resources you may need: Does your child have a new symptom, injury or behavior? • Symptoms – for help deciding what to do when your child is sick or hurt • Meds – for help with dosages and maintaining a list of your child’s medications Where should you take your child for treatment if they need to be seen for care? • Find a Doctor – search our directory to find the right doctor for your child • Locations – quick access to our facilities network of care locations • Emergency – quick connections to Poison Center, 911 and ER locations Want to connect with Children’s Colorado? • Contact Us – useful phone numbers for common Children’s Colorado services • Call a Nurse – caring pediatric nurses available 24/7 • Social media – connect with our community Disclaimer: The information provided with this application is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment; it is for informational purposes only. Talk with your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you think your child may have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Before using ChildrensMD, all users should read and agree with the full disclaimer available in the application.
CommonSpirit
Access your patient portal on an iOS device to manage your health. View test results, communicate with providers, schedule appointments, and handle billing.
- View test results
- Message providers
- Schedule appointments
- Request medication refills
- View billing statements
- Track health information
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At CommonSpirit Health – Mountain Region, we're building healthy communities across Colorado, Kansas and Utah by advancing health equity and innovating how and where healing can happen. With the CommonSpirit - CO/KS/UT app, patients and family members can access our patient portal on an iOS device. The app allows patients to: - View test results, health summaries and when preventive care procedures are due - Send and receive messages with a provider - Schedule and confirm upcoming appointments - View visit summaries for past appointments - Request and pay for medication refills - View billing statements and pay balances due - Track relevant health information, such as weight, through your HealthKit account Visit mountain.commonspirit.org to find a doctor, locate a hospital, care site or clinic, or for more information about our specialties and our integrated network of care providers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChildrensMD at 100% against CommonSpirit's 44%. ChildrensMD also leads on device support and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
| Parameter | ChildrensMD | CommonSpirit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 44.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Children's Hospital Colorado | CommonSpirit Health |
Customer experience
ChildrensMD
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In-app purchases
ChildrensMD
No in-app purchases
CommonSpirit
No in-app purchases









