Comparison

ChildrensMD vs Northglenn Recreation

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Symptom checker for illness and injury
  • Medication dosage and list management
  • Doctor directory search
  • Facility location finder
  • Emergency contact access
  • 24/7 nurse hotline
Features
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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.

About

Northglenn Recreation

Access recreation department offerings, register for programs, reserve facility rentals, and manage memberships. Stay updated with news and notifications, and share activity data via HealthKit to encourage fitness.

Highlights
  • Program registration
  • Facility rental reservations
  • Membership management
  • Account updates
  • News and notifications
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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With the Northglenn Recreation app you always have access to all that our recreation department has to offer! Programs and Activities: Conveniently register for your favorite programs and activities. Facility Rentals: Reserve a space for your event at a park pavilion, community rooms, or pool party room. Memberships and Passes: Easily scan your membership ID card at the recreation center. Find a new membership or renew the one you have. Account Management: Update your household account and view current registrations. News and Notifications: Instantly get notified of recreation center news and information directly to your phone. Contact Us: Give our recreation staff a holler and we will be happy to assist you. APPLE HEALTHKIT We also use HealthKit to allow users to share their activity and workout data with the app. This data is used to incentivise users to stay active.

Screenshots

ChildrensMD4 screens
Northglenn Recreation4 screens

Verdict

The call

ChildrensMD and Northglenn Recreation both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ChildrensMD's written reviews are positive against 0% of Northglenn Recreation's. ChildrensMD also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Northglenn Recreation's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for ChildrensMD against 4.4 for Northglenn Recreation. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of ChildrensMD's written reviews are positive against 0% of Northglenn Recreation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChildrensMD ships an update every 6 months, Northglenn Recreation every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ChildrensMD versus Northglenn Recreation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChildrensMDNorthglenn Recreation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (22 ratings)4.4 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB121 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperChildren's Hospital ColoradoCity of Northglenn

Customer experience

ChildrensMD

All ratings22 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Northglenn Recreation

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

ChildrensMD

No in-app purchases

None

Northglenn Recreation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChildrensMD free?
ChildrensMD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Northglenn Recreation free?
Northglenn Recreation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ChildrensMD or Northglenn Recreation?
ChildrensMD and Northglenn Recreation are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 22 and 10 ratings respectively.
Do ChildrensMD or Northglenn Recreation have ads?
Neither ChildrensMD nor Northglenn Recreation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChildrensMD or Northglenn Recreation?
ChildrensMD ships an update every 6 months, and Northglenn Recreation every 2 months. Most recently, ChildrensMD was updated on June 2, 2026 and Northglenn Recreation on September 12, 2026.

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