Comparison

Express Scripts vs Accredo

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

Head to head
About

Express Scripts

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
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Managing your medicine is easier when our app does it for you. The newly designed Express Scripts app lets you easily and quickly find everything you need for your medicine. It’s like having a knowledgeable pharmacist in your pocket. Find a preferred pharmacy, refill your prescription and check your order status—anytime, anywhere. Whatever you’re looking for, find it faster on the Express Scripts mobile app. • Order refills for you or your family • Track orders • Start automatic refills • Access ID card You must have an Express Scripts prescription benefit plan through your health insurance or plan sponsor to use this app. This app and/or some if the features described may not be available for all plans or benefit types.

About

Accredo

Manage your specialty medications conveniently from your smartphone. Order refills, track shipments, make payments, and receive dose reminders. Stay on top of your treatment plan with easy access to your medication history and profile.

Highlights
  • Order specialty medication refills
  • Track specialty medication orders
  • Make payments
  • View order history
  • Receive dose reminders
  • Update patient profile
Features
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Welcome to the fully redesigned Accredo app. The Accredo app has been updated to make it easier to manage your specialty medications wherever you are, whenever you want. This app is available only for Accredo Specialty Pharmacy patients. With the Accredo mobile app, you can: • Order medications* – See when your medications are ready to schedule, and place orders directly from the app • Make payments – Pay balances, add payment methods, and manage billing details in one place • View prescriptions and details – See your medications, prescription information, and current status in a single view • Track orders and view history – Stay up to date on your orders and review past activity • Explore copay assistance options – Access tools and resources related to copay support • Complete clinical assessments – Answer required questions in the app instead of over the phone • Chat support – Connect with support through in‑app chat when you need help * Not available for all medications

Screenshots

Express Scripts4 screens
Accredo4 screens

Verdict

The call

Express Scripts and Accredo both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of Accredo's written reviews are positive against 36% of Express Scripts's. Express Scripts's advantage is ratings volume (428K vs 55K). On price, rating, update cadence 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 — 4.7 for Express Scripts against 4.8 for Accredo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Express Scripts has 428K ratings behind it against 55K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Express Scripts's written reviews are positive against 53% of Accredo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Express Scripts versus Accredo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpress ScriptsAccredo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (428K ratings)4.8 (55K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.2% of reviews52.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings428K — better55K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#44 — better#115
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB77 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperExpress ScriptsAccredo Health Group, Inc

Customer experience

Express Scripts

All ratings427,836 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews997 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral12.1%
Negative51.7%

Accredo

All ratings54,719 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews235 reviews
Positive52.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative42.1%

User reviews

Express Scripts

From 428K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Accredo

From 55K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient app for refilling prescriptions
  • 💡 Helpful reminders and notifications
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient ordering process
  • 👍 Friendly and supportive customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent communication and notifications
  • 🐛 Inaccurate account information and billing issues
  • 🐛 Slow response times and long wait times on phone
  • 🐛 Lack of integration between app and customer service
  • 🐛 Difficulty managing prescriptions and delivery

Bugs and requests

Express Scripts

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Accredo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and login issues
  • Inaccurate account balance and payment information
  • Prescription refill process not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable medication reminders
  • Improved account management and transparency
  • Better integration between app and customer service
  • Enhanced communication and notification features

In-app purchases

None

Express Scripts

No in-app purchases

None

Accredo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Express Scripts free?
Express Scripts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Accredo free?
Accredo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Express Scripts or Accredo?
Accredo is rated higher. Express Scripts averages 4.7 out of 5 from 428K ratings, while Accredo averages 4.8 from 55K ratings.
Do Express Scripts or Accredo have ads?
Neither Express Scripts nor Accredo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Express Scripts or Accredo?
Express Scripts ships an update every 3 weeks, and Accredo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Express Scripts was updated on September 24, 2026 and Accredo on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Express Scripts or Accredo?
Express Scripts currently peaks at #44 in the App Store charts, and Accredo at #115. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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