# Express Scripts vs TRICARE East

The clearest difference is rating: Express Scripts at 4.7 against TRICARE East's 4.3. Express Scripts also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 10%) and ratings volume (428K vs 7.1K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Express Scripts holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Express Scripts has 428K ratings behind it against 7.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Express Scripts's written reviews are positive against 10% of TRICARE East's.

Express Scripts ships an update every 3 weeks, TRICARE East every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Express Scripts | TRICARE East |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (428K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/express-scripts/id442464896/reviews)** | [4.3 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricare-east/id981247040/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **428K** | 7.1K |
| Positive reviews | **36.2% of reviews** | 10.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | #137 |
| Size | 94 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Express Scripts](https://appshunter.io/developer/412941751) | [Humana Military](https://appshunter.io/developer/981247039) |

## What reviewers say

### Express Scripts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/express-scripts/id442464896)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### TRICARE East

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricare-east/id981247040)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

Manage your TRICARE East health benefits. View claims, referrals, and authorizations with status and provider details. Access and share your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and eligibility information.

**Highlights:** View claims, referrals, and authorizations, Check status and provider information, View, print, share, and email EOBs, Grant access (Release of Information), View eligibility and PCM information, Find network providers, Make payments and view history

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Tracks claims processing
- 🚀 App has improved over time
- 💡 Alternate login options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🔒 Overly complicated login process
- 🤯 Difficult to find and access information

**Reported bugs**

- Login information not recognized
- Password requirements incompatible with app
- Search functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Face authentication or biometric login
- Ability to update profile and contact info
- Secure messaging and prescription tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Express Scripts free?

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

### Is TRICARE East free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Express Scripts or TRICARE East?

Express Scripts is rated higher. Express Scripts averages 4.7 out of 5 from 428K ratings, while TRICARE East averages 4.3 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Express Scripts or TRICARE East have ads?

Neither Express Scripts nor TRICARE East shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Express Scripts or TRICARE East?

Express Scripts ships an update every 3 weeks, and TRICARE East every 2 months. Most recently, Express Scripts was updated on September 25, 2026 and TRICARE East on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Express Scripts or TRICARE East?

Express Scripts currently peaks at #43 in the App Store charts, and TRICARE East at #137. 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.*