# NewSpring vs Physicians Plan

The clearest difference is rating: Physicians Plan at 5.0 against NewSpring's 4.6. Physicians Plan also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). NewSpring's advantage is ratings volume (87 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Physicians Plan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NewSpring has 87 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NewSpring | Physicians Plan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newspring/id492113528/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physicians-plan/id6467429003/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 79 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NewSpring Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046561240) | [Bariatric Associates LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526145362) |

## What reviewers say

### NewSpring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newspring/id492113528)

Deepen your spiritual connection through daily habits like prayer, gratitude, and Bible reading. Engage with sermons and connect with a supportive community for prayer and encouragement.

**Highlights:** Daily spiritual habits, Gratitude and prayer, Bible reading, Sermon archive, Community prayer, Spiritual journey tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Love the church
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎵 Great music and sermons
- 💡 Notes feature helpful
- 📲 Great for staying connected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- ❌ Updates break functionality
- 🔒 Too much personal info requested
- 🚫 Background audio not working
- 📉 Old app was better

**Reported bugs**

- App stops loading after updates
- Login code not sent
- App crashes on opening
- Audio stops playing when screen is black
- App not working correctly on iPad (video issues)

**Requested features**

- Add Apple TV app
- Add PayPal option for giving
- Add Notification Center widget for daily bible verse
- Add live streaming to the app
- Create a Fuse student ministry app


### Physicians Plan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physicians-plan/id6467429003)

This app offers personalized medical-based plans for weight loss, aesthetics, and med spa services. It facilitates progress tracking, meal logging, and hydration monitoring, with secure messaging and scheduling. Integration with health platforms is also supported.

**Highlights:** Medical-based weight loss plans, Aesthetics and med spa solutions, Progress tracking, Meal and hydration logging, HIPAA compliant messaging, Apple HealthKit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NewSpring free?

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

### Is Physicians Plan free?

Physicians Plan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NewSpring or Physicians Plan?

Physicians Plan is rated higher. NewSpring averages 4.6 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Physicians Plan averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NewSpring or Physicians Plan have ads?

Neither NewSpring nor Physicians Plan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NewSpring or Physicians Plan?

NewSpring ships an update every 3 weeks, and Physicians Plan every 3 weeks. Most recently, NewSpring was updated on September 5, 2026 and Physicians Plan on June 4, 2026.

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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.*