Healthengine vs KnowDose
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Healthengine
Easily manage all your healthcare needs in one app. Find, book, and manage appointments with various health providers, access telehealth, and view prescriptions. Millions of Australians trust this platform to simplify healthcare access.
- Find and book healthcare appointments 24/7
- Search by specialty, availability, and location
- Access telehealth with online GPs
- View prescriptions and request repeats
- Save favorite providers
- Get appointment reminders and sync with calendar
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Easily manage your healthcare in one place with the Healthengine app. We’re here to make healthcare easier to access, helping you find the right care and book it fast. MANAGE YOUR HEALTHCARE IN ONE APP • Find, book and manage appointments 24/7 with GPs, dentists, physios and more near you • Choose from 10,000+ practices and 30,000+ practitioners across Australia, including bulk billing, urgent and after-hours appointments • Search by suburb, specialty and availability to find the right provider • See pricing from participating providers before you book • Filter by health fund (where available) • Book same-day and after-hours GP appointments when you need care fast • Access telehealth with online GPs for things like medical certificates, general consults, referrals and advice • Save favourites in My Care Team™ and book again in a few taps • View your appointment history and rebook in seconds • Get smart reminders and calendar sync, so you don’t miss an appointment • View prescriptions securely and request repeats online (where available) • Book with confidence, your health information is protected FIND AND BOOK HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS Healthengine helps you connect with: • GPs • Dentists • Physiotherapists • Chiropractors • Podiatrists • Psychologists • Medical specialists • Pharmacy services • Urgent appointments (where available) …and more. WHY MILLIONS OF AUSTRALIANS CHOOSE HEALTHENGINE • One of Australia’s largest healthcare booking platforms • 10,000+ practices and 30,000+ practitioners nationwide • Book care across GP, dental, allied health, specialist and more Healthcare should be easy to access. Whether it’s preventive care or urgent help, Healthengine is here to help you find the care you need, when you need it.
KnowDose
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KnowDose is an intelligent medication tracking app designed to help you stay on schedule and reduce dosing mistakes. With a simple photo-based setup, just take a photo of your medication to get started. KnowDose uses optional AI assistance to extract details and set up schedules and reminders—no manual typing or unnecessary complexity. Includes 2 free medication scans. Additional scans and continued access to AI-powered setup, such as diet suggestions and interaction checks, require a subscription. KnowDose focuses on reliability and safety, working offline and integrating deeply with iOS system features. Key features: • Photo-based medication setup • Smart medication schedules and reminders • Live Activity safety timers to help prevent timing, meal, or double-dose conflicts • Optional AI assistance to speed up setup (subscription required after free scans) • Offline-first reliability • Cross-device sync for signed-in users Subscription information: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period KnowDose is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Healthengine at none against KnowDose's 3. KnowDose's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. KnowDose sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Healthengine asks for nothing beyond the download.
Healthengine ships an update fortnightly, KnowDose every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Healthengine | KnowDose |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (49 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 247 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HealthEngine Pty Ltd | zexi liu |
Bugs and requests
Healthengine
Reported bugs
3 issues- Scripts not loading or disappearing
- Appointment booking errors
- Forced integration with e-script handling
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to book telehealth appointments
- Integration with more healthcare providers
- Option to view doctor gender
- Improved e-script management
- Better calendar sync and reminders
KnowDose
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Healthengine
No in-app purchases
KnowDose
- Monthly subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Annually subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Knowdoes monthly Subsciption$4.99




