# MyIH vs barre[tend]

The clearest difference is rating: barre[tend] at 5.0 against MyIH's 4.6. barre[tend] also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). MyIH's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 47) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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.

barre[tend] holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyIH has 4.7K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MyIH ships an update every 3 weeks, barre[tend] monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyIH | barre[tend] |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myih/id525417542/reviews) | **[5.0 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barretend/id1539978305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 104 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Independent Health Association, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/525417545) | [Barre tend LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455807921) |

## What reviewers say

### MyIH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myih/id525417542)

Access your health plan information, find providers, and manage your benefits on the go. This app provides a secure way to view your ID card, track deductibles, and check claim statuses. It also offers tools for health management and direct communication with member services.

**Highlights:** Find a doctor or provider, Access member ID card, View benefits and plan details, Track deductible status, Manage primary care providers, Check claim status, Secure messaging

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 EOBs are nice and accessible
- 👍 Found the MyIH app very easy to use and helpful for what I need
- 👍 One less card to carry
- 👍 Awesome Update - much easier to use and has more info than the old app
- 👍 Great app - simple and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 The app doesn't work, wasted 30 minutes trying to just get on it
- 🐛 The app is slow and lags all the time, takes a long time to load info
- 🐛 So slow and glitchy
- 🐛 Moved healthy extras amount off the main screen and now it's just a white screen
- 🐛 Never works without at least one issue, constantly lagging and freezing

**Reported bugs**

- The app doesn't work, wasted 30 minutes trying to just get on it
- The app is slow and lags all the time, takes a long time to load info
- Moved healthy extras amount off the main screen and now it's just a white screen
- Never works without at least one issue, constantly lagging and freezing
- Site is having problems, I get an error when I try to read an email

**Requested features**

- I would like to be able to see if authorizations have been approved, this should be a visible item for patients to access
- Need a list of specialists provided in the app


### barre[tend]

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barretend/id1539978305)

Easily schedule your fitness classes at your preferred barre studio. Discover new classes and book your spot to find your balance.

**Highlights:** Fitness scheduling, Barre studio booking, Class discovery, Easy booking, Find your balance

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyIH free?

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

### Is barre[tend] free?

barre[tend] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MyIH or barre[tend]?

barre[tend] is rated higher. MyIH averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while barre[tend] averages 5.0 from 47 ratings.

### Do MyIH or barre[tend] have ads?

Neither MyIH nor barre[tend] shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyIH or barre[tend]?

MyIH ships an update every 3 weeks, and barre[tend] monthly. Most recently, MyIH was updated on October 26, 2026 and barre[tend] on October 21, 2026.

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