Comparison

Inova vs BlockFinder

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

Head to head
About

Inova

Access your medical records, schedule appointments, and complete check-in for virtual or in-person visits. Find directions to Inova facilities and communicate securely with your healthcare providers.

Highlights
  • Access MyChart medical records
  • eCheck-in for appointments
  • Request medical appointments
  • View test results
  • Request prescription renewals
  • Find facility directions
  • Secure provider communication
Features
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As an Inova patient, you can use our Inova app to access MyChart, a free service offered by participating Inova medical facilities and doctors' offices that gives you personalized and secure on-line access to portions of your medical records. For virtual and in-person visits, you can save time by completing the check-in process using the Inova app. Our mobile app also helps you find and get directions to our hospitals, primary and specialty care offices, urgent care, imaging, and lab locations. With Inova you can: - Request medical appointments with your primary care provider - Use eCheck-in to check-in to you appointment prior to your visit - View your health summary from the MyChart electronic health record - View test results - Request prescription renewals - Access trusted health information resources - Communicate electronically and securely with your providers - Upload health and fitness data, including data from the “Apple health app,” when enrolled in self-tracking programs

About

BlockFinder

Features
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Never Lose Track of Your Blocks Again Managing paraffin blocks can be stressful, time-consuming, and sometimes frustrating. As a histology technician, you know how easy it is for a block to go missing even when it’s right in front of you. That’s why BlockFinder was created: to simplify block tracking, save time, and reduce stress in your lab workflow. Why BlockFinder? Visual block tracking: Take a photo of paraffin block piles or upload an existing image. Accession number search: Type in the accession number you’re looking for, and BlockFinder instantly highlights the exact location in the photo. Fast and accurate: No more searching the same box multiple times. Lab-friendly interface: Clean, intuitive design made specifically for histotechs. Focus on your work, not on hunting for blocks. How It Works: Take a photo of your paraffin block storage. Enter the accession number. BlockFinder highlights the block on the photo instantly so we can stop worrying about lost blocks and start focusing on the work that matters. Get organized. Save time. Reduce stress.

Screenshots

Inova4 screens
BlockFinder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Inova at 832 against BlockFinder's 1. Inova also leads on iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.5). BlockFinder's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

BlockFinder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inova has 832 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Inova versus BlockFinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInovaBlockFinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (832 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings832 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperInova Health SystemKaram Park

Bugs and requests

Inova

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Login fails repeatedly with 'Oops' error message
  • App freezes when attempting to schedule follow-up appointments
  • Server errors and constant loading issues
  • Messages sent disappear without confirmation of delivery
  • Device listed as untrusted repeatedly despite checking trust option
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  • Cannot refill prescriptions despite pharmacy approval
  • Error pages when accessing messages or visit history
  • App redirects to website instead of functioning natively
  • Appointment scheduling blocked with 'no need' message
  • Portal login issues prevent access to all app features
  • Inconsistent syncing between app and web portal

Requested features

11 requests
  • Chronological list view of past visits and future appointments
  • Organize visits by specialty and provider hierarchy
  • Display appointment addresses and local office phone numbers prominently
  • Include all providers in MyChart system
  • In-app room service ordering for hospital patients
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  • Ability to annotate and add notes to medical records
  • Better organization and taxonomy of app sections
  • Improved family member account management
  • Real-time ER wait time information
  • Physician update capability within app
  • Better integration with pharmacy systems

BlockFinder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Inova

No in-app purchases

None

BlockFinder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Inova free?
Inova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlockFinder free?
BlockFinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Inova or BlockFinder?
BlockFinder is rated higher. Inova averages 4.7 out of 5 from 832 ratings, while BlockFinder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Inova or BlockFinder have ads?
Neither Inova nor BlockFinder shows ads.

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