# Inova vs BlockFinder

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inova | BlockFinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (832 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inova/id533878685/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockfinder/id6751551793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **832** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 171 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inova Health System](https://appshunter.io/developer/384637519) | [Karam Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835765609) |

## What reviewers say

### Inova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inova/id533878685)

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:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy access to medical records and test results
- 💬 Simple messaging with healthcare providers
- 📅 Convenient appointment scheduling and tracking
- 🚀 Quick prescription refill requests
- 📱 Centralized health information in one place

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login and authentication issues
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes when scheduling appointments
- ❌ Poor navigation and confusing interface layout
- ⚠️ Inconsistent functionality across different features
- 🔐 Device trust issues - constant re-authentication required

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### BlockFinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockfinder/id6751551793)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*