Comparison

Inova vs Dossly

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

Dossly

Features
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Dossly helps people living with diabetes manage their daily health with confidence while keeping trusted caregivers informed when it matters most. Track your glucose readings, medications, insulin doses, meals, water intake, exercise, and other important health activities in one place. Receive reminders throughout the day, monitor your progress over time, and build healthy routines that support better diabetes management. CareCircle allows family members and caregivers to stay connected through secure messaging, shared health updates, medication confirmations, and progress notifications. Whether you are managing diabetes independently or with support from loved ones, Dossly makes communication simple and reliable. Key features include • Blood glucose tracking • Medication and insulin reminders • Health insights and trends • Caregiver messaging • Secure proof photo sharing • Medication adherence tracking • Daily health summaries • Water intake tracking • Activity tracking • Apple Health integration • Focus Lock support for caregiver assisted routines • Secure cloud synchronization • Offline support with automatic synchronization • Privacy focused health data protection Dossly is designed to support everyday diabetes management while giving caregivers greater visibility into important health activities. Dossly is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making medical decisions.

Screenshots

Inova4 screens
Dossly4 screens

Verdict

The call

Inova and Dossly are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Inova versus Dossly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInovaDossly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (436 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings436 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB37 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperInova Health SystemNOURADDIN ABDURAHMAN ADEN

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

Dossly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Inova

No in-app purchases

None

Dossly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Inova free?
Inova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dossly free?
Dossly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Inova or Dossly have ads?
Neither Inova nor Dossly shows ads.

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