MyMD vs MDLIVE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyMD
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Click MyMD has been a provider of digital health solutions since 1996. MyMD provides healthcare providers tools to interact with patients quickly and provide reliable and correct information. With MyMD you can: Consult Doctor/Healthcare Provider Quickly get Medical Advice Make appointments conveniently Talk to a Doctor and Exchange text Messages Patients are Welcome to Sign up on MyMD App as this Doctor Consultation Application objective is to facilitate physician/patient dialogue to improve patient care by providing health information. MyMD would help patients making informed decisions through their smartphone that quickly links to a text-ready, practicing physician. With a small fee, patients can exchange text messages 24/7 with an on-call primary care doctor. "We aim to make you feel comfortable when you need to talk to a Doctor and make it easy and accessible" when you sign-in for the service. It's like a Virtual Doctor Visit that offers Doctor Consultation "When you need to talk to a doctor, you may do so by contacting him or her through your smart Phone." Text messages will be returned promptly. You can Ask your Doctor and get Consult yourself with Expert doctors without in person Doctor's Visit. Once subscribers sign up for the service on the MyMD doctor consult app (Apple App store), the payments are made on a per session basis, which includes text messages. Several different packages are available for individual needs, while employers or insurance providers also may subscribe for their members. For your convenience you may buy yearly access or fewer numbers of consults. "It's possible that a quick series of text messages may help you avoid an ER visit or a delayed doctor's office appointment," MyMD will be a time and cost saver for patients who prefer to get knowledgeable medical advice quickly, without having to wait for an in-person visit to Doctor Clinic. This is so important when COVID-19 is a convincible exposure threat. MyMD Invites Family Physicians, Internal Medicine Physicians and Nurse Practitioners, to join MyMD team of providers to be part of healthy communities. Benefits are increased revenues for providers and prompt patient care. Download MyMD doctor consult app now & Experience the Whole new and easy way to Consult Doctor Online In emergency you call 911
MDLIVE
Access virtual doctor visits with board-certified physicians, licensed therapists, and psychiatrists 24/7. Get on-demand or scheduled appointments for a wide range of non-emergency medical and behavioral health conditions from home.
- Virtual doctor visits 24/7
- Behavioral health appointments
- Dermatology services
- On-demand or scheduled appointments
- Treatment for 80+ non-emergency conditions
- Prescription refills
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Have an MDLIVE virtual doctor visit with board-certified physicians from the comfort and convenience of your own home or from wherever you are, whenever you want – nights, after hours, weekends, and holidays. MDLIVE also offers behavioral health appointments with licensed therapists and board-certified psychiatrists as well as dermatology services. You can schedule an appointment at a time and day that's convenient for you or have an on-demand visit in around 15 minutes. All MDLIVE doctors are board-certified and state-licensed, with an average of 15+ years of experience. MDLIVE has two National Committee for Quality Assurance certifications and is accredited by the American Telemedicine Association. MDLIVE doctors are also friendly, caring, compassionate, and experts in conducting virtual medical consultations. And best of all, 9 out of 10 people would recommend us to their friends and family members in need of a doctor's visit. Great reasons to use MDLIVE virtual doctors: 1. You're not feeling up to leaving home 2. You want to avoid the high cost of Urgent Care or the ER 3. Your doctor isn't available 4. It's after hours, the weekend or a holiday 5. You need a short-term refill on a prescription 6. It's hard to get to the doctor's office 7. You don't want to take time off work or be away from home MDLIVE doctors treat more than 80 non-emergency medical conditions like these: • Allergies • Back Pain • Bronchitis • Common Cold • Constipation • Cough • COVID-19 Assessment • Diarrhea • Ear Infections • Flu • Headache • Nausea • Pink Eye • Rashes • Respiratory Problems • Sinus Infections • Sore Throat • Strep Throat • Urinary Tract Infections (Females 18+) • …and more We also offer treatment and support for a wide variety of behavioral health issues: • Addictions • Anxiety • Bipolar Disorder • Depression • Grief and Loss • LGBTQ+ Support • Life Changes • Men's Issues • Panic Disorders • Parenting Issues • Postpartum Depression • Relationship Issues • Stress Management • Trauma and PTSD • Women's Issues • And more MDLIVE provides the ability for Virtual Primary Care patients to connect with FDA-cleared medical devices and securely share their data with their MDLIVE Care Team and Primary Care Provider. Although the data is not actively monitored, it is carefully reviewed during subsequent follow-up visits. At these visits, healthcare providers utilize their clinical judgment to effectively manage the patient's condition and treatment plan in accordance with established clinical guidelines. It is important to note that MDLIVE does not support individual usage without the consent and support of a healthcare provider. Therefore, users must always consult with their healthcare provider before making any changes to their care plan, ensuring that their treatment aligns with the appropriate clinical guidance. We treat thousands of people a day with many different conditions, but you should not use MDLIVE if you are experiencing a medical emergency. In addition, we don't treat sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infections in males, or urinary tract infections in females under 18 years of age. MDLIVE also cannot treat children under 3 with a fever and children under 12 with ear pain. Copyright © 2023 MDLIVE, Inc. All Rights Reserved. MDLIVE may not be available in certain states and is subject to state regulations. MDLIVE does not replace the primary care physician, is not an insurance product, and may not be able to substitute for traditional in-person care in every case or for every condition. MDLIVE does not guarantee patients will receive a prescription, does not prescribe DEA controlled substances and may not prescribe non-therapeutic drugs and certain other drugs which may be harmful because of their potential for abuse. MDLIVE and the MDLIVE logo are registered trademarks of MDLIVE, Inc. and may not be used without written permission. For complete terms of use, visit www.mdlive.com/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MDLIVE at every 6 weeks against MyMD's every 14 months. MDLIVE also leads on chart position (#105 vs unranked). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyMD ships an update every 14 months, MDLIVE every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyMD | MDLIVE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (94K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 94K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #105 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Telehealth group LLC | MDLIVE, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
MyMD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MDLIVE
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect insurance information
- Prescriptions not being sent to pharmacy
- Appointments not being properly logged
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to contact providers directly
- Option to rate/review individual providers
- Improved billing transparency
In-app purchases
MyMD
No in-app purchases
MDLIVE
No in-app purchases









