Comparison

MetLife US vs Magellan Now

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

Head to head
About

MetLife US

Manage your MetLife benefits efficiently with this app. Access dental and disability coverage details, find providers, and track claims. Securely access your information and update personal details on the go.

Highlights
  • Access dental coverage and claims
  • Find and book dentist appointments
  • Review disability claim information
  • Report absences and update direct deposit
  • Access Group Life, Accident & Health, Group Legal, and Vision products
Features
Currently charting
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Manage your benefits anytime, anywhere, with the MetLife US App. Designed to align with the MyBenefits web experience, the app provides convenient access to the tools and information you need, all in one place, plus enhanced features and functionality. Key Features: Dental • View coverage and claims • Find a dentist • Get personalized treatment estimates • Access your ID card Disability • File and manage claims • View claim details and status updates • Contact your case manager • Upload documents securely • Update direct deposit information Additional Benefits Access information for a variety of MetLife products, including: • Group Life Insurance • Supplemental Health Benefits • Group Legal Plans • Vision Coverage • And more For additional product information and benefit resources, visit MetLife.com

About

Magellan Now

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Magellan Now is a better way to stay informed and connected with the Magellan community -- in just 2 minutes a day. Why you’ll love the Magellan Now App: - Stay up-to-date on the latest business, industry and local news & information - Receive personalized notifications on breaking news and announcements - Connect with your community by posting photos, stories and feedback - Share relevant content and become a social thought leader - Elegantly designed to fit your on-the-go lifestyle

Screenshots

MetLife US4 screens
Magellan Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MetLife US at every 6 weeks against Magellan Now's every 4 months. MetLife US also leads on chart position (#109 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MetLife US ships an update every 6 weeks, Magellan Now every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
MetLife US versus Magellan Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetLife USMagellan Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (25K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings25K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#109 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB148 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMetLifeFirstup, Inc.

Bugs and requests

MetLife US

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Registration process fails to complete
  • App unable to load user profile and account details
  • Inconsistencies between app and website data
  • Unreliable payment processing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view detailed policy and claims information
  • Improved search and filtering for providers
  • Integration with mobile wallets for digital insurance cards
  • Enhanced user profile management

Magellan Now

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MetLife US

No in-app purchases

None

Magellan Now

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MetLife US free?
MetLife US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magellan Now free?
Magellan Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MetLife US or Magellan Now have ads?
Neither MetLife US nor Magellan Now shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MetLife US or Magellan Now?
MetLife US ships an update every 6 weeks, and Magellan Now every 4 months. Most recently, MetLife US was updated on November 10, 2026 and Magellan Now on November 6, 2026.

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