Comparison

BCBSIL vs Tomahawk Science

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

Head to head
About

BCBSIL

Access your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois member information, including coverage, claims, and ID cards. Find in-network providers, estimate procedure costs, and manage pharmacy benefits. This app also offers virtual visit options and shopping tools for new plans.

Highlights
  • Access coverage, claims, and ID cards
  • Find in-network doctors and facilities
  • Estimate procedure costs
  • Manage pharmacy benefits and prescriptions
  • Virtual doctor visits
  • View Explanation of Benefits
Features
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The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) app provides access to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois member information and resources. BCBSIL app also provides shopping information such as getting a quote and tracking an application. Members can: • Login, register or change password • Easily access coverage, claims, and ID • Check deductible and out of pockets amounts • Find an in network doctor, hospital or facility • Find a nearby urgent care facility • Estimate the costs of procedures, tests and treatments • View patient reviews and average wait time • Search for doctors that speak Spanish • View medical benefits and copay levels • View pharmacy benefits and copay levels • Send ID to Apple Wallet for offline access • View their Explanation of Benefits • Log in via Touch ID • Share ID Card • Members with applicable pharmacy coverage can search for drug information and cost estimates, view and compare nearby pharmacies, and view reminders related to their prescriptions • Members with applicable coverage can access MDLive for virtual visits with a doctor (MDLive uses allergies and medications from your HealthKit when requesting a virtual visit)

About

Tomahawk Science

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For members of Tomahawk Science to reserve their place in a class, sign up for gym events, and general account management like updating headshots and credit card on file.

Screenshots

BCBSIL4 screens
Tomahawk Science4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: BCBSIL at #210 against Tomahawk Science's unranked. BCBSIL also leads on device support. Tomahawk Science's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
BCBSIL versus Tomahawk Science: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBCBSILTomahawk Science
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (28K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings28K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#210 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Cross and Blue Shield of IllinoisPushPress, Inc.

Bugs and requests

BCBSIL

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login credentials not recognized
  • Unable to access account information
  • Inconsistent app behavior across devices
  • Errors when trying to update personal details

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to copy insurance information
  • Enhanced provider search with more details
  • Seamless integration with other healthcare apps
  • Improved mobile-optimized design and navigation
  • Faster and more reliable app performance

Tomahawk Science

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BCBSIL

No in-app purchases

None

Tomahawk Science

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BCBSIL free?
BCBSIL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tomahawk Science free?
Tomahawk Science is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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