# BCBSTX vs myBlue

The clearest difference is rating: BCBSTX at 4.8 against myBlue's 2.0. BCBSTX also leads on ratings volume (45K vs 141) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). myBlue's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

BCBSTX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BCBSTX has 45K ratings behind it against 141, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of BCBSTX's written reviews are positive against 24% of myBlue's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BCBSTX ships an update fortnightly, myBlue every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BCBSTX | myBlue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcbstx/id573016251/reviews)** | [2.0 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myblue/id633327088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 141 |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | **24.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas](https://appshunter.io/developer/573016254) | [BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD OF MISSISSIPPI](https://appshunter.io/developer/633327151) |

## What reviewers say

### BCBSTX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcbstx/id573016251)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Access your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas member information, including coverage, claims, and ID cards. Find in-network providers, estimate procedure costs, and manage prescriptions. Virtual visits with doctors are also available.

**Highlights:** Access coverage and claims, Find in-network doctors and facilities, Estimate procedure costs, Manage prescriptions and pharmacy benefits, Virtual doctor visits, Access ID cards offline

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accessible and supportive
- 🚀 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Prompt action
- 🚀 Convenient access to information
- 🚀 Excellent customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Terrible interface
- 🐛 Can't do televisits
- 🐛 Can't log in
- 🐛 Doesn't provide EOB
- 🐛 Barely works

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- App crashes
- Functionality not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Allow login with Face ID/Passkey
- Provide access to actual EOB
- Allow multiple user profiles for family
- Improve provider search functionality
- Add ability to submit claims through app


### myBlue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myblue/id633327088)

Access your personalized health and wellness benefit plan information on the go. View benefits, claims history, prescription details, and find network providers. Manage your health information and connect with customer support easily.

**Highlights:** View benefit details at a glance, Virtual ID card, Claims history, Prescription drug information, Find network providers, Locate pharmacies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BCBSTX free?

BCBSTX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is myBlue free?

myBlue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BCBSTX or myBlue?

BCBSTX is rated higher. BCBSTX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while myBlue averages 2.0 from 141 ratings.

### Do BCBSTX or myBlue have ads?

Neither BCBSTX nor myBlue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BCBSTX or myBlue?

BCBSTX ships an update fortnightly, and myBlue every 5 weeks. Most recently, BCBSTX was updated on October 23, 2026 and myBlue on October 21, 2026.

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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.*