# BCBSTX vs myDentaQuest

The clearest difference is update cadence: BCBSTX at fortnightly against myDentaQuest's every 2 months. BCBSTX also leads on ratings volume (41K vs 2.9K) and chart position (#122 vs unranked). myDentaQuest's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 23%). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for BCBSTX against 4.9 for myDentaQuest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BCBSTX has 41K ratings behind it against 2.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of BCBSTX's written reviews are positive against 36% of myDentaQuest's.

BCBSTX ships an update fortnightly, myDentaQuest every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BCBSTX | myDentaQuest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcbstx/id573016251/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydentaquest/id6443780756/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | 22.8% of reviews | **36.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas](https://appshunter.io/developer/573016254) | [DentaQuest LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649198925) |

## What reviewers say

### BCBSTX

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

**Currently charting:** #122 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


### myDentaQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydentaquest/id6443780756)

Manage your dental benefits easily from your phone. Access your ID card, find a dentist, and view your plan benefits all in one place. This app simplifies using your DentaQuest dental coverage.

**Highlights:** Download and share electronic ID card, Find a dentist with filters, Change your Main Dentist, View plan benefits, Access dental coverage information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful customer support
- 🚀 Efficient app performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login and registration issues
- 🔍 Limited state coverage
- ⚠️ Inaccurate provider information
- 🤔 Confusing user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite loading loop during registration
- Unable to reset password
- Incorrect contact information displayed

**Requested features**

- Expand state coverage
- Improve login and registration process
- Provide more accurate provider information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BCBSTX free?

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

### Is myDentaQuest free?

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

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

myDentaQuest is rated higher. BCBSTX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while myDentaQuest averages 4.9 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do BCBSTX or myDentaQuest have ads?

Neither BCBSTX nor myDentaQuest shows ads.

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

BCBSTX ships an update fortnightly, and myDentaQuest every 2 months. Most recently, BCBSTX was updated on September 25, 2026 and myDentaQuest on September 24, 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.*