Comparison

BCBSNM vs YFFR U

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

Head to head
About

BCBSNM

Access your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico member information and resources. Manage your coverage, claims, and ID card, find in-network providers, and estimate healthcare costs. Includes features for pharmacy benefits and virtual doctor visits.

Highlights
  • Access coverage, claims, and ID
  • Find in-network doctors and facilities
  • Estimate procedure costs
  • View medical and pharmacy benefits
  • Virtual doctor visits via MDLive
  • Store ID card in Apple Wallet
Features
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The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) app provides access to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico member information and resources. BCBSNM 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

YFFR U

This app offers mental resilience training for high-stress professionals, featuring evidence-based breathwork, movement, and mindset practices. It's designed to help users combat stress, improve focus, and enhance performance under pressure.

Highlights
  • Mission-Specific Protocols
  • Neuroscience-Based Resilience Training
  • On-Demand Classes
  • Performance-Focused Practices
  • Specialty Tracks
  • Community Support
Features
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YFFR University Train your mind. Elevate your performance. YFFR University for Life is the premier mental resilience training app built specifically for first responders and high-stress professionals. Developed by Yoga for First Responders®, this on-demand platform delivers evidence-based breathwork, movement, and mindset practices rooted in neuroscience, tactical performance, and trauma recovery. Whether you’re on shift, between calls, or decompressing at home, this app puts elite-level mental fitness in your pocket—anytime, anywhere. Backed by research and trusted by thousands of fire, law enforcement, EMS, and dispatch professionals, YFFR U is more than just yoga it’s a tactical training tool for your brain and body. Key Features: - Mission-Specific Protocols: Designed for the unique mental and physical demands of public safety careers. - Neuroscience-Based Resilience Training: Combat stress and rewire your nervous system using proven techniques. - On-Demand Classes: Accessible content from 5 to 45 minutes, for all levels and schedules. - Performance-Focused: Boost recovery, focus, and readiness with practices tailored to real-world tactical performance. - Specialty Tracks: Programs for academy recruits, leadership, dispatchers, and more. - Community Support: Access exclusive content and connect with others who understand the job. No fluff. No trendy wellness. Just the mental and physical conditioning you need to perform under pressure and recover with purpose. YFFR U because your life depends on more than just physical training.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YFFR U at 100% against BCBSNM's 21%. YFFR U also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). BCBSNM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. YFFR U sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BCBSNM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YFFR U holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BCBSNM has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of BCBSNM's written reviews are positive against 100% of YFFR U's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BCBSNM ships an update fortnightly, YFFR U every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BCBSNM versus YFFR U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBCBSNMYFFR U
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB110 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBlue Cross and Blue Shield of New MexicoYogaShield (YFFR) CyberAcademy

Customer experience

BCBSNM

All ratings1,472 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive21.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative69.7%

YFFR U

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

BCBSNM

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App often does not have spending or cannot connect
  • App says 'try again later'
  • Password protection is too strict, takes too long to log in
  • Cannot reset password, always an error
  • Cannot change primary cares or pharmacies
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  • Listed providers do not take BCBS or aren't doctors
  • App has bugs and lack of integration
  • Constant login required
  • Touch ID no longer working after app update
  • App fails to log in, never recognizes passwords
  • App locks user out after password reset
  • Cannot get past 'accept our terms' pop-up
  • MFA fails, cannot send code via SMS or email
  • App only shows ID card, no plan information
  • Claims that appear online don't show on app
  • Find a provider feature doesn't always work
  • Spending tracking is inaccurate
  • App does not work from day one
  • App pulls up wrong BCBS region and won't let register
  • Account not permitted access
  • App no longer recognizes userid and password
  • Deductible and out of pocket graph shows zero
  • Spending tab has an error message
  • No information about coverage or costs

Requested features

4 requests
  • 💡 Make appointments from the app
  • 💡 Restore Touch ID feature
  • 💡 Expand claims tab with specific info
  • 💡 Show deductible and coverage info

YFFR U

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BCBSNM

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

YFFR U

One-time1
  • On Demand Practice Library$49.99

Questions

Is BCBSNM free?
BCBSNM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YFFR U free?
YFFR U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BCBSNM or YFFR U?
YFFR U is rated higher. BCBSNM averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while YFFR U averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BCBSNM or YFFR U have ads?
Neither BCBSNM nor YFFR U shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BCBSNM or YFFR U?
BCBSNM ships an update fortnightly, and YFFR U every 4 months. Most recently, BCBSNM was updated on October 29, 2026 and YFFR U on September 22, 2026.

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