Comparison

M42 vs Sahatna

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

Head to head
About

M42

Manage your healthcare appointments and access personalized educational materials related to your health. Receive timely reminders for appointments and medication refills. This app provides general information and should not replace professional medical advice.

Highlights
  • Schedule and track appointments
  • Access personalized educational materials
  • Receive appointment and refill reminders
  • Access omics-related services
  • View appointment history
Features
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The app streamlines the process of scheduling appointments Features: • Schedule appointments at times that suit you and keep track of your appointment history. • Browse educational materials specifically linked to your diagnoses, test results, and medications. • Receive timely notifications and reminders for upcoming appointments and when it's time to refill your medications. • Access to omics-related services The app, named "M42," offers informational content exclusively and should not be considered as medical guidance or treatment advice by its users. Consequently, "M42" should not be used for medical diagnoses or as a substitute for medical care or treatment recommendations. The information provided within "M42" does not replace the need for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All the content available on "M42," including text, visuals, images, and data, is intended solely for general informational purposes.

About

Sahatna

Manage your health and wellness in Abu Dhabi with this comprehensive app. Book appointments, view health records, track wellness goals with AI insights, and access insurance details. It securely centralizes all your health information and offers personalized guidance.

Highlights
  • Book doctor appointments
  • Manage dependent profiles
  • View health records
  • Track wellness goals with wearables
  • Access insurance card
  • AI Patient Assistant for health insights
  • Manage prescriptions
Features
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Brought to you by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi Sahatna is your all-in-one app for managing health and wellness in Abu Dhabi. Whether you’re booking doctor appointments, checking lab results, tracking wellness goals, or accessing your insurance details — Sahatna brings everything together in one secure and convenient place. With Sahatna’s AI Patient Assistant, you can explore your health records more confidently, receive wellness guidance, and better understand your symptoms — all while staying in control of your data. Connect your wearables to unlock smart goals, stay motivated, and take charge of your health every day. Key Features: • Book Appointments: Schedule in-person or teleconsultation visits with doctors across various healthcare facilities. • Manage Dependent Profiles: Link your children and dependents to your account. Securely share access to your and your dependents’ health profiles. • View Health Records: Access lab results, diagnoses, prescriptions, and more. • Wellness Insights: Sync your wearables for AI-powered smart goals and progress tracking. • Prescriptions: View and manage your medications easily. • Health Insurance Card: Always have your insurance details at your fingertips. • AI Patient Assistant: Get help understanding your medical records, receive symptom guidance, and explore wellness tips. • Primary Care: View your registered primary care providers and book appointments directly with them. Sahatna encourages users to have their primary provider as the first step to healthcare and a trusted partner in health for all family throughout all stages of life. • IFHAS (Integrated Free Health Assessment Service): • Users can explore educational content about IFHAS and learn how preventive health assessments support long-term wellness. • Notifications: Get reminders for appointments, health updates, and more. To use Sahatna, you’ll need to sign in using UAE PASS for secure access. For support or feedback, email sahatna@doh.gov.ae or call us at +971 2 404 5550. For more information, visit https://sahatna-app.doh.gov.ae/. Download Sahatna today!

Screenshots

M424 screens
Sahatna4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sahatna at 4.7 against M42's 1.0. Sahatna also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (57% vs 33%). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sahatna holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sahatna has 74 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of M42's written reviews are positive against 57% of Sahatna's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M42 ships an update every 4 months, Sahatna monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
M42 versus Sahatna: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterM42Sahatna
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (4 ratings)4.7 (74 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings474 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB98 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperG42 HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS L.L.C.Department of Health Abu Dhabi

Customer experience

M42

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Sahatna

All ratings74 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative37.1%

Bugs and requests

M42

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sahatna

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • White/blank loading screen
  • UAE Pass authentication failures
  • Automatic logout from account
  • Results not syncing after notification
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  • Lab results not displaying despite email confirmation
  • Missing notifications for uploaded reports
  • Incomplete data error messages
  • App unresponsive and slow
  • Results disappearing when new ones added

Requested features

9 requests
  • PDF export and download functionality
  • English language option
  • Radiology/imaging report integration
  • Medication delivery through app
  • Full report export capability
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  • Prescription export option
  • Consolidated view of all results
  • Increased report storage capacity
  • Language selection at app launch

In-app purchases

None

M42

No in-app purchases

None

Sahatna

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M42 free?
M42 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sahatna free?
Sahatna is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, M42 or Sahatna?
Sahatna is rated higher. M42 averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Sahatna averages 4.7 from 74 ratings.
Do M42 or Sahatna have ads?
M42 shows ads; Sahatna does not.
Which is updated more often, M42 or Sahatna?
M42 ships an update every 4 months, and Sahatna monthly. Most recently, M42 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sahatna on October 30, 2026.

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