Comparison

TidewaterPM vs CareFirst Blue Connect

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

Head to head
About

TidewaterPM

This app allows homeowners and board members to manage community association interactions. Users can make payments, view account details, access community documents, and submit requests or work orders. Board members have additional features for task management and review processes.

Highlights
  • Make payments
  • View account details
  • Access community documents
  • Submit requests and work orders
  • Manage board tasks
  • Review violations and invoices
Features
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The Tidewater Property Management Homeowner and Board App is a mobile-friendly way to interface with your community association. You will be able to make payments, view your account, and access community information all in one place. If you already have a login to your association website, you can login to the App using the same email address and password you use for your association website. If you do not have a current login to your association site, simply click the register button and submit your information. Once your registration is approved, you will receive an email with a link to set your password and then you will be able to log into your account directly from this app. If you already have a login and do not remember your password, click the Forgot Password link, enter your email address to request a password reset and you will receive an email with a link to set your password. Once set, you can login with your email address and new password. Once logged in, Homeowners will have direct access to the following features: a. Easily switch between accounts if multiple properties are owned b. Homeowner Dashboard c. Access association documents d. Access association directories e. Access association photos f. Access Contact Us Page g. Pay Assessments h. Access violations – add comments and take pictures from mobile device to add to violation i. Submit ACC Requests and include pictures and attachments (pictures can be taken from mobile device) j. Access homeowner ledger k. Submit work orders and check on status of their work orders (add comments and take pictures from mobile device) In addition, Board Members will be able to take advantage of the following features: a. Board Tasks b. ACC Review c. Board documents d. Violations Review e. Invoice Approval f. Work Order Review

About

CareFirst Blue Connect

Manage your health insurance benefits on the go. Access personalized information about claims, deductibles, and coverage. Easily find providers and download your ID card.

Highlights
  • Manage health insurance
  • View claims and deductibles
  • Check coverage details
  • Download ID cards
  • Locate providers and urgent care
  • Register for My Account
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This application gives CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage members the ability to manage their health insurance through their mobile devices by providing secure, personalized information on items ranging from claims, deductibles, who's covered, and downloadable ID Cards, to locating a provider or urgent care center near them. Members can also register for the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage secure member site, My Account, and maintain their account and communication preferences using the application.

Screenshots

TidewaterPM4 screens
CareFirst Blue Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TidewaterPM at 15.0 against CareFirst Blue Connect's 17.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.4 for TidewaterPM against 1.4 for CareFirst Blue Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 23 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TidewaterPM ships an update every 2 months, CareFirst Blue Connect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TidewaterPM versus CareFirst Blue Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTidewaterPMCareFirst Blue Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (17 ratings) — better1.4 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1723 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCINC SystemsCareFirst, Inc.

Customer experience

TidewaterPM

All ratings17 ratings
Positive5.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative88.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

CareFirst Blue Connect

All ratings22 ratings
Positive9.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative86.4%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative92.9%

In-app purchases

None

TidewaterPM

No in-app purchases

None

CareFirst Blue Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TidewaterPM free?
TidewaterPM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CareFirst Blue Connect free?
CareFirst Blue Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TidewaterPM or CareFirst Blue Connect?
TidewaterPM is rated higher. TidewaterPM averages 1.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while CareFirst Blue Connect averages 1.4 from 23 ratings.
Do TidewaterPM or CareFirst Blue Connect have ads?
Neither TidewaterPM nor CareFirst Blue Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TidewaterPM or CareFirst Blue Connect?
TidewaterPM ships an update every 2 months, and CareFirst Blue Connect every 5 weeks. Most recently, TidewaterPM was updated on September 20, 2026 and CareFirst Blue Connect on August 31, 2026.

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