# Optum vs RemedyRoot

The clearest difference is rating: RemedyRoot at 5.0 against Optum's 4.4. RemedyRoot also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Optum's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (14K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

RemedyRoot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Optum has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Optum | RemedyRoot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optum/id6504930082/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remedyroot/id6762101314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 187 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Optum Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133706680) | [Manish Chandra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892912571) |

## What reviewers say

### Optum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optum/id6504930082)

Manage your health journey with personalized support. Find providers, schedule appointments, access your health information, and connect with care professionals for guidance. Securely store your data and maximize your benefits.

**Highlights:** Personalized health tracking, Provider search and scheduling, Appointment management, Access to health information, Secure messaging with care team, Benefit and program access

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⚡ Quick test result delivery
- 👨‍⚕️ Compassionate and attentive healthcare providers
- 📋 Detailed medical information access
- 🏥 Well-organized clinic staff
- 💬 Doctor messaging capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Persistent authentication loop errors
- 🔄 Endless loading screens
- ❌ Internal server errors across multiple features
- 🚫 Broken MyChart integration
- ⏱️ Extremely slow app performance

**Reported bugs**

- Login redirects to download app screen despite being logged in
- Buttons trigger authentication loop instead of loading content
- Loading screen stuck indefinitely with no exit option
- Internal server errors on messages, medications, and appointments
- MyChart connection failures with 'unable to connect' messages

**Requested features**

- Native MyChart app instead of embedded version
- Expanded character limit for doctor messages
- Better referral information display with contact details
- Downloadable test results and referral letters
- Improved appointment scheduling interface


### RemedyRoot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remedyroot/id6762101314)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Optum free?

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

### Is RemedyRoot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Optum or RemedyRoot?

RemedyRoot is rated higher. Optum averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while RemedyRoot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Optum or RemedyRoot have ads?

RemedyRoot shows ads; Optum does not.

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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.*