Comparison

DaVita Secure Messaging vs NineBox

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

Head to head
About

DaVita Secure Messaging

This HIPAA-compliant tool facilitates rapid communication and cross-team collaboration for healthcare professionals. It helps eliminate phone tag, organize messages by patient, and streamline care coordination among teams across different facilities.

Highlights
  • HIPAA-compliant messaging
  • Rapid communication
  • Cross-team collaboration
  • Message tagging by patient
  • Group messaging
  • Care coordination across facilities
Features
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DaVita’s HIPAA-compliant messaging tool supports rapid communication and cross-team collaboration. DaVita Secure Messaging is available for DaVita teammates and credentialed providers. Why use secure messaging? • Eliminate phone tag and message for faster response • Tag messages by patient to make it easy to find messages later • Keep everyone on the same page with group messaging • Coordinate care with teammates across facilities (without special access requests) • Streamline communication across teams; for example, between IKC and DKC teammates regarding mutual patients or ICHD and Home TMs when a patient is transitioning modalities Hear from Teammates • “It saves so much time to be able to send a secure message and not to be making multiple phone calls” - Registered Dietician • “[Secure messaging] is a streamlined (and HIPAA compliant) way to communicate with physicians and teammates in non-emergent situations. I highly recommend it.” – Clinical Coordinator • There should be more use from TM and physicians. [It] makes for more efficient communication. – Facility Administrator

About

NineBox

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Ninebox helps leaders visualize, track, and develop their team using the proven Nine Box Talent Grid method. Whether you’re managing performance reviews, succession planning, or team growth, Ninebox gives you a clear, visual overview of where your people stand and how they evolve over time. Key Features available with paid subscription: - Interactive Talent Grid: Place team members on the 9-box grid with intuitive drag-and-drop. - Snapshots & Progress Tracking: Capture moments in time and compare progress across periods to see how your team develops. - Import & Export Teams: Easily share your grid setup with other managers or collaborators. - PDF Export: Generate professional summaries ready to share with HR or leadership. Ninebox makes it effortless to turn talent insights into action. Empower better decisions, foster growth, and keep your team moving forward. License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DaVita Secure Messaging4 screens
NineBox3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DaVita Secure Messaging at none against NineBox's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. NineBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DaVita Secure Messaging asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DaVita Secure Messaging ships an update every 11 days, NineBox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DaVita Secure Messaging versus NineBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaVita Secure MessagingNineBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (49 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaVita, Inc.Philippe Weidmann

In-app purchases

None

DaVita Secure Messaging

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NineBox

Subscriptions2
  • NineBox Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • NineBox Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is DaVita Secure Messaging free?
DaVita Secure Messaging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NineBox free?
NineBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DaVita Secure Messaging or NineBox have ads?
Neither DaVita Secure Messaging nor NineBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DaVita Secure Messaging or NineBox?
DaVita Secure Messaging ships an update every 11 days, and NineBox every 2 weeks. Most recently, DaVita Secure Messaging was updated on November 5, 2026 and NineBox on October 30, 2026.

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