# MyLABlue vs MARLÖ

The clearest difference is rating: MARLÖ at 4.3 against MyLABlue's 3.8. MARLÖ also leads on ratings volume (156 vs 10) and review sentiment (31% vs 19%). MyLABlue's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

MARLÖ holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MARLÖ has 156 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of MyLABlue's written reviews are positive against 31% of MARLÖ's.

MyLABlue ships an update monthly, MARLÖ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyLABlue | MARLÖ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylablue/id714463811/reviews) | **[4.3 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marlo/id6473759225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **156** |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | **31.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 171 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana](https://appshunter.io/developer/714463814) | [Alcon Vision, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478292547) |

## What reviewers say

### MyLABlue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylablue/id714463811)

Access your Louisiana Blue health insurance information easily and securely. Manage your benefits, track claims, estimate costs, and connect with support all in one convenient app.

**Highlights:** Secure messaging with support, Check prior-authorization status, Track claims, benefits, and deductibles, Estimate medical care costs, Share health information access, Find in-network providers, Download digital ID card, Upload health and fitness data

**In-app purchases:** none


### MARLÖ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marlo/id6473759225)

Manage your eye health and contact lens orders effortlessly with your eye doctor's practice. Receive timely reorder reminders, track your orders, and access personalized eye care tips. Find a local eye doctor if you're not yet connected.

**Highlights:** Contact lens reorder reminders, Seamless ordering process, Order status tracking, Direct connection to eye doctor, Find a local eye doctor, Personalized eye care tips

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyLABlue free?

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

### Is MARLÖ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyLABlue or MARLÖ?

MARLÖ is rated higher. MyLABlue averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while MARLÖ averages 4.3 from 156 ratings.

### Do MyLABlue or MARLÖ have ads?

Neither MyLABlue nor MARLÖ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyLABlue or MARLÖ?

MyLABlue ships an update monthly, and MARLÖ every 3 weeks. Most recently, MyLABlue was updated on September 26, 2026 and MARLÖ on September 18, 2026.

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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.*