# Coverage Search vs Market Scope+

The clearest difference is rating: Market Scope+ at 4.8 against Coverage Search's 4.3. Coverage Search's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Market Scope+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coverage Search has 574 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Coverage Search ships an update every 2 months, Market Scope+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coverage Search | Market Scope+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (574 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coverage-search/id834992816/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/market-scope-plus/id1642558540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **574** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MMIT](https://appshunter.io/developer/834992819) | [Market Scope Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642558542) |

## What reviewers say

### Coverage Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coverage-search/id834992816)

Access up-to-date drug coverage and restriction details for millions of health plans and PBMs. Quickly understand how medications are covered to guide prescribing decisions and identify preferred alternatives for patients. Information is updated nightly for accuracy.

**Highlights:** Drug coverage and restriction information, Search health plans and PBMs, View detailed coverage by plan, Identify drug restriction criteria, Compare coverage across drug forms, Save favorite plans and products

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful tool for patients and practitioners
- 🚀 Quick access to formulary information
- 💡 Useful for prior authorizations and cost-saving
- 🤖 Comprehensive database of insurance plans and coverage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow to update with accurate information
- 🔍 Inconsistent and inaccurate data
- 🔄 Requires frequent reinstallation to function properly

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes during data download
- Crashes when changing search parameters
- Outdated formulary information not updated in a timely manner

**Requested features**

- Add Medicare Part B coverage information
- Provide plan details like number of covered lives
- Include ICD-10 codes for easier diagnosis-based searches
- Allow searching by BIN, PCN, and Group numbers


### Market Scope+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/market-scope-plus/id1642558540)

Connect with over 500 ophthalmic companies and 2,000 eye care practices globally. Share your expertise through surveys and access market research reports. Stay updated on industry news and participate in polls.

**Highlights:** Connect with eye care providers and companies, Participate in syndicated and sponsored surveys, Access practice benchmark reports, License market reports and data subscriptions, Read ophthalmic news, Participate in weekly polls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coverage Search free?

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

### Is Market Scope+ free?

Market Scope+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Coverage Search or Market Scope+?

Market Scope+ is rated higher. Coverage Search averages 4.3 out of 5 from 574 ratings, while Market Scope+ averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Coverage Search or Market Scope+ have ads?

Market Scope+ shows ads; Coverage Search does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coverage Search or Market Scope+?

Coverage Search ships an update every 2 months, and Market Scope+ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Coverage Search was updated on October 16, 2026 and Market Scope+ on October 14, 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.*