Comparison

athenaText vs Navina AI

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

Head to head
About

athenaText

A secure, HIPAA-compliant text messaging service for healthcare providers to collaborate, consult, and share information instantly. Communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues and a network of HCPs nationwide.

Highlights
  • HIPAA-compliant messaging
  • Instant collaboration
  • Share texts and images
  • Consult with peers nationwide
  • Integrated drug information
Features
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Collaborate. Consult. Connect. Introducing athenaText, the free, secure text messaging service designed especially for health care providers. Collaborate instantly Exchange information instantly and collaborate easily across care teams. Share texts, images, and medication information with your colleagues. Communicate with security and confidence Because athenaText enables HIPAA-compliant messaging, there's no need to be cryptic to avoid revealing PHI. Communicate clearly and share texts and images with the confidence that your communications are secure. Consult with your peers on the go Tap a network of HCPs across the country, courtesy of Epocrates, the #1 medical app trusted by 1 out of 2 US physicians. Invite HCPs to join you in secure conversations. Add the latest drug information athenaText is also built into athenaOne mobile app as well as athenahealth's desktop services athenaClinicals (EHR) and athenaCoordinator (order transmission & care collaboration). At your clinic or on the go, secure communication is just a tap away.

About

Navina AI

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Easily view your upcoming patient appointments, record live visit conversations, and let Navina handle the rest. Navina securely transcribes each encounter and reconciles the dialogue to ensure no critical detail is missed in the comprehensive visit note.

Screenshots

athenaText3 screens
Navina AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: athenaText at 3 against Navina AI's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

athenaText ships an update every 4 weeks, Navina AI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
athenaText versus Navina AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterathenaTextNavina AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (377 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings377 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperathenahealthNavina

Bugs and requests

athenaText

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on login or when switching between screens
  • Notifications not working or delayed
  • Sync issues causing loss of messages
  • Inability to log in or access the app after updates
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Snooze or do-not-disturb functionality
  • Ability to dictate notes and sign off on charts
  • Mass delete/management of message threads
  • Improved push notifications and alerts
  • Android app support

Navina AI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

athenaText

No in-app purchases

None

Navina AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is athenaText free?
athenaText is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Navina AI free?
Navina AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do athenaText or Navina AI have ads?
Neither athenaText nor Navina AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, athenaText or Navina AI?
athenaText ships an update every 4 weeks, and Navina AI every 3 weeks. Most recently, athenaText was updated on October 20, 2026 and Navina AI on October 18, 2026.

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