# CVS Specialty vs myPatientVisit

CVS Specialty and myPatientVisit both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 35% of CVS Specialty's written reviews are positive against 17% of myPatientVisit's. CVS Specialty also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). myPatientVisit's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and ratings volume (8.2K vs 1.9K). On price, rating, 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.

myPatientVisit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 8.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of CVS Specialty's written reviews are positive against 17% of myPatientVisit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CVS Specialty ships an update monthly, myPatientVisit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CVS Specialty | myPatientVisit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cvs-specialty/id944362852/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypatientvisit/id1505582085/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **8.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **35.2% of reviews** | 16.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #192 | **#67** |
| Size | 75 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CVS Pharmacy](https://appshunter.io/developer/395545558) | [NexTech Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/496924416) |

## What reviewers say

### CVS Specialty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cvs-specialty/id944362852)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

Manage your specialty prescriptions with ease. Refill medications, track orders, make payments, and securely message your CareTeam. Choose between pharmacy pickup or home delivery.

**Highlights:** Order prescription refills, Choose pickup or delivery, Track order status, Make payments, Secure messaging with CareTeam, Biometric login

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient refill process
- 🚀 Helpful reminders
- 🚀 Fast delivery
- 👍 Knowledgeable customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Unreliable order tracking
- 🐛 Inability to update account information
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent loading issues
- Inability to refill prescriptions
- Disappearing order buttons
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS and Android

**Requested features**

- Ability to add supplementary items to orders
- Improved in-app order management
- Seamless integration with regular CVS app
- Persistent login and order history
- Enhanced notification system


### myPatientVisit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypatientvisit/id1505582085)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

Manage your healthcare appointments, communicate with your provider's staff, and handle billing securely. This app connects you to your care team and financial information, making it easier to stay informed and manage your health on the go.

**Highlights:** View upcoming appointments, Message provider's staff, Check account balance, Pay bills, Secure health information access

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use (rare)
- 👍 Good doctors and staff (mentioned in relation to the practice, not the app)
- 👍 Can pay bills (limited functionality)
- 👍 Can check-in for appointments (limited functionality)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes constantly
- 🐛 Impossible to sign in/log in
- 🐛 Slow and cumbersome interface
- 🐛 Medical record number/codes not provided
- 🐛 App doesn't work on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes
- Cannot log in/sign in
- App times out
- Forms do not load or save
- Information not visible while typing

**Requested features**

- Need a way to reset password/username
- Improve app functionality to match website
- Enable communication/messaging with doctor/staff
- Allow viewing/updating of medical records and past forms
- Provide clear explanations for ID numbers and security codes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CVS Specialty free?

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

### Is myPatientVisit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CVS Specialty or myPatientVisit?

myPatientVisit is rated higher. CVS Specialty averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while myPatientVisit averages 4.6 from 8.2K ratings.

### Do CVS Specialty or myPatientVisit have ads?

Neither CVS Specialty nor myPatientVisit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CVS Specialty or myPatientVisit?

CVS Specialty ships an update monthly, and myPatientVisit fortnightly. Most recently, CVS Specialty was updated on November 6, 2026 and myPatientVisit on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CVS Specialty or myPatientVisit?

CVS Specialty currently peaks at #192 in the App Store charts, and myPatientVisit at #67. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*