Comparison

Practo vs smaluna

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

Head to head
About

Practo

Access top doctors for online consultations, book appointments, order medicines, and schedule diagnostic tests from home. Get expert advice, digital prescriptions, and home sample collection for lab tests. Offers family health plans and information on elective surgeries.

Highlights
  • Online video/audio/chat consultations
  • Book doctor appointments
  • Order medicines online
  • Book lab tests with home collection
  • Digital prescriptions
  • Family health plans
Features
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Say goodbye to doubts, and say hello to India’s top doctors on Practo. Take complete care of yourself and your family from the comfort of your home - consult doctors online, book doctor appointments, order medicines online, and book diagnostic tests. Practo, India’s fastest growing telemedicine app, has over 1 lakh+ doctors and 70,000 clinics and hospitals covered under its network. It is a one-stop solution for all your healthcare and medical needs where you can: Access instant video consultation across 25+ specialties Book hassle-free online doctor appointments Order medicines and get them delivered to your doorstep Get End-to-end care for Elective Surgeries Book lab tests and get free home sample collection Buy family health plans for unlimited online medical consultations Read expert-written articles and tips Online doctor consultations from the comfort of your home Connect with doctors online and address all health concerns over a private and 100% secured video call/audio call/ chat. Post your online doctor consultation, get a digital prescription and order medicines, or book lab tests immediately. Get started with just four simple steps: 1. Enter your symptoms 2. Select a specialist and pay online 3. Wait 2 minutes to connect with one of the online docs 4. Consult via video/audio call/ chat and get online doctor advice Find and book appointments with doctors near you Tired of searching for the right doctor to go to? Worry no more! Choose from 1 lakh+ docs and specialists. Book appointments for General Physicians, Dermatologists, Gynaecologists, Pediatricians, Psychiatrists, Urologists, Orthopedists, and more specialities. Every doctor registered on Practo Pro (our doctors’ app) undergoes a strict onboarding and verification process. Get up to 40% off on medicines and health products Order medicines online and get them delivered to your doorstep. Find more than 50k medicines, health, and wellness products on Practo’s online medicine store. Save big with discounts and offers on medicines, surgical, and other products. End-to-end care for elective surgeries Expert surgical care for 50+ ailments like Hernia, Piles and Anal Fissure. Get access to experienced surgeons, advanced medical technology, personal care assistants, financial help and post-surgical support. Practo PLUS - Unlimited online consultations across all specialities Buy affordable health plans (1 month and 6 months) and get access to unlimited online consultations for the entire family, with doctors available 24/7. Awards and Recognitions Contributor to the field of Indian ophthalmology by Karnataka Ophthalmic Society (KOS), iBeach Film Festival, Goa, 2019 News Corp VCCircle consumer internet company of the year award, 2017 Download this telemedicine app right away, & join our healthy community! We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a line at support@practo.com You can find us on www.practo.com, https://www.facebook.com/practo/ and https://www.twitter.com/Practo Book doctor appointments for diabetes, cancer, weight loss, hair fall, Ear, ENT problems & more. Get online medical consultations for 25+ specialities including Psychology, Physiotherapy, Gynaecology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Dentistry, Orthopaedics, Ayurveda, & Homeopathy. Disclaimer for Care AI: This app provides general health information and is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this app.

About

smaluna

Access online medical consultations for prescriptions like birth control, diet plans, and skin treatments. Receive medication quickly and privately from home or work. Chat with midwives and pharmacists for support.

Highlights
  • 24/7 online medical consultations
  • Prescriptions for birth control, diet, skin, and more
  • Fast delivery of medication
  • Chat support with midwives and pharmacists
  • Private and convenient consultations
Features
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スマルナでは、ピル・メディカルダイエット・メディカルスキンケア・女性AGA・二日酔い・インフルエンザ予防がオンラインで診療可能です。24時間オンライン診療可能、少ない待ち時間であなたに合ったお薬をオンラインで処方します。 ご自宅や職場、いつでも受診できるので、「近くに婦人科が無い」方や「日々の用事で忙しく通院する時間がない」という方にもおすすめです。 一人ひとりのお悩みや不安に合わせて、医師が診察をし、あなたに合ったお薬を提案いたします。 また、診察前・お薬の服用前・服用中に関わらず、自分の身体の状況や不安なことはスマルナ医療相談室※で助産師や薬剤師にチャットで相談することができます。 ※スマルナ医療相談室のご利用にはスマルナアプリが必要です。スマルナ医療相談室では、一般的な医学的情報の提供や受診勧奨の範囲で回答いたします。個別的な事情を踏まえた質問はお受けできませんのでご了承ください。 --------------------------- ◆◆特徴◆◆ ◇いつでもスマホで医師にお薬の相談・診察・処方※まで スマルナは、あなたと医師をスマホ上でお繋ぎするプラットフォームサービスです。ご自宅でも職場でも、24時間オンライン診療できます。そのため、「近くに婦人科が無い」方や「日々の用事で忙しく通院する時間がない」という方でも、いつでも受診できます。 ※医師が提供する診察は自由診療(保険適用外)になります。また、医師の判断により対面診療が必要な場合があります。 ※診察料0円・送料550円(税込) ※1ヶ月あたりの標準金額:2,292〜94,820円(税込) ◇最短翌日※にお届け お薬は自宅や職場など、ご指定頂いた場所にお届けいたします。 ※医師の判断によりお薬を処方できないことがあります。 ◇スマルナ医療相談室ではチャットで助産師・薬剤師にお薬と身体の悩みを相談できる※ スマルナでは、助産師や薬剤師に無料で相談できる「スマルナ医療相談室」を設置しています。お薬について不安なことや疑問に思ったこと、なんでもお話しください。少しでも不安を解消できるようお話をお伺いいたします。 ※スマルナ医療相談室のご利用にはスマルナアプリが必要です。またスマルナで取り扱いのない疾患またはお薬に関する質問はお受け出来ない場合がありますのでご了承ください。 --------------------------- ◆◆ご注意◆◆ ・スマルナは医療機関とユーザーを繋ぐプラットホームです。 ・スマルナでの診察は18歳以上の方に限ります。 ・スマルナは保険適用外・自由診療です。 ・診察は提携医療機関の医師が行います。 ・オンライン診察は、対面診察を補完するものです。 ・オンライン診察の形式は、医師がビデオ通話または対面診察のいずれか最適な形で診察を行います。医師の指示に従ってください。 ・診察方法、お薬処方の可否、ならびに処方日数は医師の判断に基づき行われます。 --------------------------- ◆◆ウェブサイト◆◆ https://smaluna.com/

Screenshots

Practo4 screens
smaluna4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: smaluna at none against Practo's shown. smaluna also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 31%). Practo's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 5) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Practo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Practo has 2.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Practo's written reviews are positive against 46% of smaluna's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Practo ships an update every 8 days, smaluna every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Practo versus smaluna: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPractosmaluna
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.5K ratings) — better4.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews30.6% of reviews46.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size242 MB63 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPRACTO TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITEDNextInnovation, Inc.

Customer experience

Practo

All ratings2,474 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive30.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative65.6%

smaluna

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative52.0%

Bugs and requests

Practo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Unable to receive OTP
  • Chat functionality not working
  • Payments not processing correctly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow user to choose preferred doctor
  • Improve video call stability
  • Enhance customer support

smaluna

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Practo

No in-app purchases

None

smaluna

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Practo free?
Practo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is smaluna free?
smaluna is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Practo or smaluna?
Practo is rated higher. Practo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while smaluna averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Practo or smaluna have ads?
Practo shows ads; smaluna does not.
Which is updated more often, Practo or smaluna?
Practo ships an update every 8 days, and smaluna every 3 weeks. Most recently, Practo was updated on November 6, 2026 and smaluna on November 6, 2026.

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