Comparison

HY vs +Health Challenges

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

Head to head
About

HY

Access 24/7 virtual doctor consultations for diagnosis and treatment. Compare healthcare costs, find providers, and manage your insurance plan. Optimize your health choices with personalized reminders and savings.

Highlights
  • 24/7 doctor consultations
  • Procedure price comparison
  • Prescription shopping
  • Doctor search and research
  • Insurance plan management
  • Geo-sensitive reminders
Features
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Teladoc Health is the leader in virtual care. Our doctors diagnose, treat and prescribe when needed. You can also use our app to help manage weight, diabetes, blood pressure and your overall health. Our services include: 24/7 CARE -On-demand visits with board-certified doctors and nurse practitioners -Help with time-sensitive concerns like cold and flu -Prescriptions and limited refills PRIMARY CARE -Care provider who gets to know you over time -Annual checkups and ongoing care -Prescriptions, lab tests and referrals CONDITION MANAGEMENT -Help managing weight, blood sugar and blood pressure -Connected scale, blood glucose meter or blood pressure monitor -Tips and tools to help manage your health, including AI-powered food tracking -Unlimited 1:1 health coaching -GLP-1 support for those who qualify MENTAL HEALTH -Therapists, psychiatrists and coaches -Personalized digital program -Help with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships and more DERMATOLOGY -Photo review of skin concerns -Treatment plan delivered by message within 24 hours -Prescriptions and limited refills NUTRITION -Registered dietitians -Help with your conditions and goals -Personalized meal plans, grocery guides and more SEXUAL HEALTH -Confidential lab testing for STDs through STDcheck.com -Results in under three days SECOND OPINIONS -Expert opinions on diagnoses and care -Help choosing a treatment -Many available specialties *** Care at Teladoc Health is: COVERED BY MOST MAJOR HEALTH INSURERS More than 1 in 4 Americans have Teladoc Health coverage through their employer or health insurance. When you create an account, we’ll help you check if you’re covered. But coverage isn’t required. Many services are available without it. PERSONALIZED Our care providers get to know you and tend to every part of your well-being. We also offer digital tools and programs designed around your needs. You can even connect Apple Health to sync your data and get health insights. CONVENIENT We can address most common health needs anytime, anywhere. With some programs, you’ll get a blood pressure monitor, scale or blood glucose meter sent to your home. We also offer in-home lab services and prescription delivery in some locations. If you need in-person care, we can refer you to in-network providers. HIGH-QUALITY Teladoc Health has been caring for people virtually for more than 20 years. More than 50 million visits later, we’re the leader in virtual care. Newsweek has recognized us as one of the most trustworthy companies in America. USA Today has called us one of America’s most trusted brands. PRIVATE AND SECURE Teladoc Health takes your privacy seriously. Your health information is protected by federal and state laws, including HIPAA. View our privacy policies for more information on how Teladoc Health uses your personal information: https://www.teladochealth.com/legal/privacy-policy.

About

+Health Challenges

This app encourages a healthier lifestyle through engaging challenges and community support. It offers various wellness activities to help users achieve their fitness and habit goals.

Highlights
  • Friendly competition
  • Community support
  • Diverse wellness challenges
  • Boost physical activity
  • Enhance mindfulness
  • Adopt healthier habits
Features
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+Health Challenges by Healthtek Inc. is a perfect companion for fostering a healthier lifestyle through friendly competition and community support. Whether you're aiming to boost physical activity, enhance mindfulness, or adopt healthier habits, our app offers a diverse range of challenges to suit your wellness objectives.

Screenshots

HY4 screens
+Health Challenges4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: +Health Challenges at 100% against HY's 54%. +Health Challenges also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). HY's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 8) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HY holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HY has 38K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of HY's written reviews are positive against 100% of +Health Challenges's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HY ships an update every 2 months, +Health Challenges every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HY versus +Health Challenges: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHY+Health Challenges
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (38K ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews54.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size379 MB35 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperTeladocHealthtek Inc.

Customer experience

HY

All ratings36,885 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive54.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative38.6%

+Health Challenges

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

HY

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent session expirations and login issues
  • Inability to view or edit medical information
  • Appointments disappearing or being unexpectedly cancelled
  • Compatibility problems with older devices and operating systems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view past messages and prescriptions
  • Option to schedule recurring appointments
  • Improved app stability and user experience
  • Better integration with insurance and pharmacy systems

+Health Challenges

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HY

No in-app purchases

None

+Health Challenges

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HY free?
HY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is +Health Challenges free?
+Health Challenges is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HY or +Health Challenges?
HY is rated higher. HY averages 4.8 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while +Health Challenges averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do HY or +Health Challenges have ads?
Neither HY nor +Health Challenges shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HY or +Health Challenges?
HY ships an update every 2 months, and +Health Challenges every 3 months. Most recently, HY was updated on November 4, 2026 and +Health Challenges on October 30, 2026.

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