Ada alternatives
Ada users often seek alternatives due to difficulties with symptom input, app functionality, and a desire for more comprehensive health management features. Alternatives offer better integration with healthcare providers, easier access to medical records, and improved appointment scheduling.
Why users look for alternatives to Ada
- Users find the symptom input method cumbersome, preferring selection from a list over typing, and some experience issues with the app changing their entered symptom details.R1R7R31
- The app sometimes fails to provide a diagnosis or gives random guesses, leading users to feel it's unhelpful for complex or chronic conditions.R4R6R16R23
- Technical issues like keyboard malfunction, inability to enable tracking, and problems with updates or iPad compatibility hinder usability.R3R9R10R25
- Some users report that helpful features, such as symptom tracking, were removed in updates, changing the app's core functionality.R27
- The app lacks options for specific demographic information like gender identity or hormone use, and doesn't allow inputting previous diagnoses, which impacts the relevance of questions and feedback.R6R13R19R33
The alternatives
healow functions as a patient portal, making it easy to manage appointments and access medical information from your provider R52R55R58. It aims to simplify interaction with healthcare systems compared to older patient portals R55.
Better for: healow is better for users who need a direct connection to their healthcare provider's office for scheduling, prescription management, and accessing medical records R52R55R58. It suits those who find traditional patient portals frustrating and prefer a mobile app for these tasks R55.
Head-to-head: Ada vs healowMyQuest for Patients allows users to easily schedule appointments for lab tests and view their laboratory results R69R75R78. It is designed to be user-friendly for managing Quest Diagnostics services R69R72R75.
Better for: MyQuest for Patients is better for individuals who frequently use Quest Diagnostics for lab tests and need a straightforward way to schedule appointments and access their results R69R75R78. It suits those who prioritize ease of use for these specific tasks R72R75.
Head-to-head: Ada vs MyQuest for PatientsAetna Health provides a good user experience for managing Aetna insurance benefits, offering clear information and fast responses for members R80R86R90. It helps users understand their coverage and interact with their insurance plan R86R90.
Better for: Aetna Health is better for Aetna insurance members who want to manage their benefits, claims, and find providers through a dedicated app R80R86R90. It suits those who value a good user interface for insurance-related tasks R80.
Head-to-head: Ada vs Aetna HealthathenaPatient offers instant communication with healthcare providers, with some users reporting prompt replies within minutes R94. It facilitates scheduling online tele-appointments and provides access to medical information R94R97R100.
Better for: athenaPatient is better for users who prioritize direct and quick communication with their doctors and need to manage appointments, including telehealth options R94R97. It suits individuals who appreciate a clear and easy-to-understand interface for medical management R100.
Head-to-head: Ada vs athenaPatientFollowMyHealth® is a comprehensive portal for managing medical records, appointments, and prescriptions, and for communicating with doctors R111R118R120. It allows users to track their medications, appointments, and vitals to monitor health progress R111.
Better for: FollowMyHealth® is better for users who want a centralized platform to view their medical records, schedule appointments, request prescription refills, and communicate with their healthcare providers R111R118R120. It's ideal for those focused on tracking their health progress and having quick access to their medical information R111R120.
Head-to-head: Ada vs FollowMyHealth®You should stick with Ada if you primarily need a symptom checker that provides a general idea of what might be happening and helps you decide when to see a doctor . It is useful for getting a second opinion or for putting your mind at ease about symptoms, especially for basic issues .
Evidence note: No alternatives had too few reviews to judge.
Frequently asked
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What reviewers actually said
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- [R1] Ada Idk: I hate writing the paragraph of symptoms. I wish there was an option to look at the list and select your symptoms still. The writing and way it presents is giving gen AI and that really sucks if that’s the case
- [R7] Ada Limited: Very limited input. Not specific enough. Symptoms should be prompted not text based. Same with meds.
- [R31] Ada Changes your symptom details: So I initially loved this app and thought it was so helpful, until I went to take a screenshot of the symptoms I put at the end of my assessment and discovered they were all wrong, such as saying my abdomen pain, which I had selected was in the pelvic region for a month to a year, was in the upper right quadrant and was onset for less than a day. Same with all my othe
- [R4] Ada Worthless: Completely worthless!! On the intake portion I put in my condition with symptoms and it could find what my diagnosis is. It gave me 3 random guess. This thing SUCKS!!! Waist of time!!!
- [R6] Ada Ok: This app is fine for basic things, but not for those who have chronic illnesses. I would really like to put in my previous diagnoses and have that reflected in the questions, especially because my illnesses sometimes feel like I'm getting a cold. Also, questions like "one day to one week" should be narrowed down more. Another request I have is the option to turn off all pregnancy related quest
- [R16] Ada Itching in umbilical area of abdomen: Symptom never got response.
- [R23] Ada HORRIBLE: They say that I have epilepsy I DONT BELIEVE IT!!!!!!! This is very wrong EXPECT A LETTER FROM THE DOCTOR SAYING I DONT HAVE EPILEPSY‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
- [R3] Ada I like the app but...: The app is really good! I have used it before for many illnesses i have had. But for some reason I try to use it again and it tells me to allow tracking which is fine but it won't let me enable it? Let alone does it have the option to allow me to manually enable it in the settings. I cannot use the app without the tracking.
- [R9] Ada New Update: Prior to the update I found this app quite helpful. The new update has made it difficult to use, harder to navigate and information harder to find :(
- [R10] Ada Keyboard doesn’t work on the app: I can’t type in anything.
- [R25] Ada FAIL NO iPAD VERSION: Fail. No iPAD version, which means one is stuck to using a phone device, with its tiny screen. Also, absent an iPad version, one is wedded to the portrait view, which when used on a tablet device occupies about 1/4 of the screen. In other words, tiny text and graphics. If the developer wishes to offer a useful medical tool CREATE AN iPAD VERSION, which should be an eminent
- [R27] Ada Removed helpful features: Ada was great, but they’ve now rebranded and removed the ability to track symptoms, etc. and are now purely a put symptoms in, get diagnosis out app. They’ve also changed the interface and it somehow feels less friendly, though that’s obviously less important.
- [R13] Ada Transgender woman speaking!!!: I am a transgender woman and I have been on hormones for about two years now. I trust this app with my symptoms and I feel like the feedback does give a good general picture about what symptoms can look like. One glaring issue, especially for me, is that there is no option to add gender identity or even have it register that I take hormones and even testosterone bloc
- [R19] Ada I am not pregnant: The first thing it asks me every single time is if I’m pregnant. I am infertile, thank you for the reminder.
- [R33] Ada Helpful: I really enjoy using this app… I find it very helpful for getting information on basic medical issues, but you have to remember it cannot do a medical diagnosis.It has definitely help me uncover things to discuss at doctor appointments. The app is limited. Ann does not allow you to notate what diseases you are suffering from or ailments you are suffering from because of other diseases…
- [R52] healow Patient: This app works it’s easy to use !
- [R55] healow Nice new system: I find using the App is so much easier than the old Patient Portal. That became frustrating and required many visit to the front desk to get into it. Rosanne recently helped me with this new app and I appreciated that so much. You people are Great!
- [R58] healow App: Really like this app and use it a lot
- [R69] MyQuest for Patients very easy and effective. thanks quest diagnostic🙏: very easy and effective. thanks quest diagnostic🙏
- [R72] MyQuest for Patients For anyone: Very easy.
- [R75] MyQuest for Patients Easy To Follow: This app is user friendly. It was easy to move from start to finish.
- [R78] MyQuest for Patients Easy to use: Once having an account it is very easy to make appointments & view laboratory results
- [R80] Aetna Health Great UI/UX design: I really like the user experience on this app.
- [R86] Aetna Health Aetna Medicare: Totally satisfied, fast response. Been a member for multiple years. Service like a concierge without the hassle or high fees. Highly recommend this service and vendor
- [R90] Aetna Health benefits: thanks Ursula explain my benefit
- [R94] athenaPatient Access!: I really like the ArhenaPatient App because I have instant communication with my providers and they usually reply promptly within 24 hrs but usually instantly. My last message I sent my Endocrinologist, she relied in 2 minutes. I love having access to my providers in real-time. This app is a gem for someone like me on dialysis and type I diabetic.
- [R97] athenaPatient This App is a blessing from God: Recently , I needed to see my doctor but I felt so bad so I called the office and was able to schedule a online tele appointment ThankGod
- [R100] athenaPatient It’s about time: Of all the medical apps that I’ve used, this is by far the easiest to understand and use; everything is clearly marked and easy to understand. I probably said that already, but it's definitely a step in the right direction.
- [R111] FollowMyHealth® Working towards being healthy: This app helps me to check my meds, appt , and vitals. My goal is track to progress.
- [R118] FollowMyHealth® Great app: Great for communication with my doctor
- [R120] FollowMyHealth® Helpful & convenient!: This is perfect to be able to see your medical records and all info for appointments, and more in a quick, private way.
- [R17] Ada Helpful!: Always VERY accurate for what I’ve put in, even a deviated septum which I ended up having
- [R20] Ada Seems accurate: Most of the time it’s accurate.
- [R32] Ada 13” iPad Pro Support: I really wish this great app could be used as full screen on an iPad Pro 13” screen.
- [R101] athenaPatient No alerts are sent ever when doctor responds to messages. I have to recheck over and over.: The alerts are turn on for this app but I’ve never gotten one for in-app messages. How hard could it be to add alerts for the potentially VERY important messages or responses from my doctor?
- [R104] athenaPatient lacks notifications of new inbox msgs: decent app but lacks a critical feature: notifications for new inbox msgs; while it gives me notifications for “script needs review”, it doesnt for new inbox msgs; and the “review” is just telling you your doc send a script to the pharmacy; no “review” involved; pmeaee give us notifications for new inbox msgs so if we are in conversation with doc we will k
- [R105] athenaPatient Helpful but flawed: This app is helpful in keeping up with appointments and billing statements. It’s also nice to be able to message providers directly, BUT when you send a message you do NOT receive a notification other than by email. I have all notifications turned on but I have to constantly refresh the app or check my email to see if I’ve gotten a response. Sometimes I’ll miss a message by 20-
- [R107] FollowMyHealth® Can’t View Results: Well part of this is useful. You can request refills. You can make appointments. But viewing any results is iffy at best. There are instructions to “click on the link above to review results”. Except there usually is no link. Occasionally there is a link but no way to click it because it’s non-functional.
- [R108] FollowMyHealth® It's very good; I’m just asking for this one improvement 🙏🏽: It’s an excellent app that works very well, but I would LOVE an update that allows opening and viewing the actual test result files (images), such as MRIs, CT scans, and X-rays, instead of just the written description.
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