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Head-to-head

athenaPatient vs Dar Al Shifa

athenaPatient 4.9★ · Free to download 85
Winner athenaPatient
Dar Al Shifa 4.0★ · Free to download 45

athenaPatient is the superior choice for most users due to its better features and overall satisfaction.

Full reviews: athenaPatient · Dar Al Shifa

athenaPatient boasts a significantly higher rating and more positive feedback regarding its features and ease of use compared to Dar Al Shifa. Users appreciate its communication capabilities and user-friendly interface, while Dar Al Shifa struggles with performance and reliability issues.

Head to head

features edge: athenaPatientR2R20R12R61
athenaPatient Users love the instant communication with providers and the ability to schedule appointments easily, although some mention the need for better notifications and additional features.
Dar Al Shifa Users find the app lacking in essential features, often reporting that it does not work as expected and fails to deliver necessary information.
ease of use edge: athenaPatientR8R56R40R61
athenaPatient Many users find athenaPatient easy to navigate and user-friendly, although some have encountered issues with logging in and notifications.
Dar Al Shifa Users describe Dar Al Shifa as slow and tedious, with a primitive interface that does not meet their expectations.
reliability edge: athenaPatientR10R36R68R69
athenaPatient While some users report issues with logging in and notifications, many have overall positive experiences with reliability.
Dar Al Shifa Dar Al Shifa users frequently mention that the app does not work at all or has significant bugs, leading to frustration.
price/value tieR1R61R72
athenaPatient athenaPatient is free to download and generally provides good value for its features, though some users express a desire for more functionalities.
Dar Al Shifa Dar Al Shifa is also free, but many users feel it does not provide adequate value given its performance issues.
support edge: athenaPatientR2R3R70
athenaPatient Users appreciate the responsiveness of support when they can access it, though some have expressed frustration with slow response times.
Dar Al Shifa Dar Al Shifa users report a lack of effective support and issues with the app that remain unresolved.
Pick athenaPatient if

you want a reliable and user-friendly app for managing your healthcare with good communication features.

Pick Dar Al Shifa if

you are looking for a specific service offered by Dar Al Shifa and are willing to tolerate potential app issues.

Evidence note: athenaPatient has a much larger user base (over 155,000 ratings) and a significantly higher average rating, indicating a more positive overall experience compared to Dar Al Shifa's 360 ratings.

Frequently asked

What are the main features of athenaPatient?
athenaPatient offers features like instant messaging with providers, appointment scheduling, and access to health records, making it a comprehensive tool for managing healthcare.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 72 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] athenaPatient 5/5 · US 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.
  2. [R20] athenaPatient 5/5 · US Excellent: Very helpful to monitor and track progress, appointments and billing with added supportive information and documentation.
  3. [R12] athenaPatient 3/5 · US 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
  4. [R61] Dar Al Shifa 2/5 · US /: Slow and tedious Application. Very very primitive. should be alot better to match the Hospital's high standards.
  5. [R8] athenaPatient 5/5 · US 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.
  6. [R56] athenaPatient 5/5 · US A+: Easy to navigate and use, wish other medical facilities apps was this good.
  7. [R40] athenaPatient 1/5 · US Not Impressed: Attempting to log in via the app and all I get is a white blank screen. Uninstalled and reinstalled with the same results, I’m unable to log in.
  8. [R10] athenaPatient 1/5 · US Entirely worthless: It logs me out every time I open it. I downloaded the app to have access when away from my computer but now I have no access.
  9. [R36] athenaPatient 2/5 · US Not able to access to my health records: This app keeps logging me out ; not sure what’s the glitch even after resetting my password I’m not able to login into my health chart neither does this portal information synced with MyChart. Such a useless health app.
  10. [R68] Dar Al Shifa 1/5 · US The app does not work: Please improve the app, it never works, especially "Sehaty Online." · translated
  11. [R69] Dar Al Shifa 1/5 · US Bad app: If I try to book an appointment, it redirects me to "Sehaty Online," which is a second app. When I try to log in there, an error page appears, and I cannot book an appointment because of this. · translated
  12. [R1] athenaPatient 1/5 · US Keyboard is awful: The main keyboard for login does not have a period! I shouldn’t need to switch to an alternate keyboard multiple times to enter my email address. This is on the iPad version, so space on the screen is not an issue.
  13. [R72] Dar Al Shifa 1/5 · US Booking appointments: Booking appointments is free when we call, but in the app, you pay 10 and get the amount back when you arrive! What if I don't have 10 and I'm covered by health insurance?! This is unreasonable. You are a reputable hospital; you should not only pursue financial goals. · translated
  14. [R3] athenaPatient 3/5 · US Portal: It would be nice if things could be answered maybe a little bit more quick quicker. With my experience, it has not been that way. I understand that there’s other patients besides myself. But it’s also nice to get a response.
  15. [R70] Dar Al Shifa 1/5 · US Stop being cheap: Try to spend more money on getting the right staff For your application It gives me headaches when I use it It’s not friendly use at all It hangs Lots of information are missing Or not easy to find Let’s say blood collection results !? Itd simple go to my chart Copy past
  16. [R60] athenaPatient 5/5 · US Patient app: So convenient to look up make appointments , message doctor and get results of tests

Synthesized from 72 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store