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AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularTop 10- Rating on Google Play
- 3.45
- 48,715 ratings
- Installs
- 24 million
- Last updated
- November 4, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 5.72 MB
NHS App is popular, with 24 million installs. Users are divided: 3.5 stars from 48,715 ratings. Its best ranking is #1 in Top Free, Medical in United Kingdom.
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on NHS App for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By NHS Digital, from Google Play“Access NHS services in England”
Description by NHS Digital Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
You can use the app if you are aged 13 or over. You must be registered with an NHS GP surgery in England or the Isle of Man.
You can also log in through the NHS website on a computer to use NHS App services.
Access NHS services
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Use the NHS App to access your NHS services, anytime and anywhere. You can request repeat prescriptions, use 111 online, find nearby NHS services and more.
Depending on your GP surgery, you may also be able to book appointments and contact your surgery about a health problem.
Manage your health
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The NHS App gives you a convenient way to view your health information, including your test results.
You can manage your upcoming appointments and prescription requests. You can also make choices about your health, like your organ donation decision.
Receive messages
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You can get important messages from your GP surgery and other NHS services through the app. Turning on notifications can alert you to new messages.
Manage services for other people
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You can switch profiles to access services for other people in the NHS App, such as a child or family member. Your GP surgery needs to give you access and you must both share the same surgery.
Log in securely
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The NHS App will guide you through setting up an NHS login if you do not have one already. You will be asked to prove who you are. The app will then securely connect to information from your NHS services.
If your Android device supports fingerprint, face or iris recognition, you can use it to log in, every time you use the app.
Recent changes:
We fixed an issue where PDF documents linked from NHS App messages would not open on android devices.
We've fixed several bugs.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 38
- App size
- 5.72 MB
- Needs Android
- 8.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by NHS App
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 6.5.4
- Launched
- December 2018
Alternatives
Similar apps and more from NHS DigitalAlternatives to NHS App
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 260 thousand
- Per day
- 8.6 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 10+ million
- Launched
- December 2018
Installs over time
NHS App has been installed 24 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 8.6 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #1
- Chart
- Top Free
- Medical
- Country
- United Kingdom
Google Play Rankings for NHS App
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Kingdom | Medical | Top Free |
| 21 | United Kingdom | Overall | Top Free |
| 21 | United Kingdom | Applications | Top Free |
Ranking history in United Kingdom
About the app and developer
About NHS App
NHS App is a medical app developed by NHS Digital.
How many times has NHS App been installed?
NHS App has been installed 24 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 260 thousand times. It is ranked #1 in medical.
What is the rating of NHS App?
NHS App is rated 3.45 out of 5 stars, based on 49 thousand ratings.
Is NHS App free?
NHS App is free. The app size is 5.72 MB. The latest version available is 6.5.4. The last update was on November 4, 2026.
What are the requirements for NHS App?
NHS App requires Android 8.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since December 2018.
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Frequently asked questions about NHS App
Is NHS App free?
Yes. NHS App is free on Google Play.
Is NHS App still available?
Yes. NHS App is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on November 4, 2026.
Does NHS App contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list NHS App as containing ads.
What Android version does NHS App require?
NHS App runs on Android 8.0 and higher.
How large is NHS App?
NHS App is 5.72 MB.
Is NHS App suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of NHS App as suitable for everyone.
How many times has NHS App been installed?
Google Play lists 10,000,000+ installs for NHS App.
How do people rate NHS App?
NHS App scores 3.45 out of 5 stars, from 48,715 ratings on Google Play.
Who made NHS App?
NHS App was developed by NHS Digital. It is listed in the medical category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to NHS App?
People looking at NHS App also look at these medical apps: ManageMyHealth, Damian Mobile, Everyone Health, myGP® - Book GP appointments, Memorial.