AppBuild vs NHS App
Looking for a NHS App alternative? NHS App is a government patient app. Compare its published pricing, branded apps, fees and capabilities with AppBuild.diy.
NHS App is best for pharmacies businesses that want government patient app (Repeat prescription requests sent to GP then to the patient's nominated pharmacy).
AppBuild is best for pharmacies businesses that want their own branded app with ready-made ordering, booking, loyalty and push notifications, starting free with 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.
AppBuild is not a clinical records system and does not claim HIPAA, NHS or Ofsted certification. Check your sector requirements.
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NHS App vs AppBuild for pharmacies
| Consideration |  AppBuild.diy | NHS App |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Government patient app |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | Free to patients and pharmacies |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | Shared (NHS App) |
| Fees | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may apply | None |
| Contract / trial | Free plan; monthly or annual paid plans | N/A |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | Repeat prescription requests sent to GP then to the patient's nominated pharmacy |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | UK (England) |
Sources: nhs.uk. Figures recorded 7 October 2026; currencies, billing periods and packages differ. Confirm current terms with the provider.
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| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/month | Up to 10 app users. Your own app on iPhone, Android and the web. |
| Business | $49/month or $299/year | Up to 1,000 app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
| Business Pro | $99/month or $499/year | Unlimited app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
Card processing fees are charged by Stripe on top of any plan and are not set by AppBuild. Full details on the pricing page.
Choose NHS App if…
- you want government patient app.
- you need what it highlights: Repeat prescription requests sent to GP then to the patient's nominated pharmacy.
- you don't need an app under your own brand (own branded app with NHS App: Shared (NHS App)).
Choose AppBuild if…
- you want a published flat price: free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99/month (NHS App: Free to patients and pharmacies).
- you want 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans (NHS App fees: None).
- you want your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web.
Key differences from NHS App
- the NHS App handles NHS repeat prescriptions for free but carries no pharmacy branding, loyalty or retail offers; AppBuild covers the retail and loyalty side.
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Last checked 7 October 2026. Competitor prices come from their own public pages, linked below each table. Where a price isn't published we say so. Spotted something out of date? Tell us via support.