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WebMD: Symptom Checker

WebMD: Symptom Checker

Android Medical WebMD, LLC
4.0 Popularity

Handy health app for checking symptoms and meds

System Requirements

Updated
October 4, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Everyone
Developer
Android
Android 9++
Package Name
com.webmd.android

So here's my real take on WebMD: Symptom Checker - I've tried a few health apps and this one's probably the most polished. The symptom checker is decent for basic stuff, though it can sometimes give you that 'WebMD effect' where every headache looks like a brain tumor. I really like the medication reminders - they've actually helped me remember my allergy meds. The doctor finder is surprisingly accurate too. But honestly, the drug interaction checker is what I use most - super helpful when you're picking up a new prescription. It's not perfect (the ads can be annoying), but for a free app, it's pretty damn useful to have around.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Symptom checker is easy to use and pretty comprehensive
  • Medication reminders actually work well and are customizable
  • Doctor finder uses location and has decent reviews
  • Drug interaction checker can prevent some scary mix-ups
  • Free to use with no hidden costs for basic features

Cons

  • Can definitely make you paranoid about minor symptoms
  • Ads pop up occasionally in the free version
  • Not a substitute for real medical advice obviously
  • Some features require creating an account
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based on 65,038 reviews
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Description

Been using WebMD: Symptom Checker on and off for about a year now. It’s basically like having a medical reference book in your pocket – you can look up symptoms, check drug interactions, and even find local doctors. Pretty solid when you’re feeling under the weather and want some quick info without immediately rushing to urgent care.

Here’s how it works: you open the symptom checker and pick from this big list of body parts and symptoms. It’ll give you possible conditions and tell you when to see a doctor. There’s also this medication reminder feature that’s actually pretty useful – set it up once and it’ll ping you when it’s time to take your pills. And the doctor finder uses your location to show nearby clinics and specialists, which came in handy when I moved to a new area.

Look, if you’re someone who gets health anxiety or just wants quick medical info, this app’s worth having. It’s not a replacement for actual doctors obviously, but for peace of mind or basic questions, it does the job. The interface is clean and it’s free, which is nice. Just remember it’s informational, not diagnostic.

User Reviews

James Peterson September 29, 2025

App keeps crashing when I try to save my medications list. Latest update made things worse. Fix this please!

Lisa Garcia August 24, 2025

Love the pill identifier feature! So convenient when I need to double check my prescriptions. The symptom articles are well written and easy to understand.

Mark Stevens August 19, 2025

Decent app but tends to make everything sound worse than it probably is. Ended up freaking myself out over a minor headache. Good for basic info though.

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