Head to head

Hims vs BlueChew

Hims 5.9/10 Change
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BlueChew 7.2/10 Change

Our verdict

BlueChew scores higher overall (7.2 vs 5.9), mainly thanks to a higher customer rating (4.2★ vs 2.9★) and faster typical delivery (~4 vs ~5 days).

Hims BlueChew
Overall score 5.9/10 7.2/10
Customer rating 2.9★ 4.2★
Reviews 9,422 3,178
Positive (4–5★) 49% 75%
Subscription required Yes Yes
Accepts insurance No No
LegitScript certified
NABP accredited
Requires prescription
In business since 2017 2018
Typical delivery ~5 days ~4 days

Highlighted cells show which pharmacy comes out ahead on that measure.

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Hims: what customers say

Reviewers often describe Hims' signup and ordering as quick and simple, and many value scheduled automatic deliveries, with some reporting good results. The most common complaints center on the subscription model: unexpected charges, pricing that is hard to follow, and shipments that continue or arrive early after customers try to pause or cancel. Reviewers also report slow or hard-to-reach customer support and confusion when prescriptions change.

Fast, simple online signupConvenient automatic deliveriesSome report good results Unexpected subscription chargesHard to pause or cancel shipmentsSlow, hard-to-reach supportConfusing pricing and plan termsDelays when prescriptions change
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BlueChew: what customers say

Reviewers most often praise how quick BlueChew is to sign up for and reorder, its discreet packaging, and that the chewable tablets work reliably for them. Complaints center on the taste and blue staining, side effects such as headaches and flushing, pricing, delivery mix-ups, and difficulty getting refunds or help from customer service. The company doesn't appear to reply to negative reviews on Trustpilot.

Quick, simple sign-up and reorderingDiscreet packagingWorks reliably for many reviewers Unpleasant taste and blue stainingSide effects like headaches and flushingHard to get refundsUnresponsive customer serviceDelivery mix-ups
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Ratings from the review sources listed on each profile. Scores use the same published formula for every pharmacy. How we score.