If I could have any superpower, I’d choose teleportation. Imagine zipping across the island so you’re never late for brunch, or appearing instantly at the clinic when you feel a sore throat creeping in.
While I haven’t cracked the teleportation code just yet, there is a modern-day alternative that gets pretty close: telemedicine.
With just your phone, you can consult a doctor, get a diagnosis, and even have your meds delivered—all without stepping outside. Whether you’re stuck at home with a fever, juggling a packed schedule, or just not in the mood to queue at the clinic, telemedicine apps in Singapore are changing the way we access healthcare.
In this article, we’ll take a look at the top apps available, what they offer, and how they make taking care of your health quicker, easier, and yes—almost as convenient as teleporting.
Guide to Telemedicine Apps in Singapore (2025)
1. What are telemedicine apps?
Telemedicine apps, or “doctor apps”, allow you to consult a real doctor either via video call or a message-based chat. During the consultation, you can tell (or even show via video) the doctor your symptoms through the phone—just as you would in a physical clinic.
The doctor will give you their diagnosis, confirm your MC and meds situation, and you’ll then be able to get your meds delivered to your home—sometimes even on the same day. As for the MC, simply download it digitally. Easy.
There are tons of telemedicine providers in Singapore—more and more traditional clinics are also pivoting to offer such services.
Of these, we’ll take a closer look at 7 of the more popular ones that are available for regular patients to use for consultations: BetterHealth, Doctor Anywhere, MaNaDr, Raffles Connect (formerly Care), WhiteCoat, Speedoc, and SATA CommHealth.
2. How much do telemedicine apps in Singapore cost?
| Telemedicine app | Cost of standard consultation (before GST) |
| MaNaDr | From $8.20 |
| Reallysick.sg | From $10 |
| Sata CommHealth | From $13 |
| BetterHealth | From $20 |
| Doctor Anywhere | From $20 |
| Speedoc | From $21.80 |
| Raffles Connect | From $22 |
| WhiteCoat | From $25 |
| Bonus: Glovida-Rx (online pharmacy) | $0 (complimentary medication consultations with pharmacists) |
These fees are for the most basic of consultations. In some cases, limits may apply, e.g. 15 minutes, or 5 messages. If you exceed them, you may be charged more.
I also did not include the cost of medication because it varies greatly based on your condition.
Based on consultation fees, I would say that apps like Raffles Connect (formerly known as Care) and Sata CommHealth are fairly competitive against “real” clinics.
Of course, it’ll almost certainly be more expensive than going to the polyclinic (where subsidised fees start from $14 per consultation). But you have to brave the endless queues for that.
If you’re going to your neighbourhood GP, that’ll cost more like $25 for the consultation, which is on par with that of the most expensive telemedicine app.
Choosing a telemedicine provider can be tough as there are a lot of subtle differences to consider. I’ll go through each app one by one, plus include any current credit card perks (if any) for each one.
3. MaNaDr—From $8.20, chat consultation available
MaNaDr is another 24/7 service. It is not so much a consultation app so much as a peer-to-peer app to connect patients to clinics or doctor.
You may have seen MaNaDr make the news in Dec 2024 for getting its licence revoked after concerns emerged that consultations were excessively short. Rest assured that the revocation only applies to MaNaDr Clinic’s own services—the MaNaDr platform can still connect you with other providers.
The fees for a general MaNaDr consultation start from $8.20. You’ll pay more depending on factors such as:
- Timing: Peak hour and late-night surcharges may apply.
- Weekends and public holidays: These also come with surcharges.
- Provider qualifications: If you consult a healthcare provider with more experience or higher qualifications, you may pay more for their services.
4. Reallysick.sg—$10 simple consultation fee
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When I first saw the name of this healthcare provider, I couldn’t help but question if it was legit. Turns out, Reallysick.sg is real—it’s a telemedicine service offered by See-Dr Pte. Ltd., which you can verify on HealthHub too.
Behind its casual web design are some seriously fair prices. Reallysick.sg charges a flat $10 for a simple teleconsult and $25 for extended or complex ones. Do take note that simple teleconsults will come with no medications or referral letters, and these prices are not inclusive of medication.
5. SATA CommHealth—$13 consultation + $13 delivery
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One of the more affordable telehealth providers comes from SATA Commhealth, a charitable healthcare organisation in Singapore that is especially concerned about the health and well-being of seniors and vulnerable groups.
| Services | Charges | |
| Teleconsultation | $13.08 Consult only |
$13.08 Delivery of medications (excludes medications charges) |
The consultation costs $13.08 for the public. You may then be given an MC and prescribed medication, or a referral letter to a specialist, which is then delivered to you at $13.08 per delivery.
That means the total cost per “visit” is $26.16 excluding the cost of medication. Payment can be made by credit card or PayNow.
It’s no surprise the fees are very affordable, considering the nature of the organisation.
6. BetterHealth—$20 consultation fee, $10 medicine delivery
BetterHealth is MHC’s 24/7 telemedicine app for patients. Like most other telemedicine services, you have to download the app to use their services.
BetterHealth consultation fees start from $20 before GST. Doctors can diagnose common “non-serious” conditions like flu, cough, cold and the like. As usual, if you’ve got anything funky that the doctor isn’t confident of diagnosing and treating virtually, you’ll be told to consult a medical professional in person.
On top of GP services, BetterHealth also offers counselling and psychology services in the area of mental wellness.
Do note that the $20 consultation fee excludes any weekday night/weekend surcharges, as well as the costs of medication and medication delivery. The latter will cost you $10.
7. Doctor Anywhere—$20 consultation fee
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Doctor Anywhere is one of the first few telemedicine startups in Singapore, and it’s one of the slickest operations.
The premise is similar to that of Raffles Connect: open the app and get connected to an available doctor, who will conduct a video consultation. This costs $20 before GST during standard hours, from 6 am to 8 59 pm. Outside of these hours, the consultation price more than doubles to $45.
Should your case be unsuitable for a video consultation, you will be informed and told see a doctor in person.
Doctor Anywhere also offers a range of specialised care from mental wellness, nutrition and fitness, and chronic disease management. They also offer consultations for niche areas like cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, and most recently, a virtual lactation consultation service. This service is in partnership with Hegen Lactation Centre (HLC), and gives new parents expert breastfeeding guidance and support. It’s priced at $100 for a 60-minute video consultation with a certified International-Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) from HLC.
Doctor Anywhere credit card perks
PAssion card holders and DBS/POSB credit card holders get to enjoy these discounts:
| Bank card or membership | Promotion | Validity |
| Mastercard |
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| PAssion card |
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| UOB |
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8. Speedoc—$21.80 consultation with free same-day medicine delivery
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You may have heard of Speedoc in 2021 when their co-founder, Serene Cai, made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Since then, Speedoc has met continued success as a telemedicine app, and remains pretty affordable to this day.
Speedoc’s consultation fees include complimentary same-day medicine delivery, unless your consultation is on a weekend or after 5 30 pm, in which case you may only get your meds the following day. Here’s a look at their pricing;
| Speedoc teleconsult date and time | Consultation fee (includes free medication delivery) |
| Monday – Friday, 8 am – 6 pm | $21.80 |
| Monday – Friday, 6 pm – 12 am | $32.70 |
| Saturday – Sunday, 8 am – 12 am | $32.70 |
| Public Holidays | $43.60 |
9. Raffles Connect—$22 consultation fee
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With Raffles Connect (formerly Care) you can have 24/7 video consultations from $22, which excludes medication costs. After 10 pm and an public holidays, this cost goes up to $30.
| Monday to Sunday | Public Holiday |
| 8 am to 10 pm: $22 nett After 10pm: $30 nett |
Full day: $30 nett |
Rest assured that you’ll be in good hands during you Raffles Connect consultation. Its doctors are reputed healthcare partners from the Raffles Medical chain of clinics—Raffles Connect is a subsidiary of Raffles Medical Group.
Raffles Connect is also clear on what illnesses can be diagnosed via video. These include only generic things like menstrual cramps, headaches, fever, flu, sore throats, and rashes. You want to head down to a physical clinic for things like visual disturbances, chest pain, breathing difficulties, urinary or bowel incontinence, and pregnancy complications.
Should the doctor realise that your condition cannot be diagnosed on a call, they may advise you to seek alternative treatments or assessments in-person. You may still be charged if the doctor gave you substantial medical advice.
10. WhiteCoat—$25 consultation, can prescribe chronic disease meds
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WhiteCoat is slightly more sophisticated than the other apps I’ve talked about. While the rest are mainly for healthy folks who caught the cold and want a day off from work, WhiteCoat offers a bit more.
You can get help with more complex needs, like sexual health advice, health screenings, reviewing lab results and travel medication advice.
But the most interesting service is chronic disease management: WhiteCoat doctors can prescribe medication for diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol, presumably only if you are already diagnosed.
Since the consultation fee is a reasonable $25 (before GST), it’s quite a decent option for those with these common conditions and who are not so mobile. (Thinking of my parents and grandparents here.)
Should you get a prescription, you can choose to buy the medication directly from WhiteCoat and get it delivered at an extra fee.
Note that the $25 consultation fee is only for their office hours (8 am to 8 pm from Monday to Saturday). For after-hours consultation (8 pm to midnight from Monday to Saturday; 8 am to midnight on Sundays and Public Holidays) it costs $35.
WhiteCoat credit card promotions
| Bank card or membership | Promotion | Validity |
| UOB | UOB credit cards: $15 consultation fee (office hours) / $25 (after office hours) | – |
11. Glovida-Rx (Free consultation with a pharmacist)
Glovida-Rx isn’t your run-of-the-mill telemedicine app that offers GP consultations for your flu. It’s actually a Health Sciences Authority (HSA) registered e-pharmacy, dispensing a wide range of Over-The-Counter, pharmacy-only, prescription medications and healthcare products.
Instead of video-calling a GP, you contact accredited pharmacists over WhatsApp—so yes, there’s no need to download a new application. The pharmacist can then advise you and issue the proper medication to you, which you’ll receive conveniently via their complimentary same day delivery service (before 3 pm).
If you want further medical advice, you can also choose to request a teleconsult with a doctor.
Glovida-Rx credit card promotions
None at the moment.
12. Which credit cards should I use for discounts on telemedicine apps?
As you can see, DBS/POSB currently has the most promotions with these telemedicine services. So use one of those cards for an immediate discount.
Otherwise, you can try taking advantage of a loophole by using an online shopping credit card. Technically, “online” is not an MCC, so you should get rewarded for all transactions made online, regardless of the nature of the business.
(Unless it’s explicitly stated in the terms and conditions that only a fixed few categories are eligible (like fashion, groceries, etc) or that medical expenses are excluded.)
A popular card for online shopping is the Citi Rewards Card, which gives you 10X rewards ($1 = 4 miles) for all online spending, except travel.
- on Online & Shopping Purchases
- S$1= 10X Points
- for all other purchases
- S$1= 1X Point
- Rewards Conversion
- 10X Points = 4 Miles
Get S$370 Cash or 6,140 SmartPoints in as fast as 5 weeks when you spend S$500 within 30 days.
PLUS get an EXTRA S$50 Cash or 700 SmartPoints when you spend any amount with a participating merchant with recurring expenses for 3 consecutive calendar months from card approval date! T&Cs apply.
Since DBS/POSB has the most promotions at the moment, you can consider the DBS Live Fresh Card too, which gives you 5% cash back for all online expenses.
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- on Shopping & Transport Spend
- Up to 6% Cashback
- Min. Spend
- S$800
- Cashback Cap
- Up to S$70
13. Telemedicine apps might save time and money, but…
The consultation fees of telemedicine apps are attractive, but not dramatically cheaper than the rates at private GPs.
However, how much you’ll end up spending is hard to predict, because it depends a lot on your medication. You might be prescribed whatever pricey medicine the doctor wants to push.
But the main draw for me would be the time savings. I understand that there is some waiting time before you can start a video consultation, but at least you can lie in bed comfortably. That’s infinitely preferable to the purgatory that is the clinic waiting room.
A least in theory, these apps can save you both money and time.
… So what could possibly go wrong?
Risk #1: Misdiagnosis
One is the chance of misdiagnosis due to the limitations of technology.
I don’t care how many lenses your iPhone has. Internet video chats will never beat being looked at in real life.
What if you have other symptoms that are too subtle to be detected? You know, things like the smell of your breath during the “aah” test, that kind of thing. I know that the doctor is supposed to evaluate whether you’re even suitable for a video consultation, but still…
If you’re misdiagnosed, it might result in added costs as you try to backtrack and get a second opinion or re-diagnosis.
Risk #2: Employer does not recognise MC
I probably won’t have this problem since I work in a startup—we can hardly discredit a fellow startup’s credibility, can we?—but I imagine that presenting an “electronic MC” might not go down so smoothly with some employers.
Actually, the government has been trying to push for digital MCs. You can now get a digital MC from government hospitals and polyclinics. This takes the form of a customised URL, which can be forwarded to your company’s HR department.
However, I very much doubt that an MC issued by some unheard-of app can have the same effect as one with a Ministry of Health stamp on it.
So before opting for a video e-consultation, it’s best to check with your HR team to see if this is acceptable.
But if the telemedicine industry takes off, then this should be less of a problem in the future. Just think of how difficult it used to be to claim Grab and Uber (RIP) receipts years ago. The times, they are a-changin’.
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