Apple is updating its Health app with artificial intelligence (AI) features, a move that has drawn comparisons to Google Health, which faced significant backlash from users after replacing the Fitbit app in May 2026. During Apple’s recent iPhone Duo event, the company outlined plans for the new Health app, which will use AI to provide health and wellness insights. However, the integration of AI has raised concerns, as users worry about potential problems similar to those experienced with Google Health. Google Health was introduced as a replacement for the Fitbit app and quickly ran into problems. Users criticized the app for its confusing design and missing features. Its AI assistant, meant to offer fitness and wellbeing advice, was accused of giving misleading or inappropriate suggestions, such as "unhinged" fitness plans and fabricated food-tracking data. These issues caused widespread frustration and led to calls for improvements. Apple’s decision to incorporate AI into its Health app has also raised questions about the reliability of the AI models being used. While Apple is known for its strong development of large language models (LLMs) and has emphasized user privacy and security, the company has relied on Google’s AI models for certain features, including Apple Intelligence and Siri. This dependency has led some to worry that the same AI issues seen in Google Health could also affect Apple’s Health app. Apple has stated that its health-related innovations undergo rigorous scientific testing and are developed in collaboration with clinical experts. The company has also stressed its commitment to protecting user data, especially in health-related features. Despite these assurances, users remain cautious as they await the release of the updated Health app later this year. Whether Apple’s AI-powered Health app will avoid the pitfalls of Google Health remains to be seen.