Max is well rated, with 4.8 stars from about 9,900 US ratings, and suits people who want a playful alarm and family sharing. Cadence suits people who want an Apple Watch app, no account and deeper tracking. Both are free to download.
Download Cadence free on the App Store
We built Cadence, so weigh this accordingly. Max is a likeable app, and if a barking dog gets you to take notice, that counts for a lot.
At a glance
| Cadence | Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, optional Pro US$9.99 once | Free, no in-app purchases listed |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Android |
| Reminder style | Time-sensitive reminder with follow-ups | Dog bark alarm, then repeats |
| Family sharing | Send a summary yourself | Share & Care, live status |
| Account | None | Not stated |
| Insights and PDF report | Yes, with Pro | Not stated |
Checked 1 November 2026 against Max's US App Store page and Artify's website. Its App Store privacy label says identifiers may be used to track you across other companies' apps and sites. Prices are in US dollars and can differ by country.
Where Max is the better choice
- A reminder with a personality. Max's "Woof Woof" alarm is the point of the app, and it barks again if you don't respond.
- Share & Care. You can invite family or friends and check a parent's medication status in real time.
- Android. Max is on both iPhone and Android. Cadence is iPhone and Apple Watch only.
- No paid tier listed. Its App Store page lists no in-app purchases.
Where Cadence is the better choice
- Apple Watch app. Take or skip a dose from your wrist. The App Store lists Max as iPhone only.
- No account. Your data stays on your iPhone with no sign-up.
- Dose windows. A dose inside the window you set still counts as on time.
- More kinds of schedule. Set times, every few days, set weekdays, cycles, tapering and as needed.
- Insights and a PDF report (Pro). See your patterns, connect them with Apple Health metrics and take a report to an appointment.
Which should you choose?
Choose Max if you want a playful alarm, live family sharing or Android.
Choose Cadence if you use an Apple Watch, want no account or want more detail for appointments.
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