MyTherapy is one of the best-known free medication reminders, and unlike some rivals it has stayed genuinely free. So a Cadence vs MyTherapy comparison is not really about price. It is about platform, privacy and how deep you want your health insights to go.
We built Cadence, so weigh this accordingly. MyTherapy is a strong, well-earned app, and for some people it is the better fit. Here is an honest look at both.
The short answer
Choose MyTherapy if you need Android support, want family or shared-care profiles, or track injections and want a broad health journal, all for free.
Choose Cadence if you are on iPhone, want your data to stay on your device with no account, and want medication insights that connect to your health metrics.
Both are free, so this is about fit
MyTherapy has always been free, with no premium tier, which is genuinely commendable. Cadence is also free for unlimited medications, with an optional one-time Cadence Pro upgrade at $9.99 that unlocks Apple Health correlations, PDF reports and reflections. There is no subscription on either side.
Because price is not the deciding factor here, the real question is which app's approach matches how you want to track.
Where MyTherapy is the better choice
- Cross-platform. MyTherapy runs on iPhone and Android. Cadence is iPhone and Apple Watch only. If anyone in your household uses Android, MyTherapy wins outright.
- Family and shared-care profiles. MyTherapy supports multiple profiles, which suits parents and carers managing more than one person.
- Injection site tracking. For people on injectable medication, MyTherapy's injection-site rotation tracking is a genuinely useful, specialised feature.
- Broad health journal. MyTherapy logs blood pressure, weight, blood sugar and mood in a general health diary alongside reminders.
Where Cadence is the better choice
- Privacy by default. Cadence requires no account and keeps your data on your device, syncing through your own iCloud. MyTherapy uses cloud sync and profiles.
- Deeper Apple Health integration. MyTherapy syncs a few metrics like weight and steps. Cadence Pro reads 10 metrics, including resting heart rate, blood pressure, sleep and HRV, and correlates them with your adherence, so you can see whether your consistency is moving your health. See how that works.
- Dose windows. Cadence counts a slightly late dose as on time within a window you set, rather than marking you overdue immediately. Here is why dose windows matter.
- Smart timing and label scanning. Cadence learns when you actually take a dose and adjusts reminders to match, and you can add a medication by scanning its prescription label.
- Rhythm, not streaks. MyTherapy uses streaks to motivate you, which reset to zero after one missed day. Cadence deliberately avoids that, counting your perfect days and your overall rhythm so one slip does not feel like failure.
Feature comparison
| Cadence | MyTherapy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, Pro $9.99 once | Free |
| Platforms | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Android |
| Account required | No | Cloud sync / profiles |
| Data storage | On-device + your iCloud | Cloud |
| Family / shared profiles | No | Yes |
| Injection site tracking | No | Yes |
| Dose windows | Yes | No |
| Apple Health correlations | Yes, 10 metrics (Pro) | Limited sync |
| Prescription label scanning | Yes | No |
| Refill reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Doctor-ready PDF report | Yes (Pro) | Health report |
The bottom line
MyTherapy is an excellent free app, and if you need Android, shared-care profiles or injection tracking it is the right call. Cadence is the better fit for iPhone users who want their data to stay on-device, want medication insights that connect to their health metrics, and prefer a rhythm-based approach over streaks.
For the wider category, see our best medication tracker apps for iPhone guide, or compare Cadence with Apple Health and Medisafe.
Frequently asked questions
Is MyTherapy really free?
Yes. MyTherapy has always been free with no premium tier. Cadence is also free for unlimited medications, with an optional one-time $9.99 Pro upgrade for advanced features like Apple Health correlations and PDF reports.
Does Cadence work on Android like MyTherapy?
No. Cadence is available for iPhone and Apple Watch only. MyTherapy runs on both iPhone and Android, so if you need Android it is the better choice.
Which app has better health data integration?
Cadence. MyTherapy syncs a few Apple Health metrics like weight and steps. Cadence Pro reads 10 metrics, including resting heart rate, blood pressure, sleep and HRV, and correlates them with your medication adherence.
Does MyTherapy require an account?
MyTherapy uses cloud sync and supports multiple profiles, which involves storing data in the cloud. Cadence requires no account and keeps your data on your device.
Does Cadence track injections like MyTherapy?
No. MyTherapy offers dedicated injection-site rotation tracking, which Cadence does not. For injectable medication, MyTherapy has the edge there.
Cadence is a free medication reminder app for iPhone with unlimited medications and no account required. Cadence Pro is $9.99 as a one-time purchase.
