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| App | Price | Account | Ads | Where data is kept | Apple Watch app | PDF report for a doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadence | Free for unlimited medications. Pro is US$9.99 once, no subscriptionApp Store | Not neededCadence facts | NoneCadence facts | On your iPhoneCadence facts | YesApp Store | Yes, with ProCadence facts |
| Medisafe | Outside the US a subscription is required: US$4.99 a month or US$39.99 a year. In the US a free download with in-app subscriptionsMedisafe help centreApp Store | Optional, recommended for backupMedisafe help centre | NoneMedisafe help centre | Medisafe’s serversMedisafe privacy policy | YesApp Store | Yes, a progress reportApp Store |
| Apple Health | Built into iPhoneApple Support | No separate sign-up. iCloud sync uses your Apple AccountApple Platform Security | Not stated | On your iPhone, and encrypted in iCloud if you syncApple Platform Security | Yes, the Medications appApple Support | A PDF of your current medication listApple Support |
| MyTherapy | Free. Optional ad-free subscription, or Plus Lifetime at US$49.99MyTherapy websiteApp Store | OptionalMyTherapy privacy policy | Yes, removable with a subscriptionApp StoreMyTherapy privacy policy | A central database in the EUMyTherapy privacy policy | No. Listed for iPhone and iPadApp Store | Health reports. PDF not statedApp Store |
| EveryDose | Free. Plus is US$9.99 a month or US$59.99 a yearApp Store | Not stated | None listed on the App StoreApp Store | Stored and processed in the USEveryDose privacy policy | No. iPhone onlyApp Store | A PDF medication listApp Store |
| CareClinic | Free, with 7 days of Timeline history. Premium options from US$5.99, up to US$139.99 for lifetimeCareClinic logs and reportsApp Store | YesCareClinic getting started | None listed on the App StoreApp Store | CareClinic’s servers (AWS in Canada and the US)CareClinic data security | YesApp Store | Yes, with PremiumCareClinic logs and reports |
| Bearable | Free tracking with 30-day reports. Premium US$34.99 a year, often discountedBearable free vs PremiumBearable FAQ | YesBearable support | None listed on the App StoreApp Store | Encrypted backup on Bearable’s serversBearable FAQ | No. iPhone onlyApp Store | Not stated. CSV export is freeBearable free vs Premium |
| Round Health | No longer on the App Store. Apple’s US store search did not list it on 23 October 2026App Store search | |||||
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Each comparison covers where the other app is the better pick, too.
Cadence vs Medisafe compared for 2026: what each costs, what is free, accounts and privacy, devices and caregiver features. Checked against Medisafe's own help centre in October 2026.
Read comparison →Apple Health now tracks medications, adherence history and photos. Here is an honest 2026 comparison of Cadence vs the built-in Apple Health Medications feature.
Read comparison →Cadence and MyTherapy are both free medication reminders. An honest 2026 comparison of platforms, privacy, health integration and features to help you choose.
Read comparison →EveryDose pairs reminders with an AI assistant. Cadence is private and on-device. An honest 2026 comparison of price, privacy, AI and features.
Read comparison →CareClinic is a comprehensive health-management platform. Cadence is a focused medication app. An honest 2026 comparison of price, privacy, scope and features.
Read comparison →Cadence and Bearable solve different problems. An honest 2026 comparison of the medication reminder app versus the symptom and mood tracker, and when to use each.
Read comparison →Round Health no longer appears on the App Store. What that means if you relied on its reminder windows, and how Cadence compares as a replacement on iPhone and Apple Watch.
Read comparison →Common questions
Which medication apps do not need a subscription?
Cadence is free for unlimited medications, and Pro is a one-time US$9.99 purchase. Apple Health’s Medications feature is built into iPhone. MyTherapy is free with ads and sells a one-time Plus Lifetime option. CareClinic lists a lifetime option. Medisafe, EveryDose and Bearable sell their paid tiers as subscriptions.
Which medication apps work without an account?
Cadence needs no account. Medisafe and MyTherapy make an account optional. CareClinic and Bearable require one. Apple Health has no separate sign-up and syncs through your Apple Account if you turn on iCloud.
Which medication apps have an Apple Watch app?
Cadence, Medisafe, CareClinic and Apple Health’s Medications app run on Apple Watch. MyTherapy, EveryDose and Bearable are listed for iPhone without a Watch app.
How was this comparison checked?
Every competitor fact was checked on 23 October 2026 against the app’s own website, help centre or US App Store page, and each cell links to its source. Prices are in US dollars from the US App Store and can differ by country. Where a source does not say, the table says Not stated.
Unlimited medications. No account. Pro is a one-time purchase.