Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Cadence, the free medication reminder app for iPhone and Apple Watch.
Is Cadence free?
Yes. Core features like scheduling, reminders, dose tracking, label scanning, journal check-ins and supply tracking are completely free. Cadence Pro unlocks the Insights dashboard, journal trends, Apple Health integration and more. Pro is a one-time purchase of $9.99 -- no subscription.
What medications does Cadence support?
Any medication, supplement or vitamin you take on a schedule. You can set daily, weekly, interval-based or cyclical (on/off) schedules with flexible dosage options.
How do lock screen notifications work?
When a dose is due, Cadence sends a time-sensitive notification with Take, Skip and Snooze actions. Press and hold to log your dose right from the lock screen -- no need to unlock or open the app.
Is my health data private?
Absolutely. Your data is encrypted and synced securely through iCloud so it stays up to date across your devices. Cadence never shares your health information with third parties. No account is required and no data is sent to external servers.
Can I scan my prescription label?
Yes. Point your camera at a prescription label and Cadence reads it, matches it to a database of 2,300+ medications and pre-fills the name and dosage for you. Then just pick your schedule times and you are set.
What is the Journey feature?
Journey turns your medication streak into a visual mountain trail. Each day you stay consistent, the landscape shifts: new seasons, new milestones and new heights over a full year. It is a motivational layer that rewards consistency without being intrusive.
What can I see in Insights?
Insights shows your adherence trends over time, surfaces patterns between your medication habits and how you feel and tracks mood, energy and sleep alongside your doses. It generates a daily briefing based on your data, highlights what is working and what needs attention and provides deep-dive views across adherence, health, journal and medication data.
Does Cadence work with Apple Health?
With Cadence Pro, you can pull in heart rate, resting heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, blood oxygen, steps, weight, blood glucose, sleep and HRV from Apple Health. These 10 metrics are displayed alongside your medication adherence data so you can see correlations and patterns over time.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Cadence sends a follow-up reminder 30 minutes after a missed dose so nothing slips through. You can also mark a dose as skipped with an optional note explaining why.
Does Cadence work on iPad?
Cadence is designed for iPhone and Apple Watch. It runs on iPad via iPhone compatibility mode but is optimised for iPhone.
Can I export my medication data?
With Cadence Pro, you can export an adherence report. This is useful for sharing your medication history with your doctor or keeping a personal record.
How do I set up medications for different times of day?
When adding a medication, tap "Add time" to set multiple reminder times. Each time slot can have its own dosage. For example, you can set 50mg in the morning and 25mg in the evening for the same medication.
Does Cadence work offline?
Yes. All data is stored on your device. Reminders, dose logging and all core features work without an internet connection. An internet connection is only needed for iCloud sync across devices.
Is Cadence available on Android?
Not yet. Cadence is currently available for iPhone and Apple Watch only. There is no Android version at this time.
Still have questions?
Reach out to us at support@cadencehealth.app or visit our support page.
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