CareDose
A simpler CareClinic alternative for medication alone
CareClinic is an all-in-one health tracker that includes medication. CareDose is a medication app first and only: reminders, logging, refills, appointments and an optional caregiver.
See the differences
Choose CareDose when medication is the job. Choose CareClinic when medication is one line in a wider health journal.
Choose CareDose if…
- You want medication reminders without setting up a whole health tracker.
- You want to be ready in minutes, without metrics or categories to configure.
- You want your own tracking free, with no feature held back.
- You want a screen that stays calm when you open it at eight in the morning.
Choose CareClinic if…
- You track symptoms, mood or vitals alongside medication.
- You need Android or a web dashboard.
- You want analytics across many health measures.
- You manage several dependents' profiles from one account.
Where they differ
| Category | CareDose | CareClinic |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | A calm daily medication routine, with someone you trust following along if you want. | Tracking many health signals together: symptoms, mood, vitals and medication. |
| Price | Free for your own medication, with no medication limit, and the free plan never expires. Sharing is a paid seat for each person. | Free tier, with Premium for advanced regimens, the web dashboard and analytics. |
| Caregiver sharing | Invite code or QR. The person you choose sees your doses, missed reminders and low stock on their own phone. Revoke at any time. | Care Teams let caregivers view, share and nudge; dependents get their own profiles. |
| Refills and appointments | A stock count that drops as you log, with a low-stock level per medication. Appointments in the same calendar as your doses. | Refill tracking, a caregiver calendar for appointments, and adherence reports. |
| Account and data | An account (email, Apple or Google) so reminders and sharing sync. Medication data is never sold or used for advertising. | Account-based, with cloud sync and a web dashboard. |
| Platforms | iPhone, iOS 16 and later. Android waitlist open. English, Spanish, German and French. | iPhone, Android and web. |
Before you choose
Does CareDose track symptoms, mood or vitals?
No. CareDose covers medication reminders, dose history, refills, appointments and caregiver sharing — nothing more.
Is CareDose easier to set up than CareClinic?
It asks for less: a medication, a schedule and, if you want, a stock count. There are no metrics or categories to configure.
Is there an Android version of CareDose?
Not yet. CareDose is on iPhone today. Join the Android waitlist below and we will write to you once, the day it lands on Google Play.
Does CareDose give medical advice?
No. It organises reminders and records. Follow your doctor or pharmacist.
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- CareDose vs Apple Health Use Apple Health if reminders for yourself are all you need. Use CareDose when refills, appointments or a caregiver are part of the routine.
- CareDose vs Round Health Choose Round Health for a free solo reminder with dose windows. Choose CareDose when appointments or a caregiver are part of the routine.
- CareDose vs Dosecast Choose Dosecast for intricate schedules across platforms. Choose CareDose for a calm iPhone routine with free history and optional caregiver sharing.
- CareDose vs EveryDose Choose EveryDose for interaction checks and answers on Android or iPhone. Choose CareDose for a calm routine with live caregiver sharing on iPhone.
Mostly need your doses, refills and someone to keep an eye out? Try CareDose.
Free for your own medication, on the App Store now.