A focused MyTherapy alternative for doses, refills and care
MyTherapy is a free health diary that covers medication, measurements and symptoms. CareDose stays on medication: what to take, whether you took it, when to refill, and who you let follow along.
See the differences
Choose CareDose for a focused medication routine on iPhone with controlled caregiver sharing. Choose MyTherapy for a free all-round therapy diary on Android or iPhone.
Choose CareDose if…
- You want medication, refills and appointments — not a full therapy diary.
- You want a caregiver to follow along, with access you can revoke in one tap.
- You want the home screen to show today's doses and nothing else.
- You want low-stock alerts at a level you set for each medication.
Choose MyTherapy if…
- You need Android.
- You also want to log blood pressure, weight, symptoms and mood.
- You want a printable report to take to your doctor.
- You want caregiver features without paying for them.
Where they differ
| Category | CareDose | MyTherapy |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | A calm daily medication routine, with someone you trust following along if you want. | A free all-round therapy diary: medication, measurements, symptoms and doctor reports. |
| 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 to download. Store listings now mention ads and in-app purchases. |
| 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. | The Team function lets family see medication status and act as an extra reminder; family profiles help organise a loved one's care. |
| 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 reminders, appointments in the Team tab, and a printable monthly PDF report. |
| Account and data | An account (email, Apple or Google) so reminders and sharing sync. Medication data is never sold or used for advertising. | No registration needed to start. Developed in Germany under German data-protection law. |
| Platforms | iPhone, iOS 16 and later. Android waitlist open. English, Spanish, German and French. | iPhone and Android, in many languages. |
Before you choose
Does CareDose track symptoms or blood pressure?
No. CareDose covers medications, doses, refills and appointments. If you need a symptom or measurement diary, MyTherapy covers more ground.
Why pay for sharing in CareDose?
You only pay if you share. Each person in a shared connection occupies a paid seat; your own tracking stays free and unlimited either way.
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.
Other comparisons
All comparisons- CareDose vs Medisafe Choose CareDose for unlimited free tracking on iPhone and a caregiver who sees the whole picture. Choose Medisafe if you need Android, health measurements or interaction checks.
- 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 CareClinic Choose CareDose when medication is the job. Choose CareClinic when medication is one line in a wider health journal.
- 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.