CareDose
A Round Health alternative with caregiver sharing
Round Health is a clean, free iPhone reminder built around dose windows. CareDose keeps the same calm, and adds appointments, a refill count and the option to let someone you trust follow along.
See the differences
Choose Round Health for a free solo reminder with dose windows. Choose CareDose when appointments or a caregiver are part of the routine.
Choose CareDose if…
- You want a family member or caregiver to follow your doses.
- You want appointments next to your medication.
- You want a stock count that updates as you log.
- You want the app in Spanish, German or French as well as English.
Choose Round Health if…
- You want reminders that nudge across a window instead of at one moment.
- You want an Apple Watch app with complications.
- You never plan to share with anyone.
- You want an account to be optional.
Where they differ
| Category | CareDose | Round Health |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | A calm daily medication routine, with someone you trust following along if you want. | A free, minimal iPhone reminder with flexible dose windows. |
| 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 and use. |
| 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. | No caregiver alerts or sharing. |
| 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; no appointments. |
| Account and data | An account (email, Apple or Google) so reminders and sharing sync. Medication data is never sold or used for advertising. | Optional account for backup and sync. |
| Platforms | iPhone, iOS 16 and later. Android waitlist open. English, Spanish, German and French. | iPhone and Apple Watch. |
Before you choose
Does Round Health have caregiver alerts?
Not as far as its public listing shows. Round Health is built for one person. CareDose lets a person you invite see your doses, missed reminders and low stock.
Is CareDose free like Round Health?
Tracking your own medication is free, with no medication limit, and the free plan never expires. Only caregiver sharing is paid.
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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Mostly need your doses, refills and someone to keep an eye out? Try CareDose.
Free for your own medication, on the App Store now.