Drain IQ vs ACS CARES
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drain IQ
Track your surgical drain output with this app. Record measurements, calculate daily totals, and generate reports for your doctor. Designed for post-operative patients to aid in recovery.
- Record drain output
- Track single or multiple drains
- Calculate daily totals
- Generate Drain IQ Reports
- Share reports with physician
- Designed for post-operative patients
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Drain IQ is a simple way to keep track of your drains. • Record drain output throughout the day. • Use with a SINGLE drain or MULTIPLE drains. • Easily calculate daily totals. • Your Drain IQ Report includes: the drain label/location, post operative days/dates, and daily total measurements. • Share your Drain IQ Report, or simply bring your phone to your next appointment. ** Designed by a Plastic Surgery Resident to help patients undergoing Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. ** May be used following any Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Cancer Surgery, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Urologic Surgery, Gynecologic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Transplant Surgery or any other surgical procedure that requires use of drains. Each procedure is different, so it's important to have a good dialogue with your physician and their staff. Recover. Better.
ACS CARES
Navigate a cancer diagnosis with personalized guidance and support. Connect with peer volunteers, access reliable information on treatment options and resources, and explore survivor stories. Find free services for cancer-related needs and speak with information specialists anytime.
- Peer support connections
- Personalized cancer information
- Survivor stories and articles
- Access to free support services
- 24/7 information specialist support
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If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, your first thought may be "what's next?" ACS CARES provides answers by helping you navigate cancer with guidance, information and hope. With ACS CARES, you can: » Connect one-on-one with peer support volunteers who match your lived experiences with cancer, including diagnosis and personal characteristics. » Access personalized, reliable cancer-related information like treatment options and other resources that update as your situation changes or new evidence becomes available. » Explore articles, interactive activities, and real stories from cancer survivors tailored to your unique experience. » Access free services to help with cancer-related needs like transportation and lodging, and more. » Speak to an American Cancer Society information specialist when you have questions day or night, 365 days a year. » Download the ACS CARES app today and gain the trusted support you need!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Drain IQ at 9.2 against ACS CARES's 16.4. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Drain IQ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 22 respectively.
| Parameter | Drain IQ | ACS CARES |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (22 ratings) — better | 4.3 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 22 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.2 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Golem Health, LLC | American Cancer Society Inc |
Customer experience
Drain IQ
ACS CARES
In-app purchases
Drain IQ
No in-app purchases
ACS CARES
No in-app purchases









