Patient Resource PointForward vs ACS CARES
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Patient Resource PointForward
Manage your medical appointments, medications, and treatment progress. Discover hundreds of local support groups easily. Access personalized treatment plan information.
- Appointment scheduling
- Medication reminders
- Treatment progress logging
- Treatment plan information
- Support group search
Read full descriptionHide full description
The PointForward App is user specific. Use it to keep a schedule of appointments, remember medications and log treatment progress. Information about treatment plan and center included, and you can search for hundreds of support groups with the click of a button. Powered by Patient Resource LLC.
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Patient Resource PointForward at 5.0 against ACS CARES's 4.3. Patient Resource PointForward also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). ACS CARES's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (22 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Patient Resource PointForward holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ACS CARES has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Patient Resource PointForward ships an update every 2 months, ACS CARES every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Patient Resource PointForward | ACS CARES |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.3 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Patient Resource LLC | American Cancer Society Inc |
Customer experience
Patient Resource PointForward
ACS CARES
In-app purchases
Patient Resource PointForward
No in-app purchases
ACS CARES
No in-app purchases
