ARIA CORE vs iKnowMed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ARIA CORE
This mobile application provides healthcare professionals with essential features for managing oncology care on the go. It allows for personalized patient data access, streamlined clinical management, and flexible mobility, enabling timely decisions and efficient workflows from any location.
- Personalized patient data access
- Streamlined clinical management
- Appointment and task scheduling
- Mobile document and note approvals
- Oncology Information System access
- Efficient workflow management
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ARIA CORE Mobile brings the essential features of the ARIA CORE Oncology Management System right to your fingertips, tailored for healthcare professionals. As a clinician constantly on the move, you need tools that keep pace with your dynamic workflow. ARIA CORE Mobile is your gateway to managing oncology care more efficiently, anytime, anywhere. Key Benefits Personalized Patient Care: View detailed patient data on the go, providing insights exactly when you need them. Access and share vital information from your smartphone or tablet and make timely, informed decisions from any location. Streamlined Clinical Management: Schedule and manage appointments and tasks with ease directly from your mobile device. Handle workflows efficiently—from document approvals to note dictation—helping reduce bottlenecks in your busy schedule. Mobility and Flexibility: Break free from the constraints of a workstation. With ARIA CORE Mobile, care teams can access essential information from smartphones or tablets, respond to questions, and approve documents from anywhere. ARIA CORE Mobile is intended exclusively for healthcare professionals in a clinical setting. It enables users to schedule appointments, conveniently access detailed patient information, and stay productive and organized with task management tools that reduce bottlenecks through mobile document and note approvals. Mobile access to the Oncology Information System is designed to help clinicians spend less time documenting and more time with patients. Note: ARIA CORE Mobile requires your organization to have a valid license and to operate on the ARIA® Oncology Information System version 15.5 MR2 or higher. Please contact your Varian Sales representative for more information.
iKnowMed
This mobile application extends a desktop electronic health record system, allowing healthcare providers to securely access patient charts, lab results, appointments, and communicate with care teams on the go. It offers seamless integration with Apple devices for convenient access to essential patient information.
- Access patient charts and appointments
- Review lab results
- Create and send messages
- Upload attachments
- View care team contacts
- Apple Watch complications
- Siri Shortcuts and Home Screen Quick Actions
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The iKnowMed app from Ontada is the companion to iKnowMed Generation 2 electronic health record (EHR) and the perfect extension for providers looking to stay connected and move beyond the desktop for key care team interactions. Connecting seamlessly with iKnowMed Generation 2 to provide intuitive, secure cloud-based navigation and access to patient charts and appointments, this initial release allows users to freely and conveniently access essential patient information at exactly the point of need – even when away from the office. iKnowMed complements the full desktop EHR, allowing quick access to: - Review lab results - View the Visit List - Access the Patient Chart - Create context-enabled messages from inside the Work List - Upload new attachments - Access care team and patient contacts without leaving the app - Send and receive messages with other providers while referencing related patient information In addition to accessing iKnowMed on your iPhone or iPad, users will also enjoy the convenience of accessing the Visit List and Patient Demographics, sending and receiving messages, and viewing upcoming appointments using watch face Complications on Apple Watch. Experience close integration with your favorite features across Apple platforms, such as: - Touch ID and Face ID - Widgets display of the Visit List and Messages on your device’s Home Screen - Siri Shortcuts and Home Screen Quick Actions for easy access to workflows such as patient search and viewing your next visit - Handoff to seamlessly transition workflows across your other Apple devices - Crop and enhance documents captured with your device’s camera - and so much more! An account linked to your practice is required to continue. Please visit Ontada.com to learn more about our solutions for community oncology.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ARIA CORE at 5.0 against iKnowMed's 3.3. iKnowMed's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (23 vs 7). 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.
ARIA CORE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 23 respectively.
ARIA CORE ships an update every 8 months, iKnowMed every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ARIA CORE | iKnowMed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 3.3 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. | McKesson Technology Solutions |
Customer experience
ARIA CORE
iKnowMed
In-app purchases
ARIA CORE
No in-app purchases
iKnowMed
No in-app purchases









