CARTOX vs CTCAE 6 Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CARTOX
This medical app aids clinicians in assessing and managing toxicities associated with cellular therapies, including Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) and Immune effector Cell-Associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (ICANS). It provides grading methods and treatment recommendations for healthcare professionals caring for patients undergoing immune effector cell therapy.
- Toxicity grading
- CRS assessment
- ICANS assessment
- Treatment recommendations
- Antimicrobial prophylaxis guidance
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Cellular therapies can be associated with unique, acute toxicities which can be severe or even fatal if not identified early and treated appropriately. Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS), the most commonly observed toxicity can range in severity from low-grade constitutional symptoms to high-grade syndrome associated with life-threatening multi-organ disfunction. Neurotoxicity, originally termed CRES (CAR-Related Encephalopathy Syndrome) and now updated to ICANS (Immune effector Cell-Associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome) is the second most-common adverse even and can occur concurrently with CRS. A multi-disciplinary working group was formed to address safety issues for patients receiving cellular therapy which led to the development of new grading methods and treatment algorithms that have been incorporated into the CARTOX mobile app. The CARTOX mobile app assists with grading toxicities, managing toxicities and assists with recommendations regarding appropriate antimicrobial prophylaxis for patients who have received immune effector cell therapy. Users are more easily able to determine if the patient is having cytokine release syndrome or neurotoxicity and to grade those toxicities. Intended audience: Clinicians (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurses) who treat/care for patients receiving immune effector cells.
CTCAE 6 Pro
This app provides easy access to CTCAE 6.0 content, allowing users to bookmark adverse events, search for keywords, and organize notes. It offers features for version comparison, data export, and timeline management for premium subscribers.
- Quick CTCAE 6.0 content access
- Unlimited bookmarking of adverse events
- Keyword search with highlighting
- Local data storage for privacy
- Version comparison (5.0 vs 6.0)
- Smart notes and chronological organization
- Spreadsheet to custom list app conversion
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CTCAE 6 Pro helps you review and take notes on CTCAE content with ease. It is not intended for diagnosis, clinical decisions, or treatment planning. Standard Features: • Quick CTCAE Access: Browse CTCAE 6.0 content with ease • Unlimited Flags: Bookmark AEs without limits • Search with Highlighting: Easily spot keywords in context • Local Data Storage: Keep your data secure and private on your device Premium Features (Subscription Users): • Version Comparison (5.0 ⇄ 6.0) • Smart Notes: Organize CTCAE entries chronologically, use hashtags, and more • Spreadsheet to App: Turn your spreadsheet into a custom list app—no coding required • Easy Backups: Export to XLSX or CSV for flexibility • Optimized Printing & Sharing: Export HTML files for instant viewing on any desktop or laptop, with easy letter-size printing • Timeline Management: Track and log AEs on a day-by-day basis
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CARTOX at none against CTCAE 6 Pro's 2. CTCAE 6 Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.4). 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. CTCAE 6 Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CARTOX asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CARTOX against 5.0 for CTCAE 6 Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively.
CARTOX ships an update every 20 months, CTCAE 6 Pro every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | CARTOX | CTCAE 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MD Anderson Cancer Center | Koichiro Watanabe |
Customer experience
CARTOX
CTCAE 6 Pro
In-app purchases
CARTOX
No in-app purchases
CTCAE 6 Pro
- Premium Plan – Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Premium Plan – Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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