Hibiscus Study vs SCD Warrior
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hibiscus Study
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This application is designed for patients participating in clinical research protocol 4202-HEM-301 (Forma Therapeutics). The application uses HealthKit and Apple's ResearchKit library to conduct clinical trials.
SCD Warrior
This app helps individuals with Sickle Cell Disease manage their treatment and share progress with healthcare providers. It allows users to track medications, symptoms, and lifestyle, offering personalized reminders and secure access to records. The tool also provides educational resources and aids in managing pain crises.
- Track medications, symptoms, and lifestyle
- Personalized treatment reminders
- Secure record access and sharing
- Educational resources for living with SCD
- Pain crisis management support
- Direct contact with healthcare providers
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If you are a person with Sickle Cell Disease, SCD Warrior can help you to track your treatment and share your progress with your healthcare providers. Download the application to: * Keep your doctors, nurses, social and community health workers one tap away. * Track your meds, symptoms and lifestyle. Anytime. Anywhere. * Personalize your treatment and get timely reminders. * Access and share your records on the go! It’s both easy and secure. * Learn more about living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). * Manage pain crisis situations much more effectively. --- NOTE FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS: This mobile app is designed for patient use only. Please visit https://scdwarrior.com to create a professional account. If you have questions, you can contact us at feedback@scdwarrior.com NOTE FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES: The purpose of this mobile app is to provide the Sickle Cell community with a digital tool to better navigate their patient journey. However, the app is not intended to provide professional medical advice or replace it. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SCD Warrior at every 6 weeks against Hibiscus Study's every 42 months. Hibiscus Study's advantage is iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Hibiscus Study ships an update every 42 months, SCD Warrior every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hibiscus Study | SCD Warrior |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 42 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Medable, Inc. | Microhealth, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Hibiscus Study
No in-app purchases
SCD Warrior
No in-app purchases
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