Encore by CHAI vs THRIVE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Encore by CHAI
This app supports individuals recovering from vocal cord treatment by tracking vocal ability over 24 weeks. Users complete short surveys and record their voice to monitor progress through visual graphs. It provides health information but advises consulting a doctor for medical decisions.
- Vocal ability tracking
- Short surveys
- Voice recording
- Progress monitoring graphs
- 24-week tracking period
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Encore is a general wellness app designed for users that have undergone surgery/treatment that affects vocal cord ability. For up to 24 weeks, users answer a 2-3 short surveys relating to their vocal cord ability. Users will also record their voice at various timepoints over the 24 weeks. Graphs will help users monitor their progress over time. This app delivers health related information. In addition to using this app, please seek a doctor’s advice before making any medical decisions.
THRIVE
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You are invited to participate in the Incyte MA-GVHD-401 THRIVE study. This app is specifically intended for study participants in the THRIVE study (Incyte MA-GVHD-401). This app integrates with the iHealth app and utilizes HealthKit and CareKit functionality.
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Verdict
Encore by CHAI and THRIVE are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Encore by CHAI ships an update every 11 months, THRIVE every 10 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Encore by CHAI | THRIVE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 10 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 13.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Medable, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Encore by CHAI
No in-app purchases
THRIVE
No in-app purchases
