Comparison

Hope Programme vs Oncio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hope Programme

Features
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An account is required to access this app. Download the app if an account has been created for you on the Hope Programme or on a course hosted on the app. The app offers access to a range of evidence-based health and wellbeing courses. Available 24/7 on any device - learn at time and pace that suits you - safe environment – option to remain anonymous. The Hope Programme Self-management course based on positive psychology, mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy, built on 20 years of research evidence. The Hope Programme can help you to: β€’ be more relaxed β€’ set goals that are important to YOU β€’ deal with stress and extreme tiredness β€’ share your fears and worries β€’ live well with a long-term condition β€’ cope better with providing care Meet others in the same situation and try a range of interactive activities including goal setting, gratitude, hope for the future, mood, activity and symptoms tracking, journaling and an online forum. Supported by trained facilitators with lived experience. Coproduction is at the heart of all we do. The Hope programme and the app has been co-designed with people living with chronic illness, carers, researchers and healthcare professionals. All Hope Programme courses are QISMET accredited - the β€œgold standard” for the self-management sector. Garry, Hope Programme participant said: β€œI think this has everything. Well laid out, clear user friendly, no jargon and speaks in layman terms. The understanding of the difficulty living with chronic illness does come across in the sessions. There is no judgment, no self-advocacy, just empathy. That for me is priceless.”

About

Oncio

This app empowers individuals affected by cancer to implement integrative oncology tools and strategies. It offers guided programs for lifestyle changes, a symptom relief hub with non-pharmacological interventions, and general support information. Users can also track health metrics and evaluate their progress.

Highlights
  • Guided lifestyle change programs
  • Symptom relief hub
  • Integrative oncology information
  • Healthkit API integration
  • Progress self-evaluation
Features
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Using this app does not replace and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any concerns or are making any substantial changes, you should consult your doctor or a member of your cancer care team.Oncio is the first free app available to anyone affected by cancer that aims to empower people to practically put integrative oncology tools and strategies into action. The app content and functionality has been and will continue to be co-developed with the community of people impacted by cancer through lived experience or a carer role. Key features of the app include: 1) guided programmes aimed at supporting lifestyle changes through daily actions and creating a broad toolkit for self-management - from nutrition and movement to psycho-emotional wellbeing 2) Symptom relief hub - evidence and guideline-informed support for targeting specific symptoms with non-pharmacological interventions, e.g. pain relief, menopause symptoms 3) General support hub - general information on integrative oncology (IO) and key modalities/therapies, as well as practical information including recipes and free groups and events offered by a variety of charities for community support. 4) Opportunity to connect Healthkit API and wearable devices to Oncio to help keep key health and wellbeing metrics in one place and monitor progress displayed on graphs. 5) Self-evaluation of progress and participation in app evaluation through validated health questionnaires. Using this app does not replace and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any concerns or are making any substantial changes, you should consult your doctor or a member of your cancer care team.

Screenshots

Hope Programme4 screens
Oncio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Oncio at fortnightly against Hope Programme's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hope Programme ships an update every 2 months, Oncio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Hope Programme versus Oncio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHope ProgrammeOncio
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”71.4% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB113 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMagic Square Systems LimitedOncio CIC

In-app purchases

None

Hope Programme

No in-app purchases

None

Oncio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hope Programme free?
Hope Programme is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oncio free?
Oncio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hope Programme or Oncio have ads?
Neither Hope Programme nor Oncio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hope Programme or Oncio?
Hope Programme ships an update every 2 months, and Oncio fortnightly. Most recently, Hope Programme was updated on September 8, 2026 and Oncio on June 1, 2026.

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