HemeOncBuddy vs CTCAE 6 Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HemeOncBuddy
This app provides quick access to practice-changing clinical trials in Hematology and Oncology. It offers simplified summaries of trial background, inclusion/exclusion criteria, primary endpoints, and outcomes for easy reference.
- Practice-changing clinical trial summaries
- Hematology and Oncology focus
- Simplified trial information
- Inclusion and exclusion criteria
- Primary endpoints and outcomes
- Quick reference tool
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HemeOncBuddy is a free study hub built for hematology and oncology fellows and trainees - everything you need to keep up with the literature and prep for boards, in one fast, searchable app. WHAT'S INSIDE - 1,500+ pivotal clinical-trial summaries, each in the same structure (background, inclusion criteria, arms, primary/secondary endpoints, median follow-up, key results, notable toxicities) so you can scan them quickly. - A Question Bank with board-style questions, tutor and timed modes, explanations, and progress tracking. - ~2,000 active-recall flashcards across oncology, malignant and benign heme, and pharmacology — plus visual staging decks. - 120+ concise disease-site board-prep notes. - A conference & abstract-deadline tracker so you never miss a submission window. MADE FOR STUDYING - Full dark mode and adjustable text size. - Optional free account (Sign in with Apple, Google, or email) to sync your saved trials, Qbank progress, and notes across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. - No ads. No paywall. No login required to browse. HemeOncBuddy is an educational study aid only. It is not a substitute for medical advice, clinical judgment, or current guidelines, and must not be used to diagnose or treat patients. Always verify against primary literature and current guidelines.
CTCAE 6 Pro
Easily review and annotate medical toxicity criteria. Bookmark adverse events, search keywords, and organize entries chronologically. Offers local data storage and optional premium features for advanced note-taking and data export.
- Quick CTCAE 6.0 content access
- Unlimited adverse event bookmarking
- Keyword search with highlighting
- Local data storage
- Version comparison (5.0 ⇄ 6.0)
- Smart notes and timeline management
- 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: HemeOncBuddy at none against CTCAE 6 Pro's 2. CTCAE 6 Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 24 months). 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. HemeOncBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HemeOncBuddy against 5.0 for CTCAE 6 Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 10 respectively.
HemeOncBuddy ships an update every 24 months, CTCAE 6 Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HemeOncBuddy | CTCAE 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (18 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Veli Bakalov | Koichiro Watanabe |
Customer experience
HemeOncBuddy
CTCAE 6 Pro
In-app purchases
HemeOncBuddy
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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