Comparison

HCCcare vs CTCAE 6 Pro

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

Head to head
About

HCCcare

Features
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An app designed to support systemic therapy selection in first-line HCC. HCCcare is an educational resource tool that was developed to support Canadian medical oncologists in selecting the most appropriate first-line systemic therapy for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), based on current drug approvals. With HCCcare, clinicians can review systemic treatment considerations, treatment logistics, patient support programs, emerging data in HCC, and clinical trial summaries all in one place. The content for HCCcare was developed and updated by a Scientific Planning Committee of key opinion leaders and clinicians in the field of HCC.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

HCCcare4 screens
CTCAE 6 Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HCCcare at none against CTCAE 6 Pro's 2. HCCcare also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). CTCAE 6 Pro's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CTCAE 6 Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HCCcare asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HCCcare ships an update every 11 months, CTCAE 6 Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
HCCcare versus CTCAE 6 Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHCCcareCTCAE 6 Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB87 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBridge Medical Communications IncKoichiro Watanabe

In-app purchases

None

HCCcare

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CTCAE 6 Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan – Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Plan – Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is HCCcare free?
HCCcare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CTCAE 6 Pro free?
CTCAE 6 Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HCCcare or CTCAE 6 Pro have ads?
Neither HCCcare nor CTCAE 6 Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HCCcare or CTCAE 6 Pro?
HCCcare ships an update every 11 months, and CTCAE 6 Pro monthly. Most recently, HCCcare was updated on October 25, 2026 and CTCAE 6 Pro on October 27, 2026.

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