CancerBuddy vs CCommunity
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CancerBuddy
Connect with others facing similar cancer journeys. This app facilitates peer-to-peer support for patients, survivors, and caregivers, fostering a community for shared experiences and mutual encouragement.
- Peer-to-peer support
- Connect with patients
- Support for survivors
- Assistance for caregivers
- Community building
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Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation welcomes you to CancerBuddy, the buddy system app for: • Patients – Bond with people as you navigate treatment together. • Survivors - Get support people for life changes and mentor others in treatment. • Caregivers - Find practical assistance and emotional support to rise to daily challenges. CancerBuddy is a social support network by the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting cancer patients and their families since 1992.
CCommunity
This app offers a safe and compassionate community for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Connect with others facing similar diagnoses, join treatment-specific groups, and access expert resources for a personalized support network.
- Cancer-specific support groups
- Real-time group chats and direct messaging
- Video call support
- Personalized journey tracking
- Expert resources and guidance
- Verified and moderated community
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Cancer Support Network: CCommunity Your Safe Space for Cancer Support, Recovery & Hope Living with cancer is challenging, but with CCommunity - the premier cancer support networking app - you're never alone. Join thousands of cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers in a secure, compassionate community that understands every step of your journey, from diagnosis through treatment and recovery. Essential Support Features: Cancer-Specific Support Groups • Connect with others sharing your exact diagnosis • Find groups for breast cancer, lung cancer, lymphoma, and other specific cancer types • Join treatment-specific groups for chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy support • Special groups for young adult cancer patients and cancer survivors Real-Time Support Network • 24/7 group chats moderated by community leaders • Direct messaging with other members • Video call support for face-to-face connections • Crisis support resources and immediate assistance Personalized Cancer Journey • Track your treatment milestones • Share your story and progress • Connect with others at the same stage • Find local cancer support events and meetups Expert Resources • Treatment guidance and tips • Nutrition and wellness advice • Mental health resources • Caregiver support materials Privacy & Safety • Verified member community • HIPAA-compliant messaging • Secure data encryption • Professional moderation Whether you're newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or in remission, CCommunity provides the support network you need. Join our growing community of cancer warriors, survivors, and caregivers who understand exactly what you're going through. Download CCommunity today to: • Get support from people who truly understand • Access reliable cancer information • Build lasting friendships • Share your journey • Find hope and strength in the community You're not alone in this journey. Join CCommunity - your trusted cancer support network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CCommunity at 5.0 against CancerBuddy's 4.1. CancerBuddy's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
CCommunity holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CancerBuddy has 48 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CancerBuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, CCommunity every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CancerBuddy | CCommunity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (48 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BONE MARROW AND CANCER FOUNDATION, INC | HLK Logistics Ltd. |
Customer experience
CancerBuddy
CCommunity
In-app purchases
CancerBuddy
No in-app purchases
CCommunity
No in-app purchases
Questions
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