Comparison

Iris Oncology vs OncoDiary

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

Head to head
About

Iris Oncology

This app offers support for individuals living with cancer, providing access to nurses for symptom management, therapists for emotional well-being, and peer mentors. It aims to reduce anxiety and isolation by offering guidance and connection.

Highlights
  • Talk to a nurse about symptoms
  • Meet with an oncology therapist
  • Connect with peer mentors
  • 24/7 availability
  • Emotional support and coping strategies
Features
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Answers. Support. Peace of Mind. When you’re living with cancer, it’s all too common in between clinic visits to feel like you have to manage symptoms on your own. Already isolated from friends, family, and co-workers, the worry and anxiety that comes with the complexities and unknowns of cancer can start to overshadow every day. We created Iris to change that. • Talk to a nurse about a diagnosis, side effects, or symptoms. • Meet with a licensed oncology therapist for guidance and coping strategies for the emotional side of cancer. • Connect with a network of peer mentors who have had similar experiences with cancer. Iris is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at no cost through participating health plans.

About

OncoDiary

This app provides a supportive community and personalized tools for individuals affected by cancer. It offers journaling, guided meditations, symptom tracking, and wellness reminders to help manage anxiety and promote healing.

Highlights
  • Cancer support community
  • Personalized journaling
  • Guided meditations
  • Symptom tracking
  • Wellness reminders
  • Anxiety relief
Features
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OncoDiary helps people living with cancer and those caring for them stay connected, organized, and supported through treatment, recovery, remission, survivorship, and caregiving. A cancer diagnosis changes everyday life. There are symptoms to remember, medications to take, meals to plan, appointments to prepare for, and questions you don't want to forget. OncoDiary brings everything together in one calm place, helping you feel more prepared and a little less alone. YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO THIS ALONE Cancer care is rarely a journey taken alone. Invite a trusted family member or caregiver into your private Care Plan and choose exactly what to share. Share reminders, symptom updates, grocery lists, appointments, support requests, and messages while keeping personal reflections private. When someone asks, "How can I help?", OncoDiary helps make the answer simple. TRACK YOUR HEALTH Every day is different. Record symptoms, pain, energy, mood, sleep, temperature, food, hydration, movement, reflections, and personal notes. Track weight and body changes, including hair loss, swelling, skin and nail changes, scars, and anything else that's important to you. Over time, your history helps you notice patterns, prepare for appointments, and better understand how treatment is affecting your body. Your Care Rhythm Score offers a gentle reflection of your daily care habits and wellbeing. It is designed for personal support—not medical use. NOURISH YOUR BODY Treatment can change the way you eat, feel, and recover. Log meals, calories, protein, carbohydrates, fats, hydration, and weight. Save favorite meals, set protein goals, and follow your nutrition over time with simple history and progress. Create grocery lists for food and household essentials, then share them with caregivers so loved ones know exactly how they can help. STAY ORGANIZED Create reminders for medications, appointments, hydration, nutrition, rest, and treatment preparation. Save symptoms, medication concerns, treatment experiences, and questions as they happen so you feel more prepared when meeting with your healthcare team. SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT Sometimes support means practical help. Sometimes it means taking a quiet moment for yourself. Explore a growing collection of Journals with thoughtful articles, practical guidance, and emotional support. You'll also find breathing exercises, relaxation tools, soothing sounds, reflection activities, educational content, food and symptom guidance, and daily encouragement. Included with OncoDiary is *Through the Storm* by Dr. Ellie Urban, an oncology psychologist with more than 15 years of experience supporting people affected by cancer. Written for patients, caregivers, and families, it offers compassionate guidance, reassurance, and hope throughout the cancer journey. "A must-read for cancer patients, caregivers, and close friends." - Gayle M. "Compassionate and filled with understanding." - Richard R. Where available and with your permission, OncoDiary can connect with Apple Health to include step activity as part of your daily care journey. YOUR PRIVACY You control what is shared. Private reflections remain private, and caregivers only see the information you choose to share. IMPORTANT NOTICE OncoDiary supports organization, communication, nutrition tracking, reflection, and wellbeing. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, emergency monitoring, or clinical decision support. The Care Rhythm Score is for personal reflection only and is not intended to diagnose, monitor, predict, or treat any medical condition. Always follow the guidance of your doctor or healthcare provider. If symptoms are urgent or severe, seek immediate medical attention. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ OncoDiary Terms of Use: https://book.oncodiary.com/legal/terms

Screenshots

Iris Oncology4 screens
OncoDiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Iris Oncology at none against OncoDiary's 5. Iris Oncology also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 6). OncoDiary's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, 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. OncoDiary sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Iris Oncology asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Iris Oncology against 5.0 for OncoDiary. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Iris Oncology ships an update monthly, OncoDiary weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Iris Oncology versus OncoDiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIris OncologyOncoDiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (19 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size346 MB84 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperOncoHealthOak Crew MB

Customer experience

Iris Oncology

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

OncoDiary

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Iris Oncology

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

OncoDiary

Subscriptions5
  • Supporter$2.001 Month
  • Monthly Care Plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Friend$5.001 Month
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  • Hero$10.001 Month
  • Care Plan - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Iris Oncology free?
Iris Oncology is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OncoDiary free?
OncoDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Iris Oncology or OncoDiary?
Iris Oncology and OncoDiary are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 19 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do Iris Oncology or OncoDiary have ads?
Neither Iris Oncology nor OncoDiary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Iris Oncology or OncoDiary?
Iris Oncology ships an update monthly, and OncoDiary weekly. Most recently, Iris Oncology was updated on October 11, 2026 and OncoDiary on October 14, 2026.

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