Comparison

Hematox vs CTCAE 5 Pro

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

Head to head
About

Hematox

Features
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Hematox®, a bibliographical databank based on drug-induced blood disorders, was created in 1983 by Michel BIOUR (MD, PhD), and monthly updated in accordance with other bibliographical databases to the analysis of the references cited in the articles. All the published cases for selection and classification were re-evaluated in accordance with criterions usually validated in hematology. 1069 drugs are registered with 15126 corresponding and available references. Anticancer drugs and immunomodulators, well known for their intrinsic hematotoxicity, are not indexed in Hematox.

About

CTCAE 5 Pro

This app helps review and take notes on CTCAE documents. It offers local data storage for privacy and premium features like version comparison and advanced note-taking with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Streamlined CTCAE Document Access
  • Local data storage for enhanced privacy
  • Version comparison tool
  • Advanced chronological note-taking with hashtags
  • Custom app creation from spreadsheets
  • Flexible backup and archiving (XLSX, CSV)
Features
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CTCAE 5 Pro is designed to assist in the documentation, review, and reference of CTCAE-related information. This app is intended for informational support and is not designed for medical purposes such as diagnosis, clinical decision-making, or treatment recommendations. Users are responsible for verifying all information and making clinical decisions. ::::::::: Standard features (available to all users) :::::: - Streamlined CTCAE Document Access - Easily navigate CTCAE 5.0 documents using an intuitive interface. - Enhanced privacy with local data storage - protect your data by storing it locally instead of relying on cloud services, ensuring privacy and control. ::::::::: Premium Features (available with subscription) ::::::: - Version Comparison Tool - Easily compare different versions of CTCAE 5.0 and 4.03. - Advanced Notes feature - allows you to record CTCAEs in chronological order. You can also use hashtags and other features to efficiently organize and track notes for important information. - Custom App Creation Feature - Simply import a spreadsheet and convert it into a list app. No programming knowledge is required. - Flexible backup and archiving solution - easily back up and archive data in formats such as XLSX and CSV for versatility and accessibility. - More features are available in the Premium version. Note: With the Premium feature, a minimal number of files are automatically stored in a secure iCloud Drive to resume link information between files. This can be turned off based on user preference.

Screenshots

Hematox4 screens
CTCAE 5 Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CTCAE 5 Pro at Free against Hematox's $3.99. CTCAE 5 Pro also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Hematox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CTCAE 5 Pro is free to download; Hematox costs $3.99 up front. CTCAE 5 Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Hematox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hematox ships an update every 3 months, CTCAE 5 Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hematox versus CTCAE 5 Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHematoxCTCAE 5 Pro
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB60 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPierre ChailletKoichiro Watanabe

In-app purchases

None

Hematox

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CTCAE 5 Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Hematox free?
Hematox costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CTCAE 5 Pro free?
CTCAE 5 Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hematox or CTCAE 5 Pro have ads?
Neither Hematox nor CTCAE 5 Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hematox or CTCAE 5 Pro?
Hematox ships an update every 3 months, and CTCAE 5 Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hematox was updated on October 8, 2026 and CTCAE 5 Pro on October 9, 2026.

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