Comparison

CMISC vs CaudaEquina

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

Head to head
About

CMISC

This app provides a virtual extension of a cancer information and support center. It aims to increase engagement with available services and support for anyone affected by cancer, offering information, financial advice, and community resources.

Highlights
  • Virtual extension of support center
  • Information on services
  • Financial advice
  • Community services
  • Digital booklets
  • Patient and carer resources
Features
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The App is a virtual extension of the Chesterfield Macmillan Information and Support Centre that offers a different platform of communication aiming to raise engagement and awareness of the centre services and support that is available to anyone affected by cancer. It contains information, support, financial advice, community services and all the Centre’s booklets in an easy to use App designed for patients, families, carers, health and social professionals, voluntary and statutory organisations.

About

CaudaEquina

This app provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on Cauda Equina Syndrome. It offers educational content, personal experiences, symptom management tips, and resources for finding help and support. It also includes a diary feature to track personal health journeys and links to research and professional training.

Highlights
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome information
  • Symptom management tips
  • Personal journey diary
  • Links to research and training
  • Support resources
  • Red flag identification
Features
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Welcome to our CaudaEquina App (CES App). A comprehensive, up to date source of all the information you need to know about Cauda Equina Syndrome. Our app has been designed to meet the needs of all individuals / professionals who deal with CES on daily basis.   The CaudaEquina App is a hub of knowledge with education content about the condition, lived experiences of those living with it, tips on how to manage your symptoms and where to find help and support. Within the Patient and professionals’ sections you will find a wealth of information about the “Red flags” of CES and how to communicate to your healthcare professional if you feel you are experiencing any of these and are worried you may be at risk of developing cauda equina syndrome. “My Diary” will help you store important information about your personal journey with CES, that you can reflect on along the way and share with healthcare professionals supporting you. There are important links to the latest research and papers on Cauda Equina Syndrome, educational articles, training and events information for healthcare professionals, all easily accessible from one place. You can learn all about Cauda Equina Champions Charity services and how to access them, helping you to make the best recovery possible. With over 10 years experience supporting people with Cauda Equina Syndrome, Champions Charity hope the CaudaEquina App will empower you to live your best life after injury.

Screenshots

CMISC4 screens
CaudaEquina4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CMISC at every 7 months against CaudaEquina's every 17 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CMISC ships an update every 7 months, CaudaEquina every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CMISC versus CaudaEquina: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCMISCCaudaEquina
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB62 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation TrustCauda Equina Champions Charity

In-app purchases

None

CMISC

No in-app purchases

None

CaudaEquina

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CMISC free?
CMISC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CaudaEquina free?
CaudaEquina is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CMISC or CaudaEquina have ads?
Neither CMISC nor CaudaEquina shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CMISC or CaudaEquina?
CMISC ships an update every 7 months, and CaudaEquina every 17 months. Most recently, CMISC was updated on September 15, 2026 and CaudaEquina on September 9, 2026.

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