ACS CARES vs MyCancerSupport
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ACS CARES
Navigate a cancer diagnosis with personalized guidance and support. Connect with peer volunteers, access reliable information on treatment options and resources, and explore survivor stories. Find free services for cancer-related needs and speak with information specialists anytime.
- Peer support connections
- Personalized cancer information
- Survivor stories and articles
- Access to free support services
- 24/7 information specialist support
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If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, your first thought may be "what's next?" ACS CARES provides answers by helping you navigate cancer with guidance, information and hope. With ACS CARES, you can: » Connect one-on-one with peer support volunteers who match your lived experiences with cancer, including diagnosis and personal characteristics. » Access personalized, reliable cancer-related information like treatment options and other resources that update as your situation changes or new evidence becomes available. » Explore articles, interactive activities, and real stories from cancer survivors tailored to your unique experience. » Access free services to help with cancer-related needs like transportation and lodging, and more. » Speak to an American Cancer Society information specialist when you have questions day or night, 365 days a year. » Download the ACS CARES app today and gain the trusted support you need!
MyCancerSupport
This app offers free support and navigation services for individuals affected by cancer. It provides access to local resources, educational content, and opportunities to connect with others and get involved in research and advocacy.
- Find local support services
- Connect with community members
- Access educational resources
- Learn about clinical trials
- Participate in research studies
- Become an advocate
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Cancer Support Community/ Gilda’s Club’s free support and navigation services, social connections, and award-winning education — when and where need it. Whether you are looking for your local cancer support location for an in-person event or wanting the latest tips for coping with your emotions or managing the cost of care, your path to navigating the cancer experience is just one click away. MyCancerSupport provides access to what you need, all in one place. The application is divided into four convenient channels to help guide you to the information you need now: Find Support – Our Cancer Support Helpline is here to help you by offering free, personalized navigation by phone and online. And a quick link to our website for in-depth information on timely topics and stories from survivors going through similar experiences to yours. Connect Locally – Discover your local Cancer Support Community or Gilda’s Club location. You can join the community, browse the program calendar for in-person support groups, classes or virtual events, and connect to support staff for local referrals and services. Get Educated – Get access to information on coping with mental health concerns, managing finances, or coping with life changes. Plus, find resources on clinical trials and watch our latest virtual programing videos. Get involved - Join the Cancer Experience Registry: an online research study that uncovers the emotional, physical, practical and financial impact of cancer. Your personal insight can change the future of cancer support. Or, become an advocate where you can make your voice heard at local and national level to policymakers. Stay up to date and learn more about key issues that are important to patients with cancer and their loved ones. You can experience our network in action when and where you need us. We are a global non-profit network of 190 locations, including CSC and Gilda’s Club centers, hospital and clinic partnerships, and satellite locations that deliver more than $50 million in free support and navigation services to cancer patients and families. We also conduct cutting-edge research on the emotional, psychological, and financial journey of caner patients and advocate at all levels of government for policies to help individuals whose lives have been disrupted by cancer. We believe that Community Is Stronger Than Cancer. Join us.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MyCancerSupport at 5.0 against ACS CARES's 4.3. MyCancerSupport also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). ACS CARES's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (22 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyCancerSupport holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ACS CARES has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ACS CARES ships an update every 3 weeks, MyCancerSupport every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ACS CARES | MyCancerSupport |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (22 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | American Cancer Society Inc | PadInMotion, Inc |
Customer experience
ACS CARES
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In-app purchases
ACS CARES
No in-app purchases
MyCancerSupport
No in-app purchases







