Comparison

ACS CARES vs MyCancerSupport

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Peer support connections
  • Personalized cancer information
  • Survivor stories and articles
  • Access to free support services
  • 24/7 information specialist support
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

ACS CARES4 screens
MyCancerSupport4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
ACS CARES versus MyCancerSupport: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterACS CARESMyCancerSupport
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (22 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings22 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB33 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAmerican Cancer Society IncPadInMotion, Inc

Customer experience

ACS CARES

All ratings22 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

MyCancerSupport

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ACS CARES

No in-app purchases

None

MyCancerSupport

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ACS CARES free?
ACS CARES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyCancerSupport free?
MyCancerSupport is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ACS CARES or MyCancerSupport?
MyCancerSupport is rated higher. ACS CARES averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while MyCancerSupport averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ACS CARES or MyCancerSupport have ads?
Neither ACS CARES nor MyCancerSupport shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ACS CARES or MyCancerSupport?
ACS CARES ships an update every 3 weeks, and MyCancerSupport every 5 months. Most recently, ACS CARES was updated on November 3, 2026 and MyCancerSupport on November 4, 2026.

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