CVS Specialty vs When I Die
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CVS Specialty
Manage your specialty prescriptions conveniently from your mobile device. Order refills, track your orders, make payments, and securely message your care team. Pick up at a CVS Pharmacy or have them delivered.
- Order prescription refills
- Track order status
- Make payments
- Secure messaging with CareTeam
- Choose pickup or delivery
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Please Note: This app is for CVS Specialty® patients only. You must have a CVS Specialty prescription in order to use this app Your health is our greatest priority. That’s why at CVS Specialty, we make it easy to manage your prescriptions at home or on the go. With the CVS Specialty mobile app, you can: · Order refills · Choose to pick-up your prescriptions at any CVS Pharmacy® where allowed by law, or have them delivered to another location of your choice. · Track your order status · Make fast and easy payments · Communicate with your CareTeam using the Secure Messaging feature. Ask a question and get answers from CareTeam members trained in your condition. All messages are secure and confidential You can sign-in securely through iPhone’s Touch ID or FACE ID (iPhone X). We’re always just a tap away. CVS Specialty – specialty medications with personalized support. We release updates to this app regularly and base our roadmap on your feedback.
When I Die
This app helps you organize essential end-of-life information, including personal instructions, important documents, and funeral wishes. It simplifies the process of preparing for the future, offering peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- End-of-life information organizer
- Personal video messages
- Scheduled emails and texts
- Document sharing
- Funeral wish list
- Checklist for preparation
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Planning for the uncomfortable topic of death is typically not high on the list, but we understand removing the chaos from the surviving person’s life after your passing is the most impactful step you can take. The peace of mind that you will have once this critical and responsible step is complete is priceless. We have made the process extremely simple, with help modals on every screen. There is a checklist that will provide visual clues as to what is complete, what still needs attention and what does not apply to your situation. Record personal videos for friends and family and create emails and text messages that will be sent after you pass. Create Personal Instructions, list any Litigation you are involved and don’t forget to detail where any Personal Information may be located. Features · Tremendous thought went into the design of this application to ensure ease of use. · Use templates to create emails and text messages that will be sent by Trusted Individuals upon your passing. · Add Important Documents and have the ability to share those documents with the simple click of a button. · List all of your funeral wishes so nothing is missed and you get what you want, even after you are gone. How to Use · Sign Up on the mobile app or desktop and start with the checklist. Watch the videos we have placed inside the help modals, located on every screen. · Add Contacts, Passwords, Upcoming Bills, Insurance Polies and much more. · Review the Dashboard often to ensure your information is up to date.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: When I Die at 5.0 against CVS Specialty's 4.4. CVS Specialty's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. When I Die sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. CVS Specialty asks for nothing beyond the download.
When I Die holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CVS Specialty has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CVS Specialty ships an update monthly, When I Die every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CVS Specialty | When I Die |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.9K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #191 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CVS Pharmacy | Asset Planet |
Customer experience
CVS Specialty
When I Die
Bugs and requests
CVS Specialty
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent loading issues
- Inability to refill prescriptions
- Disappearing order buttons
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS and Android
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to add supplementary items to orders
- Improved in-app order management
- Seamless integration with regular CVS app
- Persistent login and order history
- Enhanced notification system
When I Die
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CVS Specialty
No in-app purchases
When I Die
- Monthly1 Month trial$24.991 Month
- Annual1 Month trial$249.991 Year








