Comparison

CVS Specialty vs When I Die

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • End-of-life information organizer
  • Personal video messages
  • Scheduled emails and texts
  • Document sharing
  • Funeral wish list
  • Checklist for preparation
Features
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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.

Screenshots

CVS Specialty4 screens
When I Die3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
CVS Specialty versus When I Die: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCVS SpecialtyWhen I Die
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB66 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCVS PharmacyAsset Planet

Customer experience

CVS Specialty

All ratings1,882 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive35.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative60.0%

When I Die

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

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

None

CVS Specialty

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

When I Die

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly1 Month trial$24.991 Month
  • Annual1 Month trial$249.991 Year

Questions

Is CVS Specialty free?
CVS Specialty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is When I Die free?
When I Die is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CVS Specialty or When I Die?
When I Die is rated higher. CVS Specialty averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while When I Die averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CVS Specialty or When I Die have ads?
Neither CVS Specialty nor When I Die shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CVS Specialty or When I Die?
CVS Specialty ships an update monthly, and When I Die every 2 months. Most recently, CVS Specialty was updated on September 25, 2026 and When I Die on September 6, 2026.

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