# CVS Specialty vs When I Die

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.

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 26, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CVS Specialty | When I Die |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cvs-specialty/id944362852/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-i-die/id6474850922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CVS Pharmacy](https://appshunter.io/developer/395545558) | [Asset Planet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652478497) |

## What reviewers say

### CVS Specialty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cvs-specialty/id944362852)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient refill process
- 🚀 Helpful reminders
- 🚀 Fast delivery
- 👍 Knowledgeable customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Unreliable order tracking
- 🐛 Inability to update account information
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent loading issues
- Inability to refill prescriptions
- Disappearing order buttons
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS and Android

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-i-die/id6474850922)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Annual | $249.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and When I Die on September 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*