New: describe a medication in your own words, doses timed to meals and water tracking. Free for unlimited medications. Pro is one payment, no subscription.
Built for the days you forget. Reminders that follow up if you miss one, logging that takes a swipe, and no guilt when a day goes badly.
No monthly subscription. Unlimited medications free, and one payment if you ever want the deeper features.
That is the whole pricing model. No account, no ads, no renewal date.
Cadence tracks your medications and shows you how they affect your health. Set up your pills, vitamins or supplements in seconds, get smart reminders that adapt to when you actually take them and discover patterns between what you take and how you feel.
Scan a prescription label to add medications instantly. Swipe to confirm each dose. See how your adherence connects to your sleep, heart rate, blood pressure and 10 other health metrics from Apple Health.
Your data stays private on your device. No account required, no servers, no ads.
REMINDERS THAT WORK
Smart notifications that learn your timing patterns and adjust automatically. Confirm, skip or snooze from the lock screen without opening the app. Follow-up alerts if a dose is missed. Dose windows that give you flexibility instead of marking you late for being 10 minutes off schedule.
TRACK MORE THAN DOSES
Log mood, energy and symptoms with a quick daily check-in. See which behaviors help and which hurt with behavior impact analysis. Get alerts when your medications may interact with each other. Track your supply and get refill reminders before you run out.
SEE WHAT YOUR MEDICATIONS ARE DOING
Cadence connects your medication adherence to real health data. See correlations between your doses and heart rate, sleep, blood pressure, HRV, blood glucose, weight, respiratory rate and more. View per-medication health timelines showing what changed since you started each one. Generate appointment-ready PDF reports with adherence data, health patterns, skip reasons and timing consistency to share with your doctor.
WORKS WITH YOUR LIFE
Apple Watch app with tap-to-confirm from your wrist. Caregiver sharing so family can check you're on track. Tapering schedule support for medications you're stepping down. Cost tracking per medication. As-needed (PRN) medication logging. Interval dosing for medications taken every few hours.
PRIVACY FIRST
Everything stays on your device. Medications, dose history, health data and reflections are stored locally on your device. No third-party servers. No accounts. No tracking. No ads. Drug interaction checks happen on your device using a built-in database. Nothing is sent externally.
CADENCE PRO, ONE PAYMENT
Unlock Insights and Analytics, Health Correlations, Apple Health integration and PDF export. Try it free for 7 days. Then one payment and it is yours permanently. No subscription, no renewal, no second charge.
The free tier is not a trial. Unlimited medications, unlimited reminders, full dose history, no sign-up. If you never buy Pro, Cadence still works.
Looking for a private, ad-free alternative to other medication apps? Cadence gives you unlimited medications on the free tier with no caps, no sign-up and no recurring fees.
It appears that the well-being of our society is encountering some challenges. Suddenly, the App Store is teeming with Medication Tracker apps, emerging more rapidly than one could say "flood"!The vast majority of these applications fall short, with 95% not even offering a version suitable for your Watch. However, through some trials and lessons learned, I've discovered a true treasure, thoughtfully designed by a visionary! This app's user interface is polished so brilliantly, it's almost like navigating it with sunglasses is needed. Adding new medications or updating existing ones? It's incredibly straightforward! Notifications are as dependable as the guards at Buckingham Palace, ensuring your routine remains uninterrupted. The lock-screen widgets function seamlessly, too!The highlight is the Watch component! An embodiment of simplicity, this masterpiece comes with a complication and three wonderful options to choose from!The Free version is genuinely impressive, yet if you're seeking comprehensive control over your health journey, along with detailed patterns and extensive health data alongside your medications, the Pro version is your key to success. The small cost is a worthwhile investment.The developer's communication is exemplary, with responses typically arriving within minutes!I've likened this app to Noah’s Ark! Its stability and reliability provide the steadfast support we require in navigating life's challenges, guiding us towards a healthier and happier future!To the Developer:Outstanding!! Bravo!!!
Developer Response
Thank you! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review :)
The Best Medication Tracker I’ve Ever Used
S. Tennille
Cadence is, hands down, the best medication tracker I’ve found. It’s thoughtfully designed, incredibly easy to use, and has become part of my daily routine without ever feeling like another chore.I love that I can track both my scheduled medications and my as-needed medications with just a tap. It also keeps track of individual dosages and shows me exactly when I last took each medication, which has been incredibly helpful.One of my favorite features is the daily reflections. They can be as simple as logging your mood and energy level, or you can spend another few seconds adding one good thing, one challenge, and what shaped your day. It takes less than 20 seconds, but over time it creates a much more complete picture alongside your medication history. The calendar view also makes it easy to see at a glance whether you’ve taken your medications, logged symptoms, or completed your reflections.As someone with AuDHD, my favorite thing is that I was able to set everything up once and then just let the app do its job. It works quietly in the background, and I don’t have to constantly think about managing it.I also really appreciate that Cadence is a one-time purchase instead of another subscription. For $9.99, you own it for life. Your data stays on your device, and the app doesn’t collect your personal information. Even better, there’s a free trial so you can experience all of the features before deciding whether to buy.My only suggestion would be a few more widget options. The current widgets work well, but I’d love to see more customization in the future. That said, it’s a very small wish for an app that absolutely earns five stars.If you’re looking for a medication tracker that’s private, thoughtfully designed, and genuinely helpful, I can’t recommend Cadence enough.
Developer Response
Wow, so nice to read your review! Very happy that you are finding the app useful. I will explore adding more widgets in a future update. Thanks again! :)
The Cadence App Creates a Healthy Daily Rhythm
Possom Marc
Cadence is easily one of the best-designed medication reminder apps I’ve ever used. The interface is clean, modern, intuitive, and genuinely enjoyable to interact with. You can tell a huge amount of thought and care went into both the UI and the overall user experience. What really impressed me is how feature-rich the app is without ever feeling cluttered or overwhelming. Medication scheduling is flexible, reminders are reliable, and the Apple Health integration is fantastic. I also love the privacy-first approach with no unnecessary accounts or subscriptions pushed on you. The prescription label scanning, lock screen actions, Apple Watch support, and insightful health tracking make this app feel incredibly polished and premium. It solves a real problem in a smart and elegant way. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a medication reminder app that is both powerful and beautifully designed. Absolutely deserving of five stars!I just bought an Apple Watch 10. I can't wait to integrate this fantastic app Cadence with my new (first one) Apple Watch.
Developer Response
Thank you very much for a lovely review. Glad to hear you find the app useful :)
only medicine app I have really loved and the dev is devoted!
Lacetrim
dev listened to feature requests I did in the past, and the updates keep coming. this has been the best medicine app I have used, and I have gone through so many. this is what I use now for all my medicines besides CVS.hoping this helps with visibility as App Store is notorious for not spotlighting hidden gems.thanks for continuing the good work! it is appreciated immensely from a disabled user who has struggled for years with medicine. It makes a difference in my life.
Developer Response
Really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review! So pleased to read that Cadence is having a positive impact on your life. Thank you.
Thanks for using Cadence and for every bit of feedback.
NEW
Smart add: describe a medication in your own words or by voice, or photograph a medication list, and Cadence fills in the form for you to check. It all happens on your iPhone.
Doses timed to meals: tie a dose to breakfast, lunch, dinner or bedtime, and it moves when your mealtimes change.
A quick question about missed doses: when you open Cadence, note whether you took an overdue dose, and why.
Water tracking (Pro): a card on Today that fills with water as you log, with your own cups, a goal you set or a daily limit, Apple Health and Apple Watch.
Group your medications by condition.
Last Dose widget, and today's doses as your Lock Screen wallpaper (beta).
Eight more languages: Cadence now speaks 16.
FIXED
PDF reports: every schedule appears, the counts add up and each schedule says how often.
"Appetite change" and "Stomach pain" now save to Apple Health.
Version 1.9.32
The developer, Alex Stewart, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More