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This app helps you track as-needed medications, offering quick logging, safe dose spacing, and privacy-focused insights. It supports various unit types and provides visual usage patterns, all while keeping your health data securely on your device.
What's New in As Needed.
1.1.2
January 27, 2026
- Add COLORS to Medication - Unified "All" View in History - Improved UX for Dynamic Type Users - Custom FONTS for Accessibility (Settings > App Preferences > Font Family) - Add SYMBOLS to Medication - Long press the "Log" button on the medication list to perform a "Quick Log" - Automatic Backups & App Preference Backup
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FAQ
What is As Needed. used for?
As Needed. is designed to help you track your as-needed (PRN) medications. It allows for quick logging of doses, provides insights into your usage patterns, and prioritizes the privacy of your health data by storing it locally on your device.
Does As Needed. have ads?
No, As Needed. is completely ad-free. The app's privacy-first approach means it does not contain any advertisements or analytics tracking of any kind.
How does As Needed. ensure privacy?
All your health data is stored locally on your device only. There is no account required, no cloud sync, and no servers or third parties involved, ensuring your information remains private.
Can I track different types of medication doses with As Needed.?
Yes, As Needed. supports 29 different unit types for logging doses, including tablets, mg, mL, puffs, and drops. It also remembers your typical doses with smart defaults and allows backdating if you forget to log immediately.
What kind of insights does As Needed. provide?
As Needed. offers powerful insights through visual charts that reveal usage patterns over time, a calendar heatmap of daily medication habits, and statistics on average usage and trends. You can also access a searchable history of all your medication events.
Is As Needed. available on multiple devices?
Yes, As Needed. is available on iPhone and iPad. It also features an Apple Watch companion app for quick logging directly from your wrist.
How often is As Needed. updated?
The latest version of As Needed. is 1.1.2, and it was last updated on January 27, 2026. The app is open source, suggesting community-driven improvements and regular updates.
What are the subscription options for As Needed.?
While As Needed. is free to use with all features available, it offers optional support tiers. These include 'Supporter' at $1.99/month, 'Advocate' at $4.99/month, and 'Champion' at $9.99/month, allowing users to contribute to the app's development.



