# Medication Reminder & Refills — user reviews > 84 indexed App Store user reviews of Medication Reminder & Refills by IRWAA, rated 4.30/5 from 282 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medication-reminder-and-refills/id847597596/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medication-reminder-and-refills/id847597596.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 189 · 4★ 39 · 3★ 22 · 2★ 10 · 1★ 22 ## What do users think of Medication Reminder & Refills? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface - 🔔 Effective medication reminders and notifications - 📋 Comprehensive medication tracking and history - 💾 Local data storage with no privacy concerns - 🏥 Tracks doctors, pharmacies, and prescriptions - 📸 Photo capture feature for pill identification - 💊 Refill reminders before running out - 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Multi-user family support - 🎯 Works on older iOS versions - 🤝 Responsive and helpful customer support **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently - 🐛 Data loss on app updates or reinstalls - 🐛 Notifications fail to trigger reliably - ⚠️ Inconsistent medication counting accuracy - ⚠️ Limited scheduling options (no custom intervals) - ⚠️ Medication photos disappear after updates - ⚠️ Difficult to navigate between dates - ⚠️ No cross-device synchronization - ⚠️ Misleading free premium promotions - ⚠️ Alarm sounds even when marked as taken **Commonly reported bugs** - App closes when saving medication entries - Cannot add medications to app - Medications show as inactive unexpectedly - Reminders fail to work despite proper setup - Checkmark persists after medication marked as taken - Camera function crashes app and loses data - Medication count doesn't match actual pills - Photos deleted after app updates - Notifications don't sound in silent/mute mode - App crashes when accessing camera - Medication entries disappear during input - Notifications delayed until app is opened **Most requested features** - Custom medication schedules (e.g., every 6 hours, every 2 weeks) - Cross-device synchronization - Cloud backup and data export functionality - Calendar view for medication history - Allergy tracking and medical history section - Family medical history documentation - Emergency contact sharing feature - Prescription number field - Pharmacy contact information storage - Snooze reminder option - Badge notifications instead of banners - Direct call/email to doctor functionality - Doctor appointment reminders - Photo upload from camera roll - Ability to disable alarms selectively - Notes field for medication dosage changes - Harder to accidentally archive medications - More than 4 medication times per day - Swipe navigation for date changes - Patch and non-pill medication form options ## Newest reviews (14 of 84) ### 2/5 — Need more variability with medication dosing *2021-11-30, version 3.6* Some meds are not given in the schedules offered in the app. I have a medication that is taken once every 2 weeks. Doing a weekly reminder is not good because I can’t remember if I took it last week or 2 weeks ago. Also as a pro user, will I be forced to subscribe if I already paid for the app? **Developer response:** You can schedule to take your med every 2 weeks by using the Daily schedule type, and choosing the frequency to be every 14 days. And of course if you have already paid for the app, you won't be asked to upgrade for premium again. ### 3/5 — Shows promise *2021-10-05, version 3.6* One of few apps that allows you to have PRN medications. Useful to noting time. May I suggest that it would be far more intuitive to be able to swipe left and right to change the date. It seems silly to only be able to swipe up and go back a day but cannot go forward a day unless you specifically select it on the date. ### 3/5 — Missing photos *2021-06-13, version 3.5* When I first started using the app I took pictures for each Rx. The next app update, all my pictures were gone. I thought, ok, fine I’ll retake them. The app updated again today and again the pictures are gone. App developer, please fix this, I’m tired of retaking pictures. I have also found that the Rx count isn’t accurate. I religiously use the app and when I get low, the remaining count in the app is not the same remaining in the Rx bottle. It’s not that the Rx count is off since I count the pills when I get them since each pill is expensive so a few missing is not acceptable. So process of elimination, the app isn’t depleting the total remaining correctly. ### 2/5 — Sadly not doing the basics *2021-03-25* It's a great app in general. Has all the functions I need. Though it just doesn't do the basics, which is reminding me to take the pills. When I set the reminder, than it works for a few days and than it stops at some point. **Developer response:** Sorry for the inconvenience you had. You should open the app every while to schedule upcoming notifications. Unfortunately we cannot change that because it's a restriction by iOS itself. We hope Apple will improve that in the future. ### 4/5 — Leia *2021-03-12, version 3.4* Love it, so much more useful than I ever expected! ### 2/5 — Sound *2021-01-29* Sound cannot be turned off completely. Even in silent mode of the phone, it still beeps when you turn on the app. **Developer response:** Tha app notifys the user about taking meds using system notifications. Therefore, the app cannot ignore device silent mode! If you want to mute in-app sound effects, you can disable them from the app settings. If it's not what you mean, would you give more details about this issue to fix it? ### 4/5 — Missing option for meds via patch, notification didn’t show up *2021-01-22, version 3.3* Had to substitute “lotion” for patch. Also, maybe make it so it’s not so easy to archive meds? Update: the notification never went off for a med today until I opened the app. ### 4/5 — Pretty good *2021-01-18, version 3.3* I like that I can take my own photo of the pill or the bottle for identification. I think the counter works well and a must have feature that I appreciate. I also like I can list scripts for each provider separately. It’s easy to edit the times that pills are actually taken. Would like the ability for a field to fill in RX #. Otherwise I also love that I can put the specific dates in for the time frame the script is being taken for. A separate field for the date when the script was filled would be nice but not a dealbreaker. Also, a separate field under each pill taken for notes - for example - if i take 2 pain pills instead of 1, there’s a place where I could add a note as to why - example - in more pain than usual, etc. great job. Haven’t been using that long - hopefully there’s a way to export the data in a report feature. ### 4/5 — A good app, does what it says *2021-01-18, version 3.3* This has been a dependable app that does its job of reminding me of my Rx times and doses. A very simple app to use. One request, please make it harder to move active Rx file to inactive once set up, I have done this by accident twice just by swiping the wrong way. Overall it has been very useful thus far. Four and a half stars!! 👍 ### 5/5 — Great App. *2020-12-11, version 3.2* This is a great app ,works very well. ### 4/5 — Looks great and it is exactly what I need BUT 1 small thing drives me crazy *2020-10-15, version 3.1* I love this app and use it every day BUT it drives me crazy that the screen that loads on launch is a list of my doctors/scripts and not the actual prescription reminders screen that I’m trying to mark as taken. This should be the load screen as it use it multiple times a day. I add née doctors/prescriptions maybe once a year so why is that the first thing I see every day? I can’t be the only one with this issue. Also, it’s annoying that when I mark my notification as completed, it makes a sound even when my phone is on mute. ### 5/5 — Good developer support *2020-07-30, version 2.9* I'm upgrading my review from 1 to 5 stars. The developer quickly reached out to me to explain active vs inactive scripts. Thanks. ### 4/5 — Great app! *2020-05-21, version 2.9* I really like this app. One suggestion is to allow users to set up a custom schedule for a medication like “Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday “. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Great app!!! *2020-05-17, version 2.9* Whenever I need to fill out medical forms I have all the information I need on this app. I have not missed taken my medication daily since I installed this app. Thank you for making my life easier! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2023-12-18, version 3.6* Literally no way to add meds to this app. ### 1/5 — Can’t save setting *2022-08-28, version 3.6* Essentially useless for me can’t save an entry. Every time I hit save, the app closes. ### 1/5 — Alles nur mit Upgrade und Kauf zu ändern *2021-01-27* Nicht zu gebrauchen ohne Kauf und nur in englischer Sprache **Developer response:** Almost 90% of the app features are available for Free. However, you can remove adsand get some convenience by upgrading to Premium. Isn't that fair enough?! ### 1/5 — Promo for Free Upgrade? *2021-01-27, version 3.3* I Downloaded the app with the promise from you that I would get a Free upgrade? I keep getting asked for a Promo Code and I am unable to locate one. I would like to try this app for myself and my elderly parents. How do you monitor/remind them of medication? Do you share it with them? I have IOS and they have Android? Please advise about Promo Code or I must Delete. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Waste of time & effort . Worthless *2020-11-25, version 3.1* I went through the laborious process of adding all 10 my medications, including dosage and time of day. The first day was great, I checked off each dose and was pleased. Day 2...it tells me I have no medications due this day. Same for tomorrow, and tomorrow, and... If I wanted to input the name and dosage of each pill every single day, I would just use a notepad. I was hoping for something that would remember what I’m taking from day to day. A pointless, worthless waste of time. ### 1/5 — Mr B *2020-10-18, version 3.1* App does not remind you to take meds which is the whole idea, set it up twice and it just keeps saying inactive. ### 1/5 — Free Premium For Today Only is NOT Free *2019-11-25, version 2.4* Today we were supposed to get the premium upgrade free, but when we click on upgrade it says, in small print, that we will be paying $6.99 for the upgrade. What happened to the premium being free today? It seems a little under-handed to advertise “Free premium for today” and then in small print charge us $6.99. ### 1/5 — Medica *2019-11-25, version 2.4* Will not let me get premium for Medic It is suppose to be free today only ### 1/5 — Get DoseCast *2019-11-25, version 2.4* This app is very primitive compared to the best app in this class DoseCast. ### 1/5 — It works... sometimes *2019-09-23, version 2.2* More often than not, the app forget to remind me about taking my meds. Kinda defeats the purpose of the app if it’s unreliable. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — one of the best apps *2025-09-22, version 3.6* but need an update ### 5/5 — Why not updated *2024-11-12, version 3.6* I like this app , I use it on my android but why not updates here on iOS ### 5/5 — Good *2023-07-15, version 3.6* Very good ### 5/5 — Perfect Medication Companion *2021-11-15, version 3.6* Reminds you to take your meds on customizable schedules. Keeps track of you medication supply and reminds you when it’s time to get refills, BEFORE you run out. Keeps track of prescribing doctors, pharmacy, and list all your prescriptions including doses and strengths. Also reminds you of follow up appointments. ### 5/5 — Forgetting refills no more *2021-07-05, version 3.5* I kept letting my wife’s placid run out and it was always a Sunday and our store was closed. Now I have you to remind me. ### 5/5 — Works perfectly *2021-02-14, version 3.4* I use this to remind myself to clean and change my monthly contacts. ### 5/5 — Excellent helpful medical tool *2021-02-04, version 3.3* I love this app it has helped me keep up with my refills and reminders to take my meds on time. One of the best things I’ve done is added this app to my phone!!!! ### 5/5 — Only change request *2021-01-22, version 3.3* This app is extremely easy to use and very handy to have. The only thing I would like to add would be a section for medical history, of both the individual and their family history. Such as diseases that run in the family and who had them. This and a way to send the info to another person in case of emergencies, such as the emergency room or paramedic or fire Dept. Not sure if sending the info is feasible but a notes page for family medical history would be perfect. I would gladly pay double for this app with that added. I paid for the multiple option because I keep track of a lot of elderly family members and it’s tough to keep all the info straight. This app is fantastic! There are no glitches and it doesn’t freeze up. It’s great! Thank you! ### 5/5 — Awesome *2021-01-20, version 3.3* Very clean and simple to use. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Good *2021-01-17, version 3.3* Appears to be good app. Lots of features and all data kept on device so no privacy concerns. (Nice!) Another bonus, App works on older versions of iOS (from iOS 10 and beyond). Useful for older devices and those choosing to stay on iOS 10 to still use 32 bit apps. Nice again. 5 Stars for sure. Thanks Devs! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-11.*