# MommyMeds — user reviews

> 83 indexed App Store user reviews of MommyMeds by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, rated 4.80/5 from 1,125 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mommymeds/id669222544/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mommymeds/id669222544.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,021 · 4★ 32 · 3★ 17 · 2★ 15 · 1★ 40

## What do users think of MommyMeds?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🙏 Trusted resource
- 🤰 Helpful for pregnancy/breastfeeding
- 💻 Convenient app for quick medication checks

**Cons**

- 🐛 App not functioning after updates
- 🔍 Incomplete/outdated medication database
- 💳 Paid subscription required
- 🤔 Confusing/unclear information

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login/account creation issues
- Frequent crashes and loading problems
- Compatibility problems with newer devices/OS

**Most requested features**

- Improved search and filtering options
- Ability to access account and data across devices
- Better customer support and communication

## Newest reviews (14 of 83)

### 3/5 — 4.99 a month not free

*2025-09-04, version 3.2.6*

Just a PSA it’s 4.99 a month even though it appears free with in app purchases. Funds research.

### 1/5 — Highly disappointed

*2023-09-11*

I downloaded this app to hopefully consolidate all of my meds/vitamins/supplements to make sure everything was within safe range for pregnancy. This app practically has zero information. Wasted $4.99 on the app because you had to pay before you could use it. It should at least have a free trial before purchasing so one could see what they were buying before actually buying it.

**Developer response:** Hello! It sounds like you are dissatisfied with the amount of data available to support decisions on pregnancy/breastfeeding. We are too! Our philosophy is that if the research doesn’t exist, we’ll do it (we are a university lab)…but we can’t do it all at once. Info for the most common medications are available prior to purchase. We would love for the entire app to be free but, right now, it pays for a large part of our research. Please email us for further resolution.

### 1/5 — It’s not actually free

*2023-05-28, version 3.1.9*

Free download but says it costs 3.99 as soon as you open the app. Make it cost 3.99 to begin with then instead of making it seem free when it isn’t. False advertising.

### 1/5 — My wife still can’t log in.

*2023-05-08*

She’s emailed support and clicked forget password many times. Nobody responds to her emails and she doesn’t get an email. She’s checked every folder and searched by keywords. Nothing. I want a refund if we can’t get access. This is ridiculous.

**Developer response:** Sorry to hear you've had so much trouble. We've been deploying code to try and improve this issue...but it sounds like you've had a worse experience. I'll alert IT to your trouble and have them refund your subscription. Please email me at infantrisk@ttuhsc.edu if need any more assistance. -Kaytlin

### 1/5 — Can’t reset password

*2023-04-08*

I’ve tried 10 plus times to get a password reset sent to my email. never comes. i use this app for school and personal use so it’s really frustrating i paid for a year and i can’t access it.

**Developer response:** Hi Brittney-we find these emails often get caught in spam filters. You can always email us at support@infantrisk.com and we’ll help you troubleshoot. I’ve alerted the IT team to help you out :) Sorry you had trouble!

### 2/5 — Migraine meds

*2023-03-26, version 3.1.9*

Don’t waste your money. Every possible option says they don’t know the risk. I’m mad I wasted my money on this app. Disappointed.

### 1/5 — Made my card get blocked for fraud

*2023-03-06*

Said they only wanted 2 something for research purposes but then tried to charge my card $64 causing it to block due to fraudulent activity and now I have to wait 2 weeks for a new card.

**Developer response:** This is not ok—please email us the details at contact@infantrisk.com and we’ll investigate what happened

### 2/5 — Ehh

*2023-01-02, version 3.1.9*

Hasn’t been super helpful yet as most medications are listed as “unknown risk”. Could have stuck with Google instead of paying the $4.

### 2/5 — Lacking detail

*2022-12-05*

I’m a Lactation Counselor and this app shows risk factors but does not clarify some types of risks.  Drug safety is shown in regards to the safety of the breastfeeding infant however it is known that allergy medications and many cold and flu medications temporarily dry out a mothers milk supply.  It is rather important information for mothers to know this!  Don’t you think?  If a mother has the flu and takes medicine and on top of fighting her illness she can’t feed her crying baby!  Could you imagine the stress and harm this causes!  This is careless.

**Developer response:** Hi! We’re sorry you were disappointed in the detail provided. We do our best to provide evidence-based recommendations in an easy-to-read format for parents, including impacts to milk supply. There are many drugs that are commonly believed to reduce supply, but don’t have any supporting research (like antihistamines—these receptors aren’t found in the breast!). You may try our apps for healthcare professionals (InfantRisk HCP and HalesMeds) which provide more detail than MommyMeds.

### 3/5 — Keep getting an error while trying to use

*2022-08-14*

Anytime I click on something I get an error saying “internet connection error. Unable to detect an internet connection. Verify you are connected to the internet and try again.” Even though I am connected to the internet. I tried my wifi and my phones cellular data and keep getting this message. I pay for this app every year and haven’t had this happen before. Is there a known way to fix this error?

**Developer response:** Hi Kailag23, if this problem has persisted please contact us (contact@infantrisk.com). We can troubleshoot what’s happening to prevent your app from working.

### 3/5 — Design, missing some data

*2022-08-06*

Overall design is a little cumbersome to utilize. There isn’t much data on certain medications in the app despite there being tons of studies on their use in pregnancy. So I end up wading through a bunch of PubMed articles despite buying this app. Also, it is sometimes difficult to search for meds- like propranolol (very commonly used) isn’t even on there. A little weird. It wasn’t expensive to buy, I just don’t find it useful and will instead be using Epocrates or PubMed.

**Developer response:** Hi Alison, I’m sorry for the trouble you had. Propranolol is in our database, and I suspect there was a problem in the interface loading medications making it cumbersome. Please email contact@infantrisk.com if your trouble persists. We spend plenty of time combing through PubMed…our goal is that you shouldn’t have to!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2022-07-19, version 3.1.9*

I’m currently sick and pumping while my sim is in the NICU. I was referred to this app by my levitation consultant at the hospital. It doesn’t work. I’ve searched up DayQuil and NyQuil to see if I can take it while pumping. I clicked on the med and nothing came up.

### 3/5 — No explanations

*2021-11-04*

Feel like I’m just as confused and without answers as I was before paying for this app. I can’t figure out what the icons and L’s mean to try and make an educated decision.

**Developer response:** So sorry to hear you are having trouble. I recommend navigating to the menu (top left corner of home screen), where you will find sections on "Reading Drug Entries", "Using MommyMeds", and "Safety Rating Guide". You can also always call the InfantRisk Center to talk to our nurses during regular business hours (central time) at +1(806)352-2519.

### 1/5 — Not working and paid for subscription

*2021-10-17*

The app is not working for me. I keeping getting a message “internet connection error.” I tried turning my wifi off and back on and still not working. I tried deleting and redownloading and now it won’t even let me log in—I get the same error message.

**Developer response:** So sorry to hear about your experience. We've fixed this problem, you should be able to re-run the app now! If you have any more trouble, please let us know at support@infantrisk.com.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — No response from Customer Service

*2025-08-28*

I purchased the membership and it has never even allowed me to login. I have emailed the college that runs the app and still no response. Do to lack of any response or assistance I do not recommend this app.

**Developer response:** We are so sorry for this! We have been having trouble with our customer support email system. Please fill out this form and we will reach out to you https://www.infantrisk.com/form/app-support

### 1/5 — Not up to date.

*2025-03-20*

I just paid for this app and definitely wasted my money. Better off going to a search engine. Their database is not up to date and anything you try to scan comes up as unknown. Not sure why it has as many stars as it does.

**Developer response:** Hello! We’re sorry to hear you had this experience. Our goal is to provide accurate, science-based information on medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and we know it can be frustrating when an item isn’t in our database yet. We focus on the most commonly used medications first, and if research doesn’t exist, our university lab works to fill those gaps—but it takes time. The app helps fund that research so we can keep expanding and updating.

### 1/5 — Worst app ever

*2024-11-01, version 3.2.5*

Any OTC medication that I’ve typed in says unknown risk. Even ones my OB has said that’s safe. Waste of money. Don’t bother with this app.

### 1/5 — No access to account

*2024-10-22*

I bought a subscription and was charged the fee and the app login doesnt recognize me as a having an account. Yet when i try to resubscribe it says o already have an account. And i cant find any email for customer service

**Developer response:** Hello! We’re so sorry you’re running into this issue. Sometimes subscription or login errors happen when the app store and our system don’t sync correctly. Please fill out this support form: https://www.infantrisk.com/form/app-support and our team will get this fixed for you.

We also have a free call center open 8–3 CST at (806) 352-2519, if you’d prefer to talk with someone directly. We’d love to help you get this resolved.

### 1/5 — Unable to access app and paid for subscription

*2024-09-24*

I bought this as I’m pregnant and sick and trying to see what I can safely take. I registered and paid for the subscription just for me to get an error message saying I didn’t put in an email or password which I did as you have to, to register. I got an email saying I subscribed but everytime I go to log in it says there’s no account with my email that exists…. Very confused and disappointed

**Developer response:** Hello! We’re so sorry you’ve had this experience. Please fill out this support form: https://www.infantrisk.com/form/app-support and our team will help get your account working right away.

In the meantime, you can also call our free InfantRisk Center hotline at (806) 352-2519 (open 8–3 CST). It’s staffed by nurses who specialize in lactational pharmacology, and they’ll be glad to walk through your questions with you while we fix the app issue.

### 1/5 — Very poor database

*2024-05-07, version 3.2.4*

I tried to search a dozen of medications and they all come back as no data, unknown. Well, that certainly does not help. I think for a paid app the database would be better

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2024-02-23, version 3.2.4*

Will not even let me sign up…. It just keep loading and never processed the registration.

### 1/5 — Login doesn’t work

*2024-01-06, version 3.2.4*

I paid but it says my id doesn’t exist. There’s no one to contact or any help button. Apple won’t give a refund. Is this a scam?

### 1/5 — Horrible app.

*2023-10-20, version 3.2.4*

Most of the time when I click on a medication it won’t open it. It’s loads and goes back to the top of the page. This app is trash.

### 1/5 — App Not Funtional

*2023-10-12*

I purchased this app by recommendation of a website. Mind you, this app is not free and it is almost totally un-usable. It glitches more times than not, you can’t find what your looking for, the buttons on the top and bottom of the screen are not accessible as they run off the page, so it was a complete waste of a purchase and subscription. Save yourself the time and headache and go to a different app.

**Developer response:** Ah! We made an update, and it obviously didn't go well. Thank you for letting us know...we've updated the update, and all is well again. Please email us for further resolution.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2025-09-28, version 3.2.6*

As a doctor who does med management for pregnant women, I’m thrilled somone finally committed to recommendations

### 5/5 — Amazing App

*2024-08-06, version 3.2.5*

Incredible app to look up medications that are safe for pregnancy and lactation

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2023-09-15*

Amazing! I’m in Australia and we do not have a equivalent, evidence based resource that is accessible and easy to use. Thank you!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear it’s helpful, and we love that our app is being used worldwide!

### 5/5 — A Mom Essential

*2023-05-22*

This app has been amazing through my TEN years of nursing and pregnancy! I recommend it every new mom. The hotline has also been helpful at some very stressful times.

**Developer response:** Thank you :) 
It's good to hear of our positive impact!

### 5/5 — Trusted

*2022-07-01*

Recommended by my lactation consultants as a trusted resource for medication safety. Great for peace of mind during pregnancy and breastfeeding, when googling is inconclusive and contradictory. I gladly paid the $3.99 subscription cost to help fund more research. Thank you for creating this app!

### 5/5 — MommyMeds

*2021-10-13*

Great app for first time moms ! Helps a lot with what and what NOT to take while breastfeeding! Good info and easy to search !

### 5/5 — Pregnant and nursing mothers NEED this app.

*2021-10-11*

I often suffered in silence during my pregnancy/ early postpartum because I was so nervous about what I was taking in and how it’d affect my baby. Google results will literally return anything that coincides with your search, so it was nearly impossible to get straight answers sometimes.
This app did away with my medication anxiety completely. It provides study data on so many medications I thought I couldn’t take and tells me exactly whether or not I can take it. It’s great!

**Developer response:** We're so glad we can help! This is exactly why we exist. Providers often aren't trained on how to answer these questions, but moms' health matters too!

### 5/5 — New update big problem but fixed with re-install

*2021-04-28*

Update:
I removed and then re-installed the app and it works well again. So thankful as I use this very frequently.
This is my “go to” app for pregnancy and breastfeeding safety and patient counseling. Now the app doesn’t work at all. Nothing loads and I have been unable to use it. Very frustrating. Please fix it.

### 5/5 — Delete the app & reinstall

*2021-03-26, version 3.0*

After the most recent update, the app no longer works.  I cannot check any medications or anything at all.  I’ll update my review if this is ever fixed but for now don’t downloaded this app

Update!  If you delete and reinstall the app it works better than ever!

### 5/5 — New 3.0 update

*2021-03-20, version 3.0*

Since my app has updated, it does not work! Anytime I click on anything, it does nothing except stay on the main page. The previous version was quick, reliable, and easy to get information on medications. Now this app is useless! I hope they fix it soon!

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