# Pill Monitor for iPad — user reviews > 135 indexed App Store user reviews of Pill Monitor for iPad by 倩 赵, rated 3.90/5 from 22 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pill-monitor-for-ipad/id570613156/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pill-monitor-for-ipad/id570613156.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 11 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 4 ## What do users think of Pill Monitor for iPad? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use interface - 🔔 Effective medication reminders and notifications - 📊 Useful history tracking of medications taken - 🎯 Helps prevent missed doses - 💾 No cloud storage (privacy-focused) - 🆓 Free version available - 🎨 Visually pleasant design - 📱 Works across iPad and iPhone - ⚙️ Flexible scheduling for complex medication regimens - 🔊 Loud, noticeable alarm sounds **Cons** - 🐛 App freezes and crashes frequently - 📱 Poor synchronization between devices - 🔔 Sound alerts don't work reliably - 💰 Aggressive paywall after 50 entries - 🎛️ Confusing user interface for setup - 📐 Limited orientation support (landscape only) - 🗑️ Data loss issues - 📝 Difficult to edit medications mid-course - 🔐 Poor customer support - 📺 Intrusive ads in free version - ⚠️ Auto-correct errors when entering data - 🚫 Cannot track variable dosages **Commonly reported bugs** - App freezes when acknowledging medications - Sound/alarm notifications fail to trigger - Data mysteriously deleted after days of use - Sync between devices doesn't work properly - Auto-correct changes medication names incorrectly - Cannot input dosage in certain fields - Backup and restore functionality broken - App won't stay on home screen - Duplicate entries in history - Keyboard type mismatch for dosage input - Incorrect display of missed medications - iPad version wipes iPhone history on install **Most requested features** - Portrait orientation support for iPad - Sync functionality between iPhone and iPad - Multi-user/multi-person profiles - As-needed medication scheduling - Ability to display medication images - Snooze function for alarms - Drop-down list for common side effects - Dosage calculation features - Direct printing from app - 12-hour time format option - Notification badge on app icon - Ability to track variable dosages - Medication information database - Better alarm persistence until acknowledged - Support for non-prescription items (vitamins, etc.) ## Newest reviews (16 of 135) ### 4/5 — Visuellement très agréable à utiliser *2025-07-21, version 8.0* Synchronisation iPad-iPhone par Dropbox, pour moi indispensable. ### 4/5 — Does what I need *2023-12-23, version 8.0* I use this for my special needs granddaughter to track her meds, does a pretty good job of helping me track her prescriptions and when to order refills. ### 4/5 — Sound Alerts don’t seem to worl *2022-11-28, version 7.0* Other than that issue I think this a perfectly good app for people that need to be a little more aware of their pill times and doses. ### 4/5 — A Big Help *2021-12-11, version 6.1* I tried to keep track of my medications by jotting down notes. The notes often were lost or forgotten to do. It was essential that I find something to keep track of my prescriptions and their use. This app does that and gives me notifications. It is a big help. ### 4/5 — Needs portrait orientation *2020-08-18, version 6.0* I use this on my iPad which I rarely have in landscape orientation but this app only allows landscape, which is annoying. Functionality-wise, it’s pretty good, does everything I need. It could be a bit more user-friendly, particularly around the UI/UX for reminders, but as a free app, one really can’t complain! ### 4/5 — Great app *2017-09-08, version 4.1.2* Recently diagnosed serious illness with multiple medications daily and increasingly very difficult to keep track. This app is invaluable. ### 4/5 — Fantastic *2017-07-23, version 4.1.2* Really helps track my meds. ### 4/5 — Delete *2017-07-04, version 4.1.2* Would like to delete and make changes ### 4/5 — Easy and convenient *2017-05-29, version 4.1.1* The app makes life easier. The free version is limited in its storage of medication history, but simply deleting it allows to continue use. This great as I only what the reminder to take the medication, not see what I've taken. ### 3/5 — Not bad, best I have tried. *2017-02-01, version 4.1.1* I have a chronic condition which requires me to take a number pills/injections. This app allows me to 'tick off' what I have remembered to take. It can be more forceful and send you reminders/alerts as well. It could do with improvements - such as the reminder remaining in place until you have switched it off - but the best app I have tried so far. Well done. ### 5/5 — Very pleased *2017-01-05, version 4.1.1* Good, useful app, helps me remember my many meds this version is free and has ads but they do not very intrusive. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Excelente app *2016-12-25, version 4.1.1* Muy útil, fácil de usar y con diseño agradable. Un gran auxiliar para llevar bien un tratamiento. ### 4/5 — Decent app *2016-12-20, version 4.1.1* Could use some tweaking... ### 5/5 — Pill reminder *2016-11-26, version 4.1.1* I like the app. Set up took a little bit, but operation is easy. It makes keeping track of multiple meds a snap. I would pay to upgrade to dump the ads. ### 5/5 — Not a bitter pill *2016-11-11, version 4.1.1* Great app as one who has to take pills everyday for life this app is a real help and has saved me on more than one occasion. ### 4/5 — Useful and Efficient *2016-11-07, version 4.1.1* It's a useful and efficient app to keep track of important medicines that need to be taken, especially antibiotics. Recommendable. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Ads ads & more ads *2018-10-05, version 4.2* Start throwing a ton of annoying ads at me before I can even start to enter any data and your app is getting deleted and you’re getting a one star review. Kapiche? ### 1/5 — Bad *2018-03-20, version 4.2* Paid for full app to get ability to have pics of meds and it does not provide. Difficult to get support. ### 1/5 — Locks up too often *2017-08-03, version 4.1.2* This app freezes up when I try to acknowledge taking my medications. It does this almost every day. Very annoying. Also, I loaded this on my phone too, but there is no way to link both versions - so I had to set up all of the same reminders on both my phone and iPad. I plan to remove this one and try a different pill reminder app. Don't waste your time downloading this one. ### 1/5 — Not the greatest *2017-05-11, version 4.1.1* I am probably going to get rid of it only reminds me of two medications I have more than that ### 1/5 — Did not work for me *2016-09-11, version 4.0.1* Could not get a milligram dosage into drug dose description. No help. ### 1/5 — Still not fixed *2016-03-01, version 3.3* This is such a buggy app it's worthless. ### 1/5 — Does not work and can't contact support *2015-05-13, version 3.1.1* A real con ### 1/5 — Will wipe your existing history *2015-04-18, version 3.1.1* Do not install this if you have the iPhone version, it will destroy your pill history! Not happy! Please refund my money as the app does not work as described! ### 1/5 — A con *2014-11-08, version 2.1.1* Nowhere on the free version does it say that it only records the first 50 logs before you are forced to upgrade in order to continue. I've deleted and moved to another app. Thanks for wasting my time. ### 1/5 — Don't download this free app., please read below *2014-10-30, version 2.1.1* This app is average, HOWEVER, after you add all your medications, after 50 medication reminders which the app delivers, they force you to buy the program and if you don't, the app has NO utility. I think these folks are a bit sleazy in that they claim you only need to upgrade if you want password protection which is BLATANTLY false. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — very handy *2024-03-15, version 8.0* easy to record when pills were taken and an to read history ### 5/5 — Great app *2021-04-28, version 6.1* Great app does what it says on the tin AAA ### 5/5 — Great helper *2020-10-09, version 6.0* Easy to use and track. Really helps you take your meds on time. ### 5/5 — Pill Monitor for IPAD *2020-08-29, version 6.0* Great for reminding me to take medications on time. ### 5/5 — Love all of the upgrades *2020-07-22, version 6.0* Love everything about the PillMonitor app. I use this app three to four times a day to keep track of my pill intake. Everything is beautifully set up for this especially being able to keep daily notes on the type and times each medication is taken. Wonderful app. It does all the things I need it to do without being bombarded and overwhelmed by ads that get in the way. ### 5/5 — Keeps me on my toes *2019-01-28, version 4.2* Thanks ### 5/5 — Excellent substitute for Reminders *2017-10-06, version 4.1.2* Apple's own Reminders is unreliable: after an indeterminate number of days it fails to give a sound warning for a reminder. This app seems reliable and offers numerous advantages for the management of medications. ### 5/5 — Great reminder *2017-08-03, version 4.1.2* Very useful App, reminds me each day to take my pill, also a history of tablets taken. Usually remember to take pill, but sometimes get busy, so it's easy to check. ### 5/5 — Great App *2017-07-20, version 4.1.2* Was able to set up a reminder for my pills, which varies each day. Really useful as I always forgot to take at the correct time. ### 5/5 — Thanks *2017-05-17, version 4.1.1* Thanks --- *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 2026-06-11.*