# Smart Pill ID - Identify Drugs — Search Pills With Your Camera

> AI-powered pill identifier and drug information guide. (iPhone/iPad app by BuildLoop.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-pill-id-identify-drugs/id1510826946 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BuildLoop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510826645)
- Category: Medical, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 1,199 App Store ratings · 116 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 291 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-05-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-pill-id-identify-drugs/id1510826946/reviews.md

## What is Smart Pill ID?

Smart Pill ID: AI Pill Identifier, Drug Guide & Safety Tool
Confused by loose pills or need fast medication info? Smart Pill ID is your essential tool for instant, accurate pill identification and comprehensive drug information, powered by advanced Artificial Intelligence. Ensure your medication safety today!

Identify Pills Instantly Your Way:

 • Snap a Photo: Our AI analyzes pictures directly from your camera.
 • Use Gallery Images: Quickly identify pills from your saved photos.
 • Manual Entry: Search effectively using imprint codes, color, shape, and size.
 • Essential Free Information: For any identified drug, gain immediate access to core details:
 • Description: Understand the pill's appearance, composition, and purpose.
 • Side Effects: Learn about common potential adverse effects.
 • Basic Drug Information: Get insights into the medication's general use.
 • Potential Interactions: Perform initial checks for conflicts.
 
Unlock the Full Power with Premium – Your Comprehensive Medication Resource:

 • Unlimited Scans: Identify pills as often as you need, without restriction.
 • Unlimited Pill Saves: Keep a detailed history of all your identified medications.
 • Barcode Scanner: Instantly retrieve drug information directly from packaging barcodes.
 • Pill Counter: Easily track your doses and manage your medication supply.
 • Official Manufacturer Documents: Access source documentation from the drug makers.
 • Full FDA Drug Labels: Read complete, official drug labeling and safety information.
 • Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy focused, uninterrupted access to all features.

PLUS, dive deep into extensive prescription details including:

 • Directions: Clear instructions for optimal medication effectiveness.
 • Missed Dosage Instructions: Guidance on what to do if a dose is missed.   
 • Things to Avoid: Discover substances, activities, or circumstances to steer clear of.
 • Comprehensive Side Effects: In-depth information on potential side effects and their management.
 • Drug Interactions: Identify detailed possible interactions to avoid complications.
 • Further Information: Delve deeper into usage, precautions, and storage.
 • Indications & Usage: Understand precisely which conditions the medication treats.
 • Information for Nursing Mothers: Guidance on safety and effects during breastfeeding.
 • Pregnancy Information: Learn about impacts on pregnancy and fetal development.
 • Adverse Reactions: Explore a wider range of potential adverse reactions and their severity.
 • Clinical Pharmacology: Gain insights into the medication's mode of action and effects.   
 • Contraindications: Discover specific situations or conditions where the drug should not be used.
 • How Supplied: Detailed info on packaging, forms, and strengths available.
 • Laboratory Tests: Understand potential effects on lab test results.
 • Mechanism of Action: Get a deeper scientific understanding of how the medication works.

Enhance Your Medication Safety: With over 100,000 medication dispensing errors estimated yearly in the US alone, accuracy is vital. Smart Pill ID empowers patients, caregivers, doctors, nurses, and pharmacists to verify medications and access crucial information quickly.

Download Smart Pill ID now for confidence and peace of mind!

DISCLAIMER: Smart Pill Identifier is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medical decisions. Verify all results with a healthcare professional.  


NOTE: This app identifies prescription drugs dispensed within the United States and is intended for consumer use in the USA.

## Key features

- AI-powered pill identification via photo
- Identify pills from gallery images
- Manual search by imprint code, color, shape
- Basic drug information (description, side effects)
- Potential interaction checks
- Unlimited scans and pill saves (premium)
- Barcode scanner (premium)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Smart Pill ID | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Smart Pill ID | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Smart Pill ID | $29.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #170 in Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

## What do users think of Smart Pill ID?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for identifying medications
- 🚀 Quick identification

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inaccurate identification
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Camera issues
- 🐛 Distorted pill images

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to identify common medications
- Crashes and freezes
- Incorrect identification of pills

**Most requested features**

- Free version without subscription
- Improved accuracy in identification

## Recent user reviews (10 of 116)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-pill-id-identify-drugs/id1510826946/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Waste of time.

*2026-04-17, version 2.9.5*

Do not bother downloading any of these pill identifier cause none of them work it’s a complete waste of time and it’s sad because years ago they did work, but but so many people were trying to identify medication’s. They started charging money and they don’t work your best bet. Take the pill and find out how you feel and if you think what that’s what you wanted then that’s what you got, but don’t waste your time with these identifier. None of them work.

### 1/5 — No luck

*2026-02-28, version 2.9.5*

Took a pic didn’t work, tried several more pics of front and back and it showed me 56 mostly capsules and the pill was a square tablet.

### 1/5 — I just can’t believe the poor

*2026-02-18, version 2.9.5*

THE WORST

### 1/5 — Wrong every time

*2025-11-29, version 2.9.4*

This app is dangerous. Misidentified the pills I scanned. I tested it on exceptionally common meds & it gave me a list of a dozen wrong suggestions every single time. It’s not just that several options on the lists were wrong, every single suggestion was wrong every single time. It failed to even suggest the correct med as a possibility 100% of the time. DO NOT USE TO IDENTIFY MEDICATION, because it definitely can’t.

### 1/5 — Didn't work

*2025-11-11, version 2.9.4*

We gave it an easy single pill assignment and it came back with 52 choices and none matched and most had no visual along with them.  Quite decidedly unhelpful.

### 4/5 — Medication identify

*2025-10-03, version 2.9.4*

When you have several meds a day that you sort for weeks at a time some look like other meds it’s essential they can be identified!  This app is great!

### 1/5 — Inutile

*2025-05-28, version 2.9.1*

(1) Quand j’en ai eu besoin, je n’ai pas réussi à avoir d’identification pour le médicament que je devais prendre.

(2) A 2 reprises. 

(3) De plus la langue affichée est je crois de l’Espagnol. Je ne comprend ni ne parle l’Espagnol.

En résumé: ceci est complètement inutile.

### 5/5 — Great app!!!

*2025-02-25, version 2.8.3*

Works perfectly! I just can’t afford it. Found the pill I was trying to identify when nothing else worked!

### 1/5 — Useless

*2025-02-21, version 2.8.3*

Every time I scanned, it would give me 29 possible medications.  That does not help at all.

### 1/5 — Blatant cash grab

*2025-02-06, version 2.8.3*

Horrible, to put it mildly. I’m not wasting anymore time than necessary on this as it should be criminal to market garbage apps, which this app absolutely is.

## Frequently asked questions about Smart Pill ID

### What does Smart Pill ID do?

Smart Pill ID is an AI-powered application that helps you instantly identify pills by taking a photo, using images from your gallery, or manually entering details like imprint codes, color, and shape. It provides essential drug information, including descriptions, side effects, and potential interactions.

### What are the key features of Smart Pill ID?

Key features include AI-powered photo identification, gallery image identification, manual search by imprint code and appearance, and access to basic drug information like descriptions and side effects. Premium features offer unlimited scans, pill saves, barcode scanning, and access to full FDA drug labels.

### How much does Smart Pill ID cost?

The app offers a free version with essential identification and drug information features. A premium subscription unlocks advanced capabilities such as unlimited scans, unlimited pill saves, a barcode scanner, and access to comprehensive drug details and manufacturer documents.

### What kind of drug information can I get from Smart Pill ID?

With the free version, you can get a description of the pill, common side effects, basic drug information, and initial checks for potential interactions. The premium version provides extensive details including directions, missed dosage instructions, things to avoid, comprehensive side effects, detailed drug interactions, and full FDA drug labels.

### Who would benefit from using Smart Pill ID?

Anyone who needs to identify unknown pills, verify their medications, or quickly access information about their drugs would benefit. This includes individuals managing multiple medications, caregivers, or those who may have loose pills without packaging.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.2 — 2026-06-04

We update the Smart Pill ID app as often as possible to make it faster and more reliable for you. 

Here are a couple of the enhancements you’ll find in the latest update:

- Minor bug fixes

Like the app? Rate it! Your feedback keeps the Smart Pill ID app improving.

Have a question? Email us at feedback@buildloop.com

### 3.0.1 — 2026-05-01

We update the Smart Pill ID app as often as possible to make it faster and more reliable for you. 

Here are a couple of the enhancements you’ll find in the latest update:

- Minor bug fixes

Like the app? Rate it! Your feedback keeps the Smart Pill ID app improving.

Have a question? Email us at feedback@buildloop.com

### 3.0.0 — 2026-04-29

We update the Smart Pill ID app as often as possible to make it faster and more reliable for you. 

Here are a couple of the enhancements you’ll find in the latest update:

- New local AI model for live pill detection
- Enhanced UI for v3.0.0
- Lowered Subscription Price

Like the app? Rate it! Your feedback keeps the Smart Pill ID app improving.

Have a question? Email us at feedback@buildloop.com

### 2.9.5 — 2026-01-07

We update the Smart Pill ID app as often as possible to make it faster and more reliable for you. 

Here are a couple of the enhancements you’ll find in the latest update:

- Age rating updates

Like the app? Rate it! Your feedback keeps the Smart Pill ID app improving.

Have a question? Email us at feedback@buildloop.com

### 2.9.4 — 2025-09-08

We update the Smart Pill ID app as often as possible to make it faster and more reliable for you. 

Here are a couple of the enhancements you’ll find in the latest update:

- Several Major and Minor Bug Fixes

Like the app? Rate it! Your feedback keeps the Smart Pill ID app improving.

Have a question? Email us at feedback@buildloop.com

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