Comparison

MyPatch vs BirthControl Reminder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MyPatch

This app helps users manage their contraceptive patch by providing timely reminders for application, changes, and removal. It offers a visual progress tracker and a calendar to log important patch events and personal health diary entries.

Highlights
  • Patch application, change, and removal reminders
  • Progress ring for wear duration and protection status
  • Calendar for patch events and diary entries
  • Missed-action detection and warnings
  • Customizable wear duration and patch-free pauses
  • Home screen widget (premium)
  • Diary tracking for emotions, period, and notes (premium)
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MyPatch is your personal companion for the contraceptive patch (e.g. Evra or Apleek). It reminds you of every application, change and removal – so you'll never forget a patch again. A clean progress ring shows at a glance how long you've been wearing your current patch, when the next change is due, and whether your protection is active. The built-in calendar combines past and upcoming patch events with diary entries like mood, period or symptoms. Free Features • Overview screen with progress ring in patch design • Protection status shown directly in the ring – instantly visible • Remaining and elapsed days, start and end of each cycle • Missed-action detection with warning and calendar marker • Calendar view (3-month window) with patch and diary icons • Wear duration and patch-free pause fully customizable • Freely adjustable reminder time • Freely selectable first day of the week • Full Dark Mode support • FAQ page with detailed answers to common questions Premium Features • Home Screen Widget with live ring and protection status • Unlimited calendar view without time window limits • Advance and recurring reminders with custom text • Add or correct patch actions retroactively • Diary: track emotions, period intensity, notes and appointments • Custom notes and additional reminders (e.g. gynecologist visit) • Restock reminder for new patch packs • Customizable event colors in the calendar • Adjustable number of saved cycles • Convenient subscription management inside the app • No ads Subscription & Terms MyPatch Premium is available as an auto-renewable subscription with a monthly or yearly plan. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://langsoftware.de/?page_id=173 Important Notice MyPatch is a reminder and tracking tool and does not replace medical advice. For any questions regarding your contraceptive patch, please consult your doctor.

About

BirthControl Reminder

Never miss a daily pill with smart reminders and intake tracking. This app offers flexible scheduling and a clear history, all within a simple, private interface. Take control of your routine with confidence and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Daily pill reminders
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Intake tracking
  • Cycle calendar view
  • Private design
  • Data stays on device
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HiPill helps you stay consistent with your daily pill routine — simply, safely, and stress-free. Never forget a pill again. Get smart reminders, track your intake, and keep everything organized in one easy-to-use app. Key features: • Daily pill reminders and alerts • Flexible schedules for different pill types • Pill intake tracking and history • Calendar view for your cycle • Clean, simple, and private design Designed for everyday use, the app makes pill tracking effortless — whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go. Your data stays on your device and is never shared. Take control of your routine with confidence and peace of mind. Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/140abb8d-e3d7-406c-ab7d-a782ca545219 Terms Of Use: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/8ea6b1a2-4df0-48a1-bcdb-d69484ce9e5b

Screenshots

MyPatch4 screens
BirthControl Reminder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BirthControl Reminder at 100% against MyPatch's 29%. BirthControl Reminder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). MyPatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BirthControl Reminder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MyPatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyPatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BirthControl Reminder has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of MyPatch's written reviews are positive against 100% of BirthControl Reminder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyPatch ships an update every 9 days, BirthControl Reminder monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MyPatch versus BirthControl Reminder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyPatchBirthControl Reminder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings120 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB26 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSebastian LangAnna Ovchynnykova

Customer experience

MyPatch

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

BirthControl Reminder

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MyPatch

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BirthControl Reminder

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is MyPatch free?
MyPatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BirthControl Reminder free?
BirthControl Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyPatch or BirthControl Reminder?
MyPatch is rated higher. MyPatch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BirthControl Reminder averages 4.7 from 20 ratings.
Do MyPatch or BirthControl Reminder have ads?
MyPatch shows ads; BirthControl Reminder does not.
Which is updated more often, MyPatch or BirthControl Reminder?
MyPatch ships an update every 9 days, and BirthControl Reminder monthly. Most recently, MyPatch was updated on October 7, 2026 and BirthControl Reminder on October 5, 2026.

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