# MyPatch vs Birth Control Reminder

MyPatch and Birth Control Reminder both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Birth Control Reminder's written reviews are positive against 29% of MyPatch's. Birth Control Reminder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). MyPatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Birth Control Reminder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MyPatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MyPatch against 5.0 for Birth Control Reminder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Birth Control Reminder has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of MyPatch's written reviews are positive against 100% of Birth Control Reminder's.

MyPatch ships an update every 9 days, Birth Control Reminder weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyPatch | Birth Control Reminder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypatch-birth-control-patch/id1024104862/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birth-control-reminder-pillie/id6759352439/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sebastian Lang](https://appshunter.io/developer/983735615) | [Idriss Kone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878239707) |

## What reviewers say

### MyPatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypatch-birth-control-patch/id1024104862)

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)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Birth Control Reminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birth-control-reminder-pillie/id6759352439)

Never miss a dose of your birth control again. This app provides customizable reminders for pills, patches, and rings. It can even block distracting apps until your dose is confirmed, helping you stay on track with your routine.

**Highlights:** Birth control reminders (pill, patch, ring), App blocking during dosing, Mark as Taken/Snooze quick actions, Shake to Confirm feature, Follow-up and refill reminders, Monthly history and adherence overview, Flexible scheduling options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pillie Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pillie Plus Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Pillie Plus Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyPatch free?

MyPatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Birth Control Reminder free?

Birth Control Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyPatch or Birth Control Reminder?

MyPatch and Birth Control Reminder are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do MyPatch or Birth Control Reminder have ads?

MyPatch shows ads; Birth Control Reminder does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyPatch or Birth Control Reminder?

MyPatch ships an update every 9 days, and Birth Control Reminder weekly. Most recently, MyPatch was updated on October 14, 2026 and Birth Control Reminder on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*