# Apoteket vs Medicheck

The clearest difference is ads: Medicheck at none against Apoteket's shown. Medicheck also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Apoteket's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Apoteket against 5.0 for Medicheck. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apoteket has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Apoteket ships an update every 6 weeks, Medicheck every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apoteket | Medicheck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apoteket/id1053398061/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medicheck/id1158809592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Apoteket AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/368190170) | [MediCheck AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268616231) |

## What reviewers say

### Apoteket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apoteket/id1053398061)

Manage all your prescriptions, chat with pharmacists, and shop for health and beauty products. Get smart reminders for refills and access your full range of pharmacy services.

**Highlights:** Prescription management, Pharmacist chat support, Full product catalog shopping, Smart refill reminders, Digital power of attorney, Digital prescription renewal, Find nearby pharmacies

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Medicheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medicheck/id1158809592)

Connect with specialist doctors, psychologists, dietitians, and physiotherapists through video calls. Receive expert care for your specific health needs without needing a referral or visiting a clinic.

**Highlights:** Video consultations with specialists, Access to psychologists and dietitians, No referral needed, Swedish-licensed doctors, Specialized care teams, Wide range of common health issues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apoteket free?

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

### Is Medicheck free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Apoteket or Medicheck?

Medicheck is rated higher. Apoteket averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Medicheck averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Apoteket or Medicheck have ads?

Apoteket shows ads; Medicheck does not.

### Which is updated more often, Apoteket or Medicheck?

Apoteket ships an update every 6 weeks, and Medicheck every 2 months. Most recently, Apoteket was updated on November 2, 2026 and Medicheck on November 2, 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.*