Comparison

Capsule Pharmacy vs MedicaShop Pharmacy

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

Head to head
About

Capsule Pharmacy

This app offers a convenient way to manage your prescriptions. It provides free, same-day medication delivery and allows you to communicate with pharmacists. Easily track your medications, coordinate refills, and handle copays all from your phone.

Highlights
  • Free same-day medication delivery
  • Prescription management via phone
  • Refill coordination with doctors
  • Copay management with insurance
  • Chat or text with a pharmacist
Features
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Hello Dear, Capsule is a new kind of pharmacy. One that is smarter, friendlier, faster and hand-delivers your medication, same-day, for free. Capsule is free to use — you only pay your copay. Get started with Capsule in 15 seconds. Or tell your doctor to e-prescribe your medication to Capsule. Any doctor can send prescriptions to us. We’ll text you to schedule your free, same-day delivery. You can manage all your prescriptions from your phone. We’ll also coordinate refills with your doctor and copays with your insurance company. Chat or text with a pharmacist for any questions. Never worry about your meds again and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with having your health looked after. Love, Capsule

About

MedicaShop Pharmacy

Easily browse, search, and order a wide variety of medications directly from your mobile device. Access the best prices and stay healthy while saving money with convenient online purchasing.

Highlights
  • Browse wide range of medications
  • Search for specific drugs
  • Order conveniently from mobile
  • Access best prices
  • Save money on prescriptions
Features
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Welcome to MedicaShop. Access a wide range of medications at the best prices with just a few clicks. Browse, search and order your medications conveniently from your mobile phone. Stay healthy and save money with our MedicaShop app.

Screenshots

Capsule Pharmacy4 screens
MedicaShop Pharmacy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MedicaShop Pharmacy at 100% against Capsule Pharmacy's 41%. MedicaShop Pharmacy also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Capsule Pharmacy's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 27). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MedicaShop Pharmacy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capsule Pharmacy has 6K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Capsule Pharmacy's written reviews are positive against 100% of MedicaShop Pharmacy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Capsule Pharmacy versus MedicaShop Pharmacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapsule PharmacyMedicaShop Pharmacy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6K ratings)5.0 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6K — better27
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB134 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCapsule CorporationFarmaKiosk S de RL de CV

Customer experience

Capsule Pharmacy

All ratings6,005 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative52.7%

MedicaShop Pharmacy

All ratings27 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Capsule Pharmacy

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App login and password reset problems
  • Inconsistent delivery notifications
  • Incorrect medication deliveries
  • Prescription transfer issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to track deliveries in real-time
  • Option to add personal notes on medications
  • Integration with calendar for delivery scheduling
  • Expanded medication selection and inventory
  • Improved communication during delays or issues

MedicaShop Pharmacy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Capsule Pharmacy

No in-app purchases

None

MedicaShop Pharmacy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Capsule Pharmacy free?
Capsule Pharmacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MedicaShop Pharmacy free?
MedicaShop Pharmacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Capsule Pharmacy or MedicaShop Pharmacy?
MedicaShop Pharmacy is rated higher. Capsule Pharmacy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while MedicaShop Pharmacy averages 5.0 from 27 ratings.
Do Capsule Pharmacy or MedicaShop Pharmacy have ads?
Neither Capsule Pharmacy nor MedicaShop Pharmacy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Capsule Pharmacy or MedicaShop Pharmacy?
Capsule Pharmacy ships an update every 2 weeks, and MedicaShop Pharmacy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Capsule Pharmacy was updated on October 26, 2026 and MedicaShop Pharmacy on October 24, 2026.

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