# Catch the Sig vs Pyrls

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Catch the Sig at none against Pyrls's 3. Catch the Sig also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Pyrls's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (136 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pyrls sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $40.00 per month. Catch the Sig asks for nothing beyond the download.

Catch the Sig holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pyrls has 136 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Catch the Sig ships an update every 10 months, Pyrls every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Catch the Sig | Pyrls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-sig/id1092876650/reviews)** | [4.8 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyrls/id1517540628/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **136** |
| Positive reviews | — | 82.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#52** |
| Size | 2 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [David Bourne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031086386) | [Cosmas Health LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517540627) |

## What reviewers say

### Catch the Sig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-sig/id1092876650)

Practice identifying prescription abbreviations commonly found on medication directions. This game is designed for pharmacy and healthcare students to improve their recognition of these essential terms.

**Highlights:** Identify prescription abbreviations, Practice for healthcare students, Focus on prescription directions (sig), Learn common abbreviations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pyrls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyrls/id1517540628)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app provides essential drug information for medical professionals, focusing on practical details like indications, pharmacology, and counseling points. It offers quick access to key data, reference tables, and clinical pearls to aid in medication management and patient care.

**Highlights:** Drug naming and indications, Pharmacology details, Counseling points, Safety and monitoring information, Reference tables and charts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pyrls Monthly Membership | $40.00 | per month |
| Annual: Student/New Provider | $119.99 | per year |
| Annual: Professional | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Excellent resource for drug information
- 📊 Fantastic charts and summaries
- 📚 Helpful for students and practitioners
- 🚀 Quick access to information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Incomplete drug database
- 💰 Expensive subscription for some
- ❓ Some users experience issues with free content

**Reported bugs**

- Free NAPLEX questions do not open
- App does not open

**Requested features**

- iPad mini support
- Fund business outside of user subscriptions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Catch the Sig free?

Catch the Sig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pyrls free?

Pyrls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Catch the Sig or Pyrls?

Catch the Sig is rated higher. Catch the Sig averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pyrls averages 4.8 from 136 ratings.

### Do Catch the Sig or Pyrls have ads?

Neither Catch the Sig nor Pyrls shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Catch the Sig or Pyrls?

Catch the Sig ships an update every 10 months, and Pyrls every 9 days. Most recently, Catch the Sig was updated on November 2, 2026 and Pyrls on November 7, 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.*