Comparison

PharmaNXT vs HB Neo

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

Head to head
About

PharmaNXT

Features
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PharmaNxt - Free Pharma Helpline Download/Search Banned Item List For Retail Chemist : This app is very useful for Chemists, Pharmacists and Medical Stores. Chemists can search from over 1.5 lakh Items with their salts and composition, its substitutes and nearby suppliers on the basis of its selected location. 1.5 Lakh Medicines: Just type the medicine name and get all the related information. No, doubt we have the biggest database and it keeps increasing by the time with the help of Marg Compusoft Pvt. Ltd., 40% distributors & 60% retailers are using MARG software for their Inventory & Accounting management. We are planning to increase this database to 3 Lakh+ medicines in next 6 months by updating all local medicines with the help of MARG Compusoft Pvt. Ltd. Substitutes: Helpline will show all the possible substitutes for the item searched. The search will also show substitutes sorted on strength, unit and m.r.p. of the item. For example if the user has searched a 50mg tablet, the helpline will show all the 50mg tablets with same composition. This is followed by same composition with different units like syrup, capsule etc. These substitutes may be 50-90% cheaper than what you’re searching. Information: User also gets Information of salts and how it works with expert's advice. Side Effects: Know about the medicine's side effects, if any, for a particular state of the patient like pregnancy etc.. For Distributors & Wholesalers : Distributors can feed their complete profile with the companies they are dealing in, so that the Chemist can get information. This information can be fed from www.pharmanxt.com For Manufacturers :Manufacturing Companies can feed their complete information with items manufactured, their salt compositions and distributors, so that chemist can get information. This information can be fed from www.pharmanxt.com

About

HB Neo

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What's in this App? HB Neo is an app for Accounting, Billing, Invoicing, e invoicing, Journals, and Inventory Management. The features of this APP are: β€’ All these modules are in one single app which will ease your life β€’ All features of each module have been simplified to resolve your complex problems β€’ Dashboard, user management, and reports have been completely revamped β€’ Simplified e invoice GST filing process About App Welcome to HB Neo – your one-stop shop for all your accounting, billing, e invoice generation and business management needs. We offer a range of easy-to-use solutions like billing app, accounting app, billing software for retail shop, e invoicing portal, and others. This will help you manage your finances, sales and inventory, and tax, all in one place. With this iOS App you can take your business to the next level! Key Benefits β€’ Our powerful yet simple-to-use products like accounting software and billing software, make managing your finances and bookkeeping as easy as counting 1-2-3. β€’ You can even create new customers or vendors while on the move and add new records to your business with just a few taps. β€’ You can also setup multiple users with different access permissions for your accountant or Chartered Accountant to give them the tools they need to complete their tasks. β€’ HB Neo allows you to manage expenses & reimbursements and gst e invoice, track business expenses, and stay on top of your cash flow. With our real-time alerts feature, you can easily keep an eye on your expenses and get instant updates on your cash flow status. Features - Create invoices and bills and share with customers and vendors. - Create Quote, Purchase Orders and Share with customers and vendors - Manage all your expenses in one place by categorizing them based on your business type. - Send e-invoice to customers instantly. - Online Collect from and Pay to Customers and vendors - Set reminders for payments, expenses, and reimbursements. - Get real-time alerts on cash flow status. - Track cash flow status. - Set reminders for payments, expenses, and reimbursements. - Customize a company logo. - Generate financial reports. - Manage multiple users with different access permissions. - Customize expense categories. The dashboard also gives you an overview of your business, including cash flow, expenses, sales, and accounts payable and receivable. HB Neo Invoices has a real-time bank feed feature that can automate bank reconciliation, which certainly will save your time. We are always looking forward to your suggestions and feedback, please email us at developers@hostbooks.com. For Enterprise setup, and other products’ enquiry feel free to email us at sales@hostbooks.com.

Screenshots

PharmaNXT4 screens
HB Neo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HB Neo at every 4 weeks against PharmaNXT's every 55 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PharmaNXT ships an update every 55 months, HB Neo every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on February 25, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
PharmaNXT versus HB Neo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPharmaNXTHB Neo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 55 monthsEvery 4 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB68 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMarg ERP LimitedBiswajit Mishra

In-app purchases

None

PharmaNXT

No in-app purchases

None

HB Neo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PharmaNXT free?
PharmaNXT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HB Neo free?
HB Neo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PharmaNXT or HB Neo have ads?
Neither PharmaNXT nor HB Neo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PharmaNXT or HB Neo?
PharmaNXT ships an update every 55 months, and HB Neo every 4 weeks. Most recently, PharmaNXT was updated on February 25, 2026 and HB Neo on May 17, 2026.

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