# EveryDose vs Pillbug.app

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pillbug.app at none against EveryDose's 2. Pillbug.app also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 76%). EveryDose's advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 34) and chart position (#134 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EveryDose sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Pillbug.app asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for EveryDose against 4.9 for Pillbug.app. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EveryDose has 5.1K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of EveryDose's written reviews are positive against 92% of Pillbug.app's.

EveryDose ships an update every 2 weeks, Pillbug.app every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EveryDose | Pillbug.app |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everydose-medication-reminder/id1188929364/reviews) | **[4.9 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pillbugapp/id6739673106/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 123 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Groove Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188929363) | [Wellcove Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187329385) |

## What reviewers say

### EveryDose

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everydose-medication-reminder/id1188929364)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

Never miss a dose with this free medication reminder app. It helps you organize your medications, track your progress, and provides drug interaction alerts. Premium features offer multiple profiles, health journaling, and refill reminders.

**Highlights:** Medication reminders, Virtual medication list, Drug interaction alerts, Health info and tips, Progress sharing, Refill reminders, Health journal

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful reminders
- 📋 Organized medication tracking
- 💊 Detailed medication information
- 🔒 Secure and private

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications not always working
- ⏰ Inflexible dosing schedules
- 🕰️ Timezone issues when traveling
- 🔍 Difficulty editing medication details
- 📊 Lack of comprehensive history and reporting

**Reported bugs**

- Medication doses randomly disappearing from history
- Notifications not triggering at the correct times
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Allow editing of medication names and details
- Add support for more complex dosing schedules
- Improve timezone handling and customization
- Provide more detailed medication history and reporting
- Integrate with wearable devices and health apps


### Pillbug.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pillbugapp/id6739673106)

This app helps you remember to take your medications and supplements with fun, reliable reminders. It features a unique scan-to-log system to ensure accurate tracking and offers optional shared management for families.

**Highlights:** Fun and engaging medication reminders, Patent-pending Scan to Log feature, Widget for easy access, Warning for incorrect pill intake, Optional shared medication management, Privacy-focused, data stays on device

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EveryDose free?

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

### Is Pillbug.app free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EveryDose or Pillbug.app?

Pillbug.app is rated higher. EveryDose averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Pillbug.app averages 4.9 from 34 ratings.

### Do EveryDose or Pillbug.app have ads?

Neither EveryDose nor Pillbug.app shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EveryDose or Pillbug.app?

EveryDose ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pillbug.app every 8 days. Most recently, EveryDose was updated on September 29, 2026 and Pillbug.app on September 12, 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.*