OTC Consult vs Pharmabuddy.ie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OTC Consult
Provides pharmacy staff with quick access to medical information for over-the-counter consultations. This tool aids in referring to essential medical data to support patient care.
- Over-the-counter consultations
- Medical information reference
- Pharmacy staff tool
- Supports patient care
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Over the counter consultations for pharmacy staff to refer to for medical information
Pharmabuddy.ie
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The online resource for Irish pharmacists. Includes: A pharmacist only online forum CPD educational modules A communications section Disclaimer: Please seek the advice of healthcare professionals before making any medical decisions.
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Verdict
OTC Consult and Pharmabuddy.ie are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OTC Consult ships an update every 2 months, Pharmabuddy.ie monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OTC Consult | Pharmabuddy.ie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Blue Monkee Limited | Pharmabuddy Ltd |
In-app purchases
OTC Consult
No in-app purchases
Pharmabuddy.ie
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is OTC Consult free?
Is Pharmabuddy.ie free?
Do OTC Consult or Pharmabuddy.ie have ads?
Which is updated more often, OTC Consult or Pharmabuddy.ie?
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