# DrDrugs vs ConnectRx

The clearest difference is rating: ConnectRx at 5.0 against DrDrugs's 4.5. ConnectRx also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). DrDrugs's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 7) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrDrugs sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ConnectRx asks for nothing beyond the download.

ConnectRx holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrDrugs has 35 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DrDrugs ships an update every 4 months, ConnectRx every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrDrugs | ConnectRx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drdrugs-guide-for-physicians/id1249280046/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connectrx/id1561046507/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 46 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skyscape Medpresso Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/818609416) | [MEDICAL EDUCATION RESOURCES, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561046509) |

## What reviewers say

### DrDrugs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drdrugs-guide-for-physicians/id1249280046)

This medical reference app provides comprehensive drug information, including over 1,400 monographs and 700 dosing calculators. It focuses on safe practice and patient care, offering audio pronunciations and updated content for various patient populations and high-alert medications.

**Highlights:** 1,400+ drug monographs, 700+ built-in dosing calculators, Audio pronunciations for 1200+ drugs, NDC codes for 1300+ monographs, BEERS, REMS, and NDC indices, Pediatric, geriatric, and OB dosing, High Alert Medication identification

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drug Guide-Physicians 1/M Sub | $3.99 | per month |
| 25% off Limited Period Offer | $29.49 | per year |
| 20% off Limited Period Offer | $31.49 | per year |
| 15% off Limited Period offer | $33.49 | per year |
| Drug Guide-Physicians 1/Y Sub | $38.99 | per year |
| Drug Guide for Physicians,17Ed | $49.99 | one-time |


### ConnectRx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connectrx/id1561046507)

Access comprehensive drug information and advanced patient resources. This app provides a free service to physicians, leveraging data from First DataBank, a leader in electronic drug information. It is based on the National Drug Data File® (NDDF Plus) for clinically verifiable evidence.

**Highlights:** Up-to-date drug information, Advanced patient resources, Physician-focused, NDDF Plus database, Clinically verifiable evidence

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrDrugs free?

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

### Is ConnectRx free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DrDrugs or ConnectRx?

ConnectRx is rated higher. DrDrugs averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while ConnectRx averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do DrDrugs or ConnectRx have ads?

Both DrDrugs and ConnectRx show ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrDrugs or ConnectRx?

DrDrugs ships an update every 4 months, and ConnectRx every 3 months. Most recently, DrDrugs was updated on October 8, 2026 and ConnectRx on October 8, 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.*