Comparison

Hickey’s Pharmacy App vs myPatientSpace

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

Head to head
About

Hickey’s Pharmacy App

Features
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The Hickey’s Pharmacy App is free and provides a convenient and easy way to order your prescriptions from your phone. It’s easy to register and select the pharmacy location that’s convenient for you - you’re then ready to order your prescription whenever you want. In just a few simple steps order your new or repeat prescription and it will be ready to collect from your local Hickey’s Pharmacy within 1 hour (during store opening hours). For even greater convenience, there is a Click & Collect service, allowing for secure advance payment. The app also allows you to order for your family. Having trouble remembering when to take your medication or when to re-order your prescription? You can also to set reminders in the app.

About

myPatientSpace

This app connects patients with their healthcare providers, delivering personalized health information, educational resources, and progress tracking tools. It facilitates communication and allows family members to be involved in care.

Highlights
  • Personalized health information
  • Educational resources
  • Progress tracking
  • Family/caregiver involvement
  • Health app integration
  • Two-step account verification
Features
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Healthcare Providers use myPatientSpace to provide their patients with the right information at the right time to support better outcomes. myPatientSpace is your personal digital companion to help you and your family through your episode of care. Healthcare Providers and Staff know their patients have the information they need to improve adherence, outcomes and satisfaction. Patients can use the app to get updates, education, complete assessments, daily tasks, and track progress. Patients can invite their families members and care givers to be part of their space. Staff can send updates to patients and families, and keep track of their patients' progress. Our engagement platform delivers the right information to patients based on their journey stage and monitors patients' responses to trigger alerts. Your HealthCare Provider will provide you access to the app. You will receive by SMS or email a link to download and join your space in myPatientSpace. Your experience will be personalized for your HealthCare Provider and your particular treatment. This treatment information is provided to you by your Healthcare provider to support you on your care journey. To use myPatientSpace - your Healthcare Provider will need to sign up to myPatientSpace and provide you with access. New in version 1.6.76: Two-Step account verification option. New since version 1.6: myPatientSpace integrates to Health app for storing certain health data (for example, Peakflow) on your device.

Screenshots

Hickey’s Pharmacy App2 screens
myPatientSpace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: myPatientSpace at every 2 weeks against Hickey’s Pharmacy App's every 4 months. myPatientSpace also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hickey’s Pharmacy App ships an update every 4 months, myPatientSpace every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Hickey’s Pharmacy App versus myPatientSpace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHickey’s Pharmacy AppmyPatientSpace
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB234 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHickey’s PharmacyMYPATIENTSPACE

In-app purchases

None

Hickey’s Pharmacy App

No in-app purchases

None

myPatientSpace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hickey’s Pharmacy App free?
Hickey’s Pharmacy App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myPatientSpace free?
myPatientSpace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hickey’s Pharmacy App or myPatientSpace have ads?
Neither Hickey’s Pharmacy App nor myPatientSpace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hickey’s Pharmacy App or myPatientSpace?
Hickey’s Pharmacy App ships an update every 4 months, and myPatientSpace every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hickey’s Pharmacy App was updated on November 2, 2026 and myPatientSpace on November 2, 2026.

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