Hickey’s Pharmacy App vs DeCare
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hickey’s Pharmacy App
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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.
DeCare
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App Features: Claims - Submit your dental or vision claim straight away by simply uploading an itemise receipt Finder - Find a Direct Pay dentist or an In-Network Optician Health Blog - Read the latest blog articles My Account - View your policy details and Update your personal details Getting started: You need to have an active DeCare policy to use this app. Feature availability depends on your policy. Log into the app using your member login details. If you have forgotten your password you can reset it here - https://mailbox.decaredental.ie/login
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DeCare at every 2 months against Hickey’s Pharmacy App's every 4 months. DeCare 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hickey’s Pharmacy App ships an update every 4 months, DeCare every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hickey’s Pharmacy App | DeCare |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hickey’s Pharmacy | Decare Dental Insurance |
In-app purchases
Hickey’s Pharmacy App
No in-app purchases
DeCare
No in-app purchases
