Comparison

GlicRx vs Optum Perks

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

Head to head
About

GlicRx

This free application helps users find significant savings on prescription medications at major retail pharmacies. It allows you to compare prices based on your location and apply discount cards directly from your phone. It's beneficial for those without insurance or whose insurance doesn't fully cover their prescriptions.

Highlights
  • Save on brand and generic prescriptions
  • Compare pharmacy prices by location
  • Digital discount card
  • Works at major retail pharmacies
  • Helps uninsured individuals
  • Potentially lower than co-pay prices
Features
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"The free GlicRx app allows you to save up to $95 on brand and generic prescriptions at all major retail pharmacies including Wal-Mart, Walgreen, Rite Aid, Kroger, Duane Reade and many more! GlicRx helps you find the best possible deal based on your location because different pharmacies have different prices. Simply download the app, search for your medication and add the discount card to your “my card” section. To receive your discount, present your card to the pharmacist at the time of purchase. Anyone can use the GlicRx app! If you don’t have health insurance or your insurance doesn’t cover the prescription you need we can help. Sometimes our discounted price is even lower than your co-pay! Here are just a few prescriptions we can help you save on! PHENTERMINE HCL LISINOPRIL AMLODIPINE BESYLATE ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM GABAPENTIN AMPHETAMINE/DEXTROAMPHETA ALPRAZOLAM AMOXICILLIN TRAMADOL HCL METFORMIN HCL ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE AZITHROMYCIN LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM CYCLOBENZAPRINE HCL OMEPRAZOLE SERTRALINE HCL VITAMIN D LOSARTAN POTASSIUM"

About

Optum Perks

Reduce your prescription costs by comparing prices at local pharmacies and accessing free coupons. Save on FDA-approved medications nationwide, regardless of insurance coverage. Get instant discounts by showing the coupon at the pharmacy.

Highlights
  • Compare local pharmacy prices
  • Access free prescription coupons
  • Save on FDA-approved medications
  • Works with or without insurance
  • Nationwide pharmacy partnerships
  • Instant savings at the pharmacy
Features
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Say no to high prescription costs. Compare local pharmacies for the best prices and get free rx coupons to save you even more! Optum Perks is a brand dedicated to delivering real prescription discounts to those who need them the most. Our 100% free coupons can help you get major discounts on all FDA approved medication nationwide. It's as easy as searching for your prescription, finding the location nearest you with the best price, and going to pick up your prescription. Save hundreds on your medication costs, regardless of coverage status. Even if you have insurance or Medicare, Optum Perks may be able to beat your copay prices. Your health and well-being are incredibly important, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be expensive. As the top prescription discount app, Optum Perks has partnerships with pharmacies nationwide. Whether you are looking for a refill or picking up a prescription for the first time, Optum Perks can connect you with a pharmacist who can save you money. It’s super simple and 100% free to use: - Look up your prescription - Compare prices at local pharmacies - Get our free drug coupon right in the app - Show coupon to pharmacist and save instantly We’ve helped people save over $1 billion on their prescription costs. Put our savings in your pocket! Download Optum Perks for your next pharmacy visit. Optum Perks Features: Health Savings - Big savings on hundreds of medications - Participating pharmacies include: Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Meijer, Genoa Healthcare, independent pharmacies and more - Price Comparison - Compare prices from different pharmacies to get the best deal Rx discounts from Optum Perks are used by hundreds of doctors and clinics to help save consumers’ money on their medications. By using Optum Perks, you agree to our terms and conditions. Read more on perks.optum.com/privacy-policy.

Screenshots

GlicRx4 screens
Optum Perks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GlicRx at none against Optum Perks's shown. GlicRx also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Optum Perks's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 59). On price, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Optum Perks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Optum Perks has 3.8K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of GlicRx's written reviews are positive against 65% of Optum Perks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlicRx ships an update monthly, Optum Perks every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
GlicRx versus Optum Perks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlicRxOptum Perks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (59 ratings)4.8 (3.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews65.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings593.8K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB79 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperGlic Health LLCOptum Inc.

Customer experience

GlicRx

All ratings58 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.8%

Optum Perks

All ratings3,806 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative30.0%

Bugs and requests

GlicRx

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Optum Perks

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Error messages when searching for medications
  • Inability to change medication quantities

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more pharmacy options
  • Improve price accuracy
  • Provide more detailed store and price information

In-app purchases

None

GlicRx

No in-app purchases

None

Optum Perks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GlicRx free?
GlicRx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Optum Perks free?
Optum Perks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GlicRx or Optum Perks?
Optum Perks is rated higher. GlicRx averages 4.4 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Optum Perks averages 4.8 from 3.8K ratings.
Do GlicRx or Optum Perks have ads?
Optum Perks shows ads; GlicRx does not.
Which is updated more often, GlicRx or Optum Perks?
GlicRx ships an update monthly, and Optum Perks every 3 months. Most recently, GlicRx was updated on October 23, 2026 and Optum Perks on November 2, 2026.

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