Inside Rx vs Optum Perks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Inside Rx
This app helps users save money on prescription and over-the-counter medications. It offers discounts of up to 80% at thousands of pharmacies across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, regardless of insurance status. Simply present the digital savings card at the pharmacy to apply discounts.
- Save up to 80% on prescriptions
- Works with brand and generic drugs
- Accepted at nearly 60,000 pharmacies
- No registration required
- Free to use
- Digital savings card in-app
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Prescription and over‑the‑counter medication prices continue to rise. Inside Rx helps you save - whether you’re insured, underinsured, or paying out of pocket. With Inside Rx, you can find discounts up to 80% on thousands of brand and generic medications at 60,000 pharmacies in the U.S and Puerto Rico. There’s no sign‑up, no fees, and the discount card works like a manufacturer coupon that you can use again and again. Download the app today and start by searching your medication to see your savings.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Inside Rx at none against Optum Perks's shown. Inside Rx also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (82% vs 65%). Optum Perks's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 5). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Inside Rx holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Optum Perks has 3.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Inside Rx's written reviews are positive against 65% of Optum Perks's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Inside Rx | Optum Perks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.8 (3.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better | 65.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 3.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Inside Rx, LLC | Optum Inc. |
Customer experience
Inside Rx
Optum Perks
Bugs and requests
Inside Rx
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
Inside Rx
No in-app purchases
Optum Perks
No in-app purchases
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