Comparison

Readable vs PillTime

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

Head to head
About

Readable

This app converts text within images into selectable and readable text. It allows you to extract content from screenshots, save clippings, and adjust text size for comfortable reading. A share-sheet extension streamlines the process of capturing and processing image text.

Highlights
  • Extract text from screenshots and images
  • Save clippings to history
  • Adjust reading size
  • Focused detail view for extracted text
  • Share-sheet integration
Features
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Readable helps you turn difficult-to-read text in images into clear, selectable text. Use Readable to: - Extract text from screenshots and shared images. - Save clippings in a history list for later reading. - Adjust reading size for comfort. - Open extracted text in a clean, focused detail view. Share-sheet workflow: - Install the "Make Readable" extension once. - Share an image or compatible content to Readable. - Readable extracts text and saves a clipping. Subscription: - Readable offers a 3-day free trial, then an auto-renewing monthly subscription. - Subscription supports ongoing maintenance and reliability. - Existing users from earlier versions may be granted a lifetime grandfathered entitlement. Auto-renewable subscription details: - Title: Support Readable (Monthly) - Length: 1 month - Free trial: 3 days (for eligible users) - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel subscriptions in Account Settings on the App Store. For terms of use see: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PillTime

Easily track and manage your daily medication schedule with smart reminders, dosage logging, and medication scanning. Monitor every dose comprehensively for reliable health management and medication adherence.

Highlights
  • Smart medication reminders
  • Dosage logging and tracking
  • Medication scanning
  • Customizable medication management
  • Adherence statistics
  • Home screen widget
Features
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PillTime - Professional Medication Management Tool PillTime is a professional medication management tool that helps you easily track and manage your daily medication schedule. With smart reminders, dosage logging, and medication scanning, you can monitor every dose comprehensively—providing reliable data support for your health management and medication adherence. Whether for daily or long-term medication needs, PillTime makes medication management simpler and more reliable. Core Features (Free) • Medication Reminders: Set scheduled alerts with daily, interval, or multi-time options • Medication Logging: Record each dose as taken, missed, or postponed • Medication Scan: Scan drug packaging to identify medication names (supports Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean) • Medication Management: Add, edit, or delete medications with custom dosage, units, and notes • Completion Stats: View today's, weekly, and monthly adherence rates in clear progress charts • Home Screen Widget: See today's reminders and log doses with one tap • Local-Only Storage: Your data stays securely on your device Free vs. Premium • Free: Use all core features with 1 medication • Premium (subscription): – Unlimited medications and supplements – Export your logs (JSON) for backup or analysis Subscription Info • Choose Weekly (auto-renews), Annual (auto-renews), or Lifetime (one-time) • Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings • Payments processed via App Store under Apple's terms • Free trial may be available—see App Store for details Important Notes • PillTime is a tracking tool, not a medical advisor. Always follow your doctor's guidance. • Scanning results are algorithmic—always verify with the actual packaging and leaflet. Download PillTime today and manage your medication the smart, simple way.

Screenshots

Readable4 screens
PillTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PillTime at 3.0 against Readable's 1.0. PillTime also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Readable sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and PillTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PillTime holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Readable ships an update every 2 weeks, PillTime monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Readable versus PillTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadablePillTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperANDREW EADES云 董

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Readable

Subscriptions1
  • Support Readable$0.991 Month
3 purchases

PillTime

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • PillTime: Lifetime$36.00

Questions

Is Readable free?
Readable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PillTime free?
PillTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Readable or PillTime?
PillTime is rated higher. Readable averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PillTime averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Readable or PillTime have ads?
Neither Readable nor PillTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Readable or PillTime?
Readable ships an update every 2 weeks, and PillTime monthly. Most recently, Readable was updated on October 6, 2026 and PillTime on October 1, 2026.

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