Comparison

Purin Table vs MedsDiary

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

Head to head
About

Purin Table

Access a comprehensive database of purine and uric acid content for nearly 2000 foods. Filter and sort by nutritional values, and get recommendations for gout management. Create personalized favorite lists and find detailed information on gout treatment.

Highlights
  • Extensive food purine database
  • Sortable by name and purine value
  • Detailed nutritional information
  • Gout-friendly food recommendations
  • Customizable favorite food lists
  • Gout treatment information
Features
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An exclusive table of purine and uric acid details of approximately 2000 foods, grouped in categories. Sortable by name or purine value. Available information to every food: Purine, uric acid, calories, kilojoule, carbohydrates, fat, protein, fiber, sugar. Lists of recommended foods that should be avoided or preferred in case of gout. Own favorites lists can be created quickly and easily, just by pressing a button. Detailed information on the treatment of gout and increased uric acid level according to the latest findings. Multi-language: English, German.

About

MedsDiary

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MedsDiary is an easy to use app to track your tablet consumption. This app is intended for all people who have to take tablets often but irregularly, for example painkillers. The app should help to visualize the consumption and be a help to track the stock of tablets. - Fast input when tablets has been taken. - Evaluation of how often tablets were taken. - Statistical evaluation of required tablets for the next 2 weeks.

Screenshots

Purin Table4 screens
MedsDiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MedsDiary at Free against Purin Table's $3.99. Purin Table's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). On update cadence, ads 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

MedsDiary is free to download; Purin Table costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Purin Table ships an update every 10 months, MedsDiary every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Purin Table versus MedsDiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPurin TableMedsDiary
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTsigosysThomas Herzog

In-app purchases

None

Purin Table

No in-app purchases

None

MedsDiary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Purin Table free?
Purin Table costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MedsDiary free?
MedsDiary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Purin Table or MedsDiary have ads?
Neither Purin Table nor MedsDiary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Purin Table or MedsDiary?
Purin Table ships an update every 10 months, and MedsDiary every 7 months. Most recently, Purin Table was updated on October 6, 2026 and MedsDiary on October 1, 2026.

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