# Max vs Birth Control Pill Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Max at 75% against Birth Control Pill Tracker's 0%. Max also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Birth Control Pill Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Max asks for nothing beyond the download.

Max holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Max has 9.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Max's written reviews are positive against 0% of Birth Control Pill Tracker's.

Max ships an update every 6 days, Birth Control Pill Tracker every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Max | Birth Control Pill Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-pill-reminder/id1502063556/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birth-control-pill-tracker/id1604579160/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **75.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 28 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Artify Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1158512054) | [KoruApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536744669) |

## What reviewers say

### Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-pill-reminder/id1502063556)

This app helps you build healthy habits with personalized medication reminders. It tracks when you take your pills and can alert you if you miss a dose. You can also share management of reminders with family or friends.

**Highlights:** Personalized medication schedules, Customizable alarm sounds, Automatic tracking of taken medications, Health journal creation, Missed dose alerts, Shareable medication management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple, intuitive design
- 🐶 Cute animal reminders
- 📞 Effective phone call reminders
- 🆓 No paywalls or ads
- 👍 Helps users remember to take medication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with time/timezone changes
- 🔔 Redundant notifications even after marking medication as taken
- 🔒 Potential privacy concerns with lack of developer information
- 🔋 Requires app to be open in background for notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders not working consistently
- Issues with app freezing or not opening
- Time changes causing incorrect reminder times

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit times/doses of past medication entries
- Implement Apple Watch integration
- Allow customization of reminder sounds/voices
- Add medication quantity tracking for refill reminders


### Birth Control Pill Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birth-control-pill-tracker/id1604579160)

This app helps you remember to take your birth control pills daily with customizable reminders. Track your cycle, log notes, and view your pill history on a calendar. It's designed to be compatible with all types of birth control pills.

**Highlights:** Daily pill notifications, Configurable repetitions, Customizable for all pill types, Add notes to doses, Visual pill calendar, Track active and placebo days

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Max free?

Max is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Birth Control Pill Tracker free?

Birth Control Pill Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Max or Birth Control Pill Tracker?

Max is rated higher. Max averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Birth Control Pill Tracker averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Max or Birth Control Pill Tracker have ads?

Both Max and Birth Control Pill Tracker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Max or Birth Control Pill Tracker?

Max ships an update every 6 days, and Birth Control Pill Tracker every 28 months. Most recently, Max was updated on September 28, 2026 and Birth Control Pill Tracker on August 26, 2026.

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