Comparison

Max vs Pill Reminder ◐

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

Head to head
About

Max

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
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Hey there, health champs! It's me, Max, your pill-popping pal. Let's grow those healthy habits together with my friendly reminders! [NEW] Share & Care Invite family or friends to manage medication reminders together! Now you can easily look after your parents' meds from afar. No more daily "Did you take your pills?" calls! [How to use Max] ▸ Fetch your reminders! You can set personalized schedules—daily, on specific days, or at intervals. ▸ When Max's "Woof Woof" alarm sounds, chow down on your meds and hit the "taken" button. Max automatically records the medicine name and time, crafting a pawsitively awesome health journal. ▸ If there's no response to the timely push notification, Max will bark up your phone again. *It's not a real call, so don't be startled! [Recommended for] ▸ From conception to 16 weeks of pregnancy: Folate plays a major role in cell creation. Don't gobble it all up at once—Max suggests a daily dose with his "Pill Paws" alert to keep things steady. ▸ Office pups glued to screens: If those peepers are feeling ruff, set Max's "3-Hour Howler" alarm to keep those eyes rested. Adding some lutein to the mix is a real tail-wagger, too! ▸ Diabetic dogs on meds: Those taking diabetes meds might run low on Vitamin B. It's like the secret sauce for energy production, so Max's reminder pack always includes this woof-tastic nutrient. ▸ Caring for parents from afar: Hard to keep track of your parents' meds? Use Share & Care to check their medication status in real-time! Stay barking healthy with Max's tail-wagging reminders!

About

Pill Reminder ◐

Manage your medication schedule and never miss a dose with this reliable health app. It allows you to easily add medications, set custom reminders, and track your intake with a simple tap. View your medication history to monitor your health progress.

Highlights
  • Add medications with dosage and frequency
  • Personalized and timely reminders
  • Track doses as taken or skipped
  • Detailed medication history
  • Simple and reliable interface
Features
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Stay on top of your health with Pill Reminder, the perfect app to manage your medication schedule and never miss a dose! Designed for simplicity and reliability, Pill Reminder helps you organize your medications and receive timely reminders to take them. Key Features: Add Medications Easily: Enter details for any medication, including dosage, frequency, and start/end dates. Custom Reminders: Get personalized reminders when it's time to take your medication, ensuring you never miss a dose. Track Doses: Mark medications as "Taken" or "Skipped" when you receive a reminder, keeping track of your intake with just one tap. Medication History: View a detailed history of your medication schedule and see which doses were taken or skipped, helping you monitor your health progress. Download Pill Reminder today and take control of your medication routine! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pillremindertracker/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/pillremindertracker/terms-condition

Screenshots

Max4 screens
Pill Reminder ◐4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Max at 4.8 against Pill Reminder ◐'s 4.2. Max also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). Pill Reminder ◐'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pill Reminder ◐ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Max asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Max holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Max has 9.9K ratings behind it against 42, 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 56% of Pill Reminder ◐'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Max ships an update every 6 days, Pill Reminder ◐ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Max versus Pill Reminder ◐: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxPill Reminder ◐
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9.9K ratings) — better4.2 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews75.1% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings9.9K — better42
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtify Inc.Jennismary Nadar

Customer experience

Max

All ratings9,508 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews575 reviews
Positive75.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative16.9%

Pill Reminder ◐

All ratings42 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

Bugs and requests

Max

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Pill Reminder ◐

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Max

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pill Reminder ◐

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$2.491 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.49

Questions

Is Max free?
Max is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pill Reminder ◐ free?
Pill Reminder ◐ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Max or Pill Reminder ◐?
Max is rated higher. Max averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.9K ratings, while Pill Reminder ◐ averages 4.2 from 42 ratings.
Do Max or Pill Reminder ◐ have ads?
Max shows ads; Pill Reminder ◐ does not.
Which is updated more often, Max or Pill Reminder ◐?
Max ships an update every 6 days, and Pill Reminder ◐ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Max was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pill Reminder ◐ on October 24, 2026.

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