Comparison

Max vs Dosemate

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

Dosemate

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DoseMate is the simplest way to remember your medications, track every dose, and stay healthy — for yourself and the people you care for. Whether you take one pill a day or manage a complex schedule for the whole family, DoseMate turns "Did I take it?" into "Done." Set it up in under a minute and never miss a dose again. WHY PEOPLE LOVE DOSEMATE • Reminders that actually work — precise, on-time alerts for every medication, even offline. • Built for families & caregivers — manage meds for parents, kids, or loved ones in one place. • Private by design — your health data stays on your device. No account needed to start. • Calm and effortless — no clutter, no confusion, no learning curve. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO STAY ON TRACK • Smart medication reminders — daily, specific days, every-few-hours, or as-needed schedules. • Refill & inventory alerts — know before you run out and never scramble at the pharmacy. • Adherence reports — see your streaks and share a clean PDF or CSV summary with your doctor. • Drug interaction & safety info — check your medicines against public FDA / RxNorm data. • Health measurements — log blood pressure, glucose, weight, mood, pain, and more. • GLP-1 support — dedicated tracking for weekly injectables and dose titration. • Caregiver alerts — let a family member know if a critical dose is missed. • Works 100% offline — your reminders fire with or without an internet connection. PERFECT FOR • Anyone juggling multiple daily medications or prescriptions • Seniors — and the family members who help care for them • People managing diabetes, blood pressure, heart health, or thyroid • Anyone on GLP-1 or a weekly injectable medication • Busy parents tracking the whole family's medicines and vitamins DESIGNED FOR REAL LIFE Missed a dose? Mark it later. Crossing time zones? DoseMate keeps up. Taking vitamins and supplements too? Add them all. It's your medication tracker, pill organizer, and health log in one beautiful app. YOUR PRIVACY COMES FIRST DoseMate is local-first. Your medications, doses, and measurements live on your device — not on our servers. There is no sign-up wall, and we never sell your data. DOSEMATE PREMIUM (optional) Upgrade any time to remove ads, unlock advanced reports, add more caregivers, enable secure cloud backup, and choose premium themes. Everything essential — reminders, tracking, and safety features — is always free. IMPORTANT DoseMate is a personal reminder and tracking tool. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Drug information is drawn from public databases (openFDA, RxNorm / RxNav) for reference only. Always follow the guidance of your doctor or pharmacist. MORE THAN A REMINDER DoseMate keeps your full medication list, dose history, and treatment schedule in one place — so you always know what to take, when to take it, and what is left. Add strengths, notes, and dosage details for every medicine, set quiet hours, and let DoseMate handle the rest. Download DoseMate today and take the stress out of staying healthy one dose at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/dosemate/terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/dosemate/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Max4 screens
Dosemate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Max at none against Dosemate's 2. On price, ads, 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. Dosemate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Max asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Max versus Dosemate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxDosemate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB82 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperArtify Inc.Sathvic Kollu

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

Dosemate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Max

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dosemate

Subscriptions2
  • DoseMate Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • DoseMate Premium (Annual)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Max free?
Max is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dosemate free?
Dosemate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Max or Dosemate have ads?
Both Max and Dosemate show ads.

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