Comparison

REACT Now vs PharmCam

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

Head to head
About

REACT Now

This app helps users respond to opioid poisoning emergencies by identifying signs, administering naloxone, and connecting to emergency services. It also provides resources for substance use and mental health support, available in multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Identify opioid poisoning signs
  • Administer naloxone (nasal and IV)
  • Call 9-1-1 directly
  • Find substance use support
  • Find mental health support
  • Multilingual support
Features
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Supports users to reduce opioid poisoning deaths by: Identifying the signs of an opioid poisoning Providing emergency first aid and administering lIV & nasal naloxone Calling 9-1-1 via app’s built-in feature Finding substance use and mental health supports Available in multiple languages: English, French, Filipino, Punjabi, and Simplified Chinese. Free to download

About

PharmCam

This app revolutionizes pill counting with rapid photo analysis, offering visual verification and smart live mode features. It provides a private, on-device experience with advanced barcode scanning and a visual calculator for efficient inventory management.

Highlights
  • 10x faster photo counting
  • Visual verification with full shape outlines
  • Smart live mode with upside-down screen
  • Visual calculator with history
  • One-handed gesture control
  • On-device privacy
  • 2D barcode scanner
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Tired of expensive pill counting solutions? ...and the time they waste? PharmCam makes the process faster, easier, more affordable and accurate. And it’s completely private. ** 10x Faster Photo Counting ** Snap and done! It's up to 10 times faster than other apps, freeing up valuable time for what matters most. ** Visual Verification (No More Dots) ** Don't guess if a dot is marking a real pill or just a shadow. PharmCam draws a full shape outline around every count. • Instant Clarity: If a shape is empty or a non-pill is marked, you see it immediately. • Zoom & Edit: Pinch to zoom or hide markers to verify tiny pills instantly. • Stop the "Hidden Object" Game: Verifying dots is a tedious hunt. PharmCam's full outlines make accuracy obvious in a split second. ** Smart Live Mode (Device Safe) ** A real-time counter that protects your phone. • Upside-Down Screen: Uniquely designed to rotate 180°. Mount your phone upside down to keep the device out of your line of sight, ensuring no obstruction between you and the tray. • Eco-Mode: Prevents overheating and battery drain by skipping processing when the image is static. • Auto-Save: Detects when the tray is empty and automatically saves your count. Truly hands-free. • Enhanced Dark Mode: Turns white buttons and menus grey to prevent screen burn-in. ** Visual Calculator ** Never switch screens to add totals again. • Visual History: Every addition in the calculator shows a thumbnail of the pills counted. Tap it to see the original photo. • Edit On-the-Fly: Add, subtract, or start new batches directly from the main screen. ** One-Handed Gesture Control ** Keep one hand on your spatula. Control the entire app with your thumb, double tap to count and swipe up to add to your running total without putting the phone down. ** 100% On-Device Privacy ** Your photos never leave your phone. Unlike other apps, we do not upload your photos to the cloud. Complete peace of mind. ** Advanced 2D Barcode Scanner ** Go beyond simple barcodes. Scan QR codes and Data Matrix codes to automatically extract and save Lot Numbers and Expiration Dates. ** Flexible Pricing for Pros ** • Free Tier: Daily free counts + ad-supported bonuses. • Day Pass: 24 hours of unlimited access. • Monthly: A fraction of the cost of competitors. Stop chasing dots. Start counting with confidence. Upgrade to PharmCam today! *Pill counting takes approximately 0.05 to 0.10 seconds based on internal testing with devices released from 2022 to 2026. Performance may vary depending on your device, with newer devices likely to perform even faster. *T&C: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

REACT Now4 screens
PharmCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: REACT Now at none against PharmCam's 11. REACT Now also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. PharmCam sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. REACT Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for REACT Now against 5.0 for PharmCam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

REACT Now ships an update every 2 weeks, PharmCam every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
REACT Now versus PharmCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREACT NowPharmCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOxus Machine Works LtdEngpharm Inc.

Customer experience

REACT Now

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PharmCam

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

REACT Now

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

PharmCam

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Pass Device +1$6.491 Month
  • Monthly Pass$6.491 Month
  • Monthly Pass Device +2$12.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Monthly Pass Device +3$18.991 Month
  • Monthly Pass Device +4$24.991 Month
  • Monthly Pass Device +5$31.991 Month
One-time5
  • Day Pass$0.99
  • Day Pass Device +1$0.99
  • Day Pass Device +2$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Day Pass Device +3$2.99
  • Day Pass Device +4$3.99

Questions

Is REACT Now free?
REACT Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PharmCam free?
PharmCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, REACT Now or PharmCam?
REACT Now and PharmCam are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do REACT Now or PharmCam have ads?
PharmCam shows ads; REACT Now does not.
Which is updated more often, REACT Now or PharmCam?
REACT Now ships an update every 2 weeks, and PharmCam every 3 weeks. Most recently, REACT Now was updated on October 24, 2026 and PharmCam on October 24, 2026.

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