Comparison

Optum Perks vs RxCanary

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

Head to head
About

Optum Perks

Reduce your prescription costs by comparing prices at local pharmacies and accessing free coupons. Save on FDA-approved medications nationwide, regardless of insurance coverage. Get instant discounts by showing the coupon at the pharmacy.

Highlights
  • Compare local pharmacy prices
  • Access free prescription coupons
  • Save on FDA-approved medications
  • Works with or without insurance
  • Nationwide pharmacy partnerships
  • Instant savings at the pharmacy
Features
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Say no to high prescription costs. Compare local pharmacies for the best prices and get free rx coupons to save you even more! Optum Perks is a brand dedicated to delivering real prescription discounts to those who need them the most. Our 100% free coupons can help you get major discounts on all FDA approved medication nationwide. It's as easy as searching for your prescription, finding the location nearest you with the best price, and going to pick up your prescription. Save hundreds on your medication costs, regardless of coverage status. Even if you have insurance or Medicare, Optum Perks may be able to beat your copay prices. Your health and well-being are incredibly important, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be expensive. As the top prescription discount app, Optum Perks has partnerships with pharmacies nationwide. Whether you are looking for a refill or picking up a prescription for the first time, Optum Perks can connect you with a pharmacist who can save you money. It’s super simple and 100% free to use: - Look up your prescription - Compare prices at local pharmacies - Get our free drug coupon right in the app - Show coupon to pharmacist and save instantly We’ve helped people save over $1 billion on their prescription costs. Put our savings in your pocket! Download Optum Perks for your next pharmacy visit. Optum Perks Features: Health Savings - Big savings on hundreds of medications - Participating pharmacies include: Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Meijer, Genoa Healthcare, independent pharmacies and more - Price Comparison - Compare prices from different pharmacies to get the best deal Rx discounts from Optum Perks are used by hundreds of doctors and clinics to help save consumers’ money on their medications. By using Optum Perks, you agree to our terms and conditions. Read more on perks.optum.com/privacy-policy.

About

RxCanary

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RxCanary is a medication safety companion that aggregates real-time FDA drug shortage data, adverse event reports, drug labeling, and recall information into a single native app. Built entirely on public FDA data with no accounts, no tracking, and no subscription. YOUR MEDICATIONS Add your medications and monitor them in one place. RxCanary checks for active drug shortages, recent recalls, and potential interactions between your tracked medications — automatically. Get notified when a shortage status changes or a new recall is issued for a drug you take. DRUG SHORTAGE TRACKER Browse hundreds of active FDA drug shortages with real-time data. Filter by status (Current, Resolved, Discontinuing), search by drug name, and see detailed shortage information including reason, manufacturer, and availability. Long-press any shortage to add it to your medication list or share the details. SIDE EFFECT EXPLORER Dive deep into adverse event data reported to the FDA. View the top reported reactions, serious vs. non-serious breakdown, reporter demographics, yearly trends, and age distribution — all presented in clear, interactive charts powered by Swift Charts. INTERACTION CHECKER RxCanary automatically checks for potential drug interactions when you have two or more medications tracked. Interaction data is drawn directly from FDA-approved drug labeling, with full label text available for review. Share interaction reports with your pharmacist or doctor. RECALL ALERTS Stay informed about drug, food, and device recalls from the FDA. Browse by classification (Class I, II, III), search by product name, and view full recall details including lot numbers, distribution patterns, and recall reasons. BARCODE SCANNER Scan the barcode on any medication bottle to instantly look up drug information, shortage status, and recall history. Available on the shortage tracker, recall feed, and when adding medications. PREMIUM FEATURES - My Medications watchlist with shortage monitoring - Side Effect Explorer with detailed charts and demographics - Interaction checker from FDA drug labeling - Barcode scanner for instant medication lookup - Background shortage alerts and recall notifications - Full shortage history across manufacturers FREE FEATURES - Drug shortage dashboard with search and filters - Recall feed (Drug, Food, Device) with classification filters - Top 5 adverse event reactions per drug - Drug label information (indications, warnings, dosage) - Drug detail with shortage status and recent recalls IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER RxCanary is an informational app only. It is not an FDA-cleared medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your physician, pharmacist, or healthcare provider before making medication decisions. PRIVACY FIRST No accounts. No tracking. No ads. No data collection. All medication data stays on your device. The only network traffic is to the public FDA API (api.fda.gov) to fetch drug data. One-time purchase. No subscription. Powered entirely by public FDA data.

Screenshots

Optum Perks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Optum Perks at none against RxCanary's 1. Optum Perks also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price 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. RxCanary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Optum Perks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Optum Perks versus RxCanary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOptum PerksRxCanary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOptum Inc.andrewlong.com, LLC

Bugs and requests

Optum Perks

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Error messages when searching for medications
  • Inability to change medication quantities

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more pharmacy options
  • Improve price accuracy
  • Provide more detailed store and price information

RxCanary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Optum Perks

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RxCanary

One-time1
  • RxCanary Premium$6.99

Questions

Is Optum Perks free?
Optum Perks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RxCanary free?
RxCanary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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