Comparison

PillCalendar vs DoseChime

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

Head to head
About

PillCalendar

This app helps you manage your medication schedule with customizable reminders. It connects to a smart pill box to ensure you never miss a dose. Easily set multiple medication times and receive timely alerts.

Highlights
  • Medicine alarm
  • Bluetooth connection
  • Customized reminders
  • Pill box integration
  • Easy setup
Features
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The following functions are provided: 【Medicine Alarm】 The Pillcalendar‘s APP can set multiple medicine time, and its reminder function allows to remember every moment of medicine time. 【Easy to download】 First, you need to download the Pillcalendar App from the mobile store, turn on the device and open the APP to search for Bluetooth connections, which is simple and convenient. 【Easy Steps】 Please put the medicines into the pill box and then set time when you take medicines. 【Customized Reminders】 The Pillcalendar‘s pill organizer and smart APP are best parner. Put the amount of medicine in the pill box and use it with smart APP to remind you take medicine on time. 【Disclaimer】 1. The frequency of taking medication on "PillCalendar" is added by the user, but it does not serve as the basis for diagnosis, diagnosis and treatment, nor does it become any legally valid written document, and cannot replace a doctor's face-to-face consultation and hospital diagnosis. If the user uses this as the basis for diagnosis and treatment, the questioner will be responsible for any negative impact or loss that may be caused, and the "PillCalendar" platform is not responsible. 2. On "PillCalendar", users have the right to choose whether to follow the disease diagnosis, treatment plan, medication advice (including electronic prescriptions), etc. made by doctors in the hospital, etc. "PillCalendar" does not assume corresponding responsibility if the user fails to comply with the medical institution to obtain medicines for treatment. Users are advised to seek medical advice before using the "PillCalendar" service and before making any medical decisions. 3. "PillCalendar" cannot guarantee the scientificity and correctness of taking the medicine, and the "PillCalendar" platform is not responsible for any negative effects that may be caused. "PillCalendar" only provides users with the number of times they can choose to add medicines to help users remind them to take medicines.

About

DoseChime

Features
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DoseChime – Help you and your family take medicine on time, guarding daily health Forgetting to take medication, not remembering if a family member has taken theirs, running out of medicine before you realize it… Now let DoseChime take these worries off your shoulders. Whether it’s daily vitamins or long-term prescriptions, it’s your caring health companion. Key Features: Multi-Profile for the Whole Family Create independent profiles for each family member, managing medicines and schedules separately. Seniors, children, partner – who takes what and when is clearly defined, with no mix-ups. Precise Reminders, Never Miss a Dose Supports strong alarm-style reminders and system notifications. You’ll be alerted as soon as it’s time. Every dose is firmly remembered, even on your busiest days. (Actual effect may vary depending on system and permission settings) Calendar Record, Review Anytime Taken, skipped, missed – three statuses at a glance. A visual medication calendar helps you track your family’s dosing patterns, giving you complete peace of mind. Inventory Management, Avoid Running Out Smartly tracks remaining medication supply and alerts you when stock is running low. Plan your refills in advance and say goodbye to the panic of “taking the last pill and realizing it’s all gone”.

Screenshots

PillCalendar3 screens
DoseChime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DoseChime at every 11 days against PillCalendar's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PillCalendar ships an update every 2 months, DoseChime every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PillCalendar versus DoseChime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPillCalendarDoseChime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (191 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings191 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZHUHAI QUIN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.吉强 相

In-app purchases

None

PillCalendar

No in-app purchases

None

DoseChime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PillCalendar free?
PillCalendar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DoseChime free?
DoseChime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PillCalendar or DoseChime have ads?
Neither PillCalendar nor DoseChime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PillCalendar or DoseChime?
PillCalendar ships an update every 2 months, and DoseChime every 11 days. Most recently, PillCalendar was updated on October 22, 2026 and DoseChime on October 6, 2026.

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