Medicinal Herbs Info vs Apotheca
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Medicinal Herbs Info
Discover natural remedies with this offline reference guide to medicinal herbs. Search for herbs based on their effects and applications, with information carefully curated to exclude mysticism and hazardous practices. Use with caution and consult a doctor if unsure.
- Offline reference book
- Search by effects and applications
- Curated information
- Excludes hazardous practices
- Information on home remedies
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Get a quick overview of nature's treasures and find medicinal herbs that perfectly suit your needs. Expand your medicine cabinet with herbal home remedies from nature. For this purpose we have developed an offline reference book that you can access at any time. Search for the appropriate herbs according to their effects and applications. We have compiled the medicinal herbs and their modes of action to the best of our knowledge, and deliberately purge the information of mysticism and practices hazardous to health. In addition, we have not included the medicinal herbs that become dangerous when used in the appropriate dosage. Nevertheless, the use of all medicinal herbs is done on your own responsibility, and should always be done with caution! If in doubt, please ask your doctor for advice.
Apotheca
Explore the properties and benefits of various herbs with this intuitive app. Search for specific herbs or health conditions to find natural remedies and example posologies. It offers a holistic approach to herbal medicine for informational purposes.
- Explore herb properties and benefits
- Search for specific herbs
- Discover use cases and posologies
- Find herbs for specific health conditions
- Holistic natural health approach
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Discover the magic of plants with our intuitive application, seamlessly connecting you to the natural world. With a user-friendly interface, you can easily explore the properties and benefits of various herbs. Looking for a specific herb and its properties? Simply search for it and you'll be presented with a wealth of use cases, along with example posologies. Moreover, if you're looking for remedies for specific health conditions, our app is your perfect companion. Search for your condition and our app will curate a list of herbs that can potentially help, complete with example posologies. We provide a holistic, natural approach to health, making our app a must-have for anyone keen on exploring the world of herbal remedies. Disclaimer: This app is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional if you have any concerns or doubts. The posology information provided in this app is not a medical recommendation and may be harmful if used without proper guidance from a healthcare professional.
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Verdict
Medicinal Herbs Info and Apotheca both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Apotheca's written reviews are positive against 33% of Medicinal Herbs Info's. Apotheca also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). Medicinal Herbs Info's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Medicinal Herbs Info costs $0.99 and Apotheca $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Medicinal Herbs Info against 4.8 for Apotheca. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Medicinal Herbs Info has 30 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Medicinal Herbs Info's written reviews are positive against 100% of Apotheca's.
Medicinal Herbs Info ships an update every 4 months, Apotheca monthly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Medicinal Herbs Info | Apotheca |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (30 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #193 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 162 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bento Software | Ising Digital Sarl |
Customer experience
Medicinal Herbs Info
Apotheca
In-app purchases
Medicinal Herbs Info
No in-app purchases
Apotheca
No in-app purchases
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