PillRem vs Medication Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PillRem
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“Did I take it?” Now you’ll always know. PillRem reminds you of every dose right on time, even when your iPhone is on Silent. Scan the box once and PillRem remembers the rest for you. BUILT FOR BUSY MINDS, ADHD TOO When your day is full and your mind is everywhere, it’s easy to lose track. PillRem puts the answer where you already look: your Lock Screen, a widget, or a quick question to Siri. No digging through apps, no second-guessing. SCAN IT ONCE - Point your camera at the code on the box (DataMatrix or barcode) and the medication fills in by itself. - No box at hand? Search by name among medications from over 40 countries. - Add the schedule your doctor gave you and PillRem takes care of reminding you. NEVER MISS A DOSE - Clear reminders with the name and dose of each medication. - Right from the notification, mark it taken, not taken, or snooze it for 15 minutes. - Critical Alerts that ring even on Silent or with a Focus on. CHECK IT OFF WITHOUT OPENING THE APP - Live Activities: your next dose on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, with a countdown. - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, plus the new Last Dose widget: check it off with one tap. - A wallpaper with today’s doses, as a list or a pill organizer, so you can see your day without unlocking. CARE FOR YOUR PEOPLE - Up to 8 profiles, each with its own color, medications and schedule. - Your parents, your kids or anyone who counts on you, all on your iPhone, no accounts to create. SEE HOW YOU’RE DOING - At a glance: what’s due today, what you missed and what’s about to expire. - Adherence and on-time rate for each medication over 7 days, 1 month, 6 months or 1 year, plus a smart summary of what matters. YOUR MEDICINE CABINET, ALWAYS UP TO DATE - Everything you have at home, sorted by person. - Stock, expiry alerts and a reminder to renew your prescription. - Pharmacies, doctors, hospitals and emergency rooms near you, with the distance to each. JUST ASK SIRI - “What do I take today in PillRem”, “I took Ibuprofen in PillRem”… and in the Shortcuts app too. - Discreet mode: notifications, widgets and Siri say “your medication” instead of its name. Nobody needs to know what you take. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS - Stored on your device and in your own iCloud account, and synced between your iPhone and iPad. - No sign-up, no ads, no tracking. - Lock with Face ID or a passcode. ON IPHONE, IPAD AND IPHONE DUO - On iPhone Duo, unfold it and see today’s doses and your pharmacy side by side. - On iPhone and iPad, in landscape too. - VoiceOver, large text that doesn’t get cut off, and Reduce Motion support. - In 20 languages. FREE TO START PillRem is free to start, with the scanner, reminders, Live Activities, Siri, discreet mode and iCloud sync. With the optional subscription (monthly or yearly) or the one-time purchase, you get every feature and unlimited medications. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://pillremapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://pillremapp.com/privacy PillRem helps you remember your doses. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Always follow their instructions.
Medication Tracker
Never forget to take your medication again. This app provides timely reminders, tracks your pill intake, and offers family profiles for managing multiple people's prescriptions. It also includes refill alerts and drug interaction warnings to ensure your health and safety.
- Smart pill reminders and medicine alarms
- Effortless pill tracking and logging
- Family profiles for managing multiple users
- Refill reminders to prevent running out
- Drug interaction alerts for safety
- Health tracking and shareable PDF reports
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Never miss a dose again. Your health is too important to leave to memory. Nearly half of all patients don't take their medicine as prescribed — leading to thousands of preventable hospital visits and serious complications every year. Whether it's a critical prescription, your daily vitamins, or the supplements you always forget, Medicine Tracker: Pillzer makes sure every pill is taken on time, every single day — so you stay healthy, consistent, and in control. Your personal medication reminder: simple, smart, and always on time. — WHY YOU'LL LOVE PILLZER — NEVER MISS A DOSE — SMART PILL REMINDERS & MEDICINE ALARMS Set your medicine schedule once and let Pillzer do the remembering. Get timely medication reminders for every dose — even when your phone is locked. With multiple daily doses, flexible schedules, and automatic time-zone adjustments, your pill reminders travel with you. From a once-a-day tablet reminder to a three-times-a-day medicine alarm, Pillzer has every prescription, vitamin, and supplement covered. TRACK YOUR PILLS WITH ZERO EFFORT Log every dose you take, skip, or snooze in a single tap. Your full pill log is right there at a glance — no more wondering "did I already take my pill today?" Pillzer turns medication tracking into a calm, stress-free daily habit. ONE APP FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Caring for a parent, partner, or child? Manage everyone's medicine from a single account with family profiles — each with their own prescriptions, schedules, and reminders, neatly organized in one place. NEVER RUN OUT — REFILL REMINDERS Get alerted before your supply runs low, so you can restock on time and keep your daily dose uninterrupted. STAY SAFE — DRUG INTERACTION ALERTS Pillzer warns you when your medications may conflict, so you can spot risks before they become problems. A medication tracker should protect you — not just remind you. KNOW YOUR NUMBERS — HEALTH TRACKING & REPORTS See how consistently you take your medicine with clear adherence trends, and log key health metrics like blood pressure, blood glucose, weight, and more. Export a clean, shareable PDF report for your doctor, pharmacist, or caregiver — making every appointment more productive. Pillzer turns your pill log into actionable health insights. PRIVACY FIRST Your health data stays yours. We never sell, share, or monetize your personal information. Ever. — PILLZER PRO — Pillzer is free to use, and Pillzer Pro unlocks everything for power users and busy families: • Unlimited family profiles (free includes 2) • Unlimited Medfriends — trusted contacts alerted if you miss a dose (free includes 2) • All 25 health metrics — cholesterol, A1c, INR, oxygen, and more (free includes 5) • All 14 calming reminder tones (free includes 3) • Detailed, shareable PDF health reports for your care team Try it free, then pick your plan: • Pillzer Pro Yearly — $19.99/year (best value, save over 90% vs weekly) after a 3-day free trial • Pillzer Pro Weekly — $4.99/week after a 3-day free trial Whether you take one prescription or twenty pills a day, Medicine Tracker: Pillzer keeps you consistent, informed, and in control. Stop relying on memory to track pills — let Pillzer handle the reminders so you can focus on feeling better. Download Medicine Tracker: Pillzer now and take the guesswork out of your medication routine. Note: Medicine Tracker: Pillzer does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified health provider regarding your medicine or any medical condition. - By using this app, you agree to the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Medication Tracker at every 3 days against PillRem's every 10 days. Medication Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. PillRem sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Medication Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PillRem ships an update every 10 days, Medication Tracker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PillRem | Medication Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 447 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | Diego Manuel Acevedo Diaz | nadeem Zafar |
In-app purchases
PillRem
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- PillRem Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
- Annual Subscription1 Year trial$24.991 Year
- Life time purchase$24.99
Medication Tracker
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly - Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Buy me a Coffee$1.99
- Life Time$19.99







