Comparison

PillRem vs Tookly

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

Head to head
About

PillRem

Features
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β€œDid 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 - β€œWhat do I take today in PillRem”, β€œI took Ibuprofen in PillRem”… and in the Shortcuts app too. - Discreet mode: notifications, widgets and Siri say β€œyour 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.

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Tookly

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Never miss a dose again. Tookly is the medication tracker built for real life β€” especially for people with ADHD and chronic conditions who need smarter reminders, not just another alarm. ―――――――――――― SMART REMINDERS THAT FIT YOUR BRAIN ―――――――――――― β€’ Gentle Mode β€” One calm notification per scheduled dose. No noise, no pressure. β€’ Nagging Mode β€” Repeats until you respond, with a stop limit you set yourself. No endless buzzing. β€’ Strong Alarm (iOS 26+) β€” A full-screen alarm that rings even on Silent. Enable it in Settings and it takes over when Nagging Mode isn't enough. β€’ As-Needed (PRN) β€” Log on-demand medications with minimum intervals and weekly caps. β€’ Snooze β€” Delay any reminder by 15 minutes when the timing isn't quite right. β€’ Focus Filter β€” Tell Tookly to pause during Focus modes, right from iOS Settings. ―――――――――――― TRACK EVERY DOSE, EFFORTLESSLY ―――――――――――― β€’ Tap once to mark a dose as taken β€” undo instantly if you made a mistake. β€’ Visual streak tracker so you can see your consistency at a glance. β€’ Full history with a monthly heatmap β€” spot your patterns without digging through logs. β€’ Missed and skipped doses are recorded automatically, never silently dropped. ―――――――――――― BUILT FOR PRIVACY, FIRST ―――――――――――― β€’ No account. No sign-up. Open the app and it's ready. β€’ Your medication data lives on your device β€” never sent to our servers. β€’ iCloud sync keeps all your Apple devices in sync, encrypted end-to-end. β€’ Firebase Analytics collects only anonymous app usage (screen views, feature taps). Medication names and health records are never tracked. ―――――――――――― WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES ―――――――――――― β€’ Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show your next dose at a glance. β€’ Multiple widget sizes: small, medium, and Lock Screen complications. β€’ Live Activity on Dynamic Island while a reminder is pending. β€’ Interactive widget β€” mark a dose as taken without opening the app. ―――――――――――― STOCK TRACKING & REFILL ALERTS ―――――――――――― β€’ Track remaining pill count for each medication. β€’ Tookly calculates your estimated run-out date automatically. β€’ Get notified 7 days and 3 days before you run out. ―――――――――――― FREE FOREVER. PRO IS OPTIONAL. ―――――――――――― Add as many medications as you need β€” no limit, no subscription required to use the basics. Tookly is a tool, not a subscription trap. Tookly Pro adds power-user extras: multiple schedules per medication, cycle and taper schedules, expanded family sharing, and 35-day adherence reports. Everything else stays free, always. Not a medical device. Tookly is a reminder tool only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist regarding your medications. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PillRem4 screens
Tookly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tookly at 18.6 against PillRem's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PillRem sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Tookly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PillRem ships an update every 10 days, Tookly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
PillRem versus Tookly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPillRemTookly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size447 MB20 MB
Age rating+124+
DeveloperDiego Manuel Acevedo DiazJaehoon Lee

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PillRem

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • PillRem Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription1 Year trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life time purchase$24.99
3 purchases

Tookly

Subscriptions2
  • Tookly Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Tookly Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tookly Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is PillRem free?
PillRem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tookly free?
Tookly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PillRem or Tookly have ads?
Neither PillRem nor Tookly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PillRem or Tookly?
PillRem ships an update every 10 days, and Tookly every 9 days. Most recently, PillRem was updated on November 5, 2026 and Tookly on October 31, 2026.

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