Comparison

AirStrip OB vs RxLocal

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

Head to head
About

AirStrip OB

This application allows obstetricians to securely view real-time patient data, including fetal heart tracings and vital signs, from their iPhone. It enables remote access to labor and delivery unit information, facilitating care even when away from the bedside. An offline demo is included for feature exploration.

Highlights
  • View fetal heart tracings remotely
  • Access real-time waveform data
  • Securely log on to hospital systems
  • View patient census and nursing notes
  • Review historical patient data
  • Offline demo for feature exploration
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IMPORTANT: AirStrip OB is intended for use by Obstetricians who deliver babies. In order to use AirStrip OB, the hospital you practice at must have purchased and installed the AirStrip OB system. There is also an off-line demo built into this application to allow you to learn more about the features AirStrip OB has to offer. Would you like to see the fetal heart tracing ("strip") from virtually anywhere? Also part of the AirStrip ONE enterprise healthcare mobility solution, AirStrip OB allows you, the Obstetrician, to securely log on to a hospital’s Labor and Delivery unit and see virtual real-time waveform data as well as other patient information on your iPhone! Anywhere you have a cell phone or Wi-Fi connection, you can view the patient census as well as other pertinent patient data such as nursing notes, vital signs, labor status, physical exam and maternal/fetal waveform data. You can also scroll through historical data and rotate to landscape to review even more of the fetal heart tracing. While not intended to remove care from the bedside, AirStrip OB is a useful tool for Obstetricians whose daily demands may necessitate their periodic absence from the Labor and Delivery environment. AirStrip OB — Be There From Anywhere!

About

RxLocal

Easily manage your prescriptions and family's medications in one place. Order refills, view medication details, and set reminders to never miss a dose.

Highlights
  • Medication management
  • Family medication profiles
  • Prescription refill ordering
  • Medication reminders
  • Contact options
Currently charting
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Skip the phone call. Message your pharmacy directly and know when your prescription is ready. Manage refills, medications, and your family’s prescriptions in one place. RxLocal makes it simple to stay on top of your prescriptions without the frustration of waiting on hold. • Refill prescriptions in seconds • Message your pharmacy and get answers fast • Know when your prescription is ready for pickup • View and manage your medication list anytime • Keep your whole family’s prescriptions organized Take your medication list with you to doctor visits so you always have accurate information when it matters most. Built to connect you directly with your local pharmacy for faster, more personal care.

Screenshots

AirStrip OB2 screens
RxLocal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AirStrip OB at 90% against RxLocal's 28%. AirStrip OB also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 16.0). RxLocal's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (71K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RxLocal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RxLocal has 71K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of AirStrip OB's written reviews are positive against 28% of RxLocal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirStrip OB ships an update every 4 months, RxLocal every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
AirStrip OB versus RxLocal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirStrip OBRxLocal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)4.7 (71K ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better27.9% of reviews
Number of ratings371K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#72 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.3 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB49 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAirStrip Technologies, LLCPioneerRx, LLC

Customer experience

AirStrip OB

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

RxLocal

All ratings70,969 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews994 reviews
Positive27.9%
Neutral8.1%
Negative64.0%

Bugs and requests

AirStrip OB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RxLocal

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login and registration issues
  • Disappearing medication lists and reminders
  • Inconsistent app behavior across updates
  • Syncing problems between app and pharmacy

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow deleting old/inactive prescriptions
  • Display medication pricing information
  • Add family member profiles and management
  • Improve prescription refill workflow
  • Provide better communication and support channels

In-app purchases

None

AirStrip OB

No in-app purchases

None

RxLocal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirStrip OB free?
AirStrip OB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RxLocal free?
RxLocal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AirStrip OB or RxLocal?
RxLocal is rated higher. AirStrip OB averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while RxLocal averages 4.7 from 71K ratings.
Do AirStrip OB or RxLocal have ads?
Neither AirStrip OB nor RxLocal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AirStrip OB or RxLocal?
AirStrip OB ships an update every 4 months, and RxLocal every 5 weeks. Most recently, AirStrip OB was updated on June 5, 2026 and RxLocal on September 24, 2026.

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