Comparison

UpToDate Lexidrug vs Pocket Pharmacist

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

Head to head
About

UpToDate Lexidrug

This app provides comprehensive drug information and tools to aid in safe medication decisions. It offers daily updated clinical information, detailed drug databases, interaction checkers, and medical calculators. It is trusted by healthcare professionals and students for quick access to expert content.

Highlights
  • Daily updated clinical drug information
  • In-depth drug databases with dosing support
  • Comprehensive drug monographs
  • Hundreds of medical calculators
  • Interactive drug interactions checker
  • Offline database access
Features
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UpToDate® Lexidrug™ is the preferred drug reference app, providing industry-leading drug information and tools that support safe and effective medication and therapeutic decisions. View the latest clinical information updated daily by our unparalleled multidisciplinary editorial team that continually reviews the most current evidence available. Used and trusted by pharmacists, physicians, nurses, advanced practice nurses, dentists, and students as an invaluable referential resource. Easily access Lexidrug content directly in the app without needing to download databases onto your device. Our mobile packages are designed to support a variety of roles, offering quick access to expert content and capabilities, including: • In-depth drug databases with detailed dosing support • Comprehensive monographs with adverse reactions information • Hundreds of medical calculators • Interactive drug interactions checker • Ability to store database content for offline use New individual users will receive a one-month free trial to the UpToDate Lexidrug Hospital Pharmacist package. At the end of the free trial, users will automatically be billed a subscription fee of $29.99 per month via their iTunes Account for continuing access. To avoid being charged, users must cancel their free trial at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Users can manage settings, cancel subscriptions, or turn off auto-renewal anytime during the subscription period via iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

About

Pocket Pharmacist

Access comprehensive drug information curated by pharmacists, check for drug interactions, and test your knowledge with quizzes. Organize your medications and impress your medical team with neat printouts.

Highlights
  • Pharmacist-curated drug summaries
  • Unbiased drug information
  • Fast drug search (offline)
  • Drug interaction checker
  • Medication quizzes
  • Medication organizer
  • Printable medication summaries
Features
Currently charting
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"Pocket Pharmacist feels like you're talking to a live pharmacist versus reading through an encyclopedia!" Download now for a free trial. Not impressed? Simply unsubscribe and walk away without paying a dime (during the 1-week free trial period). DRUG INFORMATION ∙ Drug summaries are curated and summarized by a Pharmacist (Doctor of Pharmacy) -- focused on drugs approved by the United States FDA ∙ Unbiased information (zero pharmaceutical sponsorship and no advertisements) ∙ Wicked fast drug search (internet not required) INTERACTION CHECKER ∙ Provides interactions as well as overlapping precautions and side effects (no other app has this feature) ∙ Easy to understand (no complicated medical jargon) ∙ Super accurate MED QUIZ ∙ The best drug study guide, period. ∙ Test your drug and medication knowledge ∙ Unlimited multiple-choice questions and flashcards MED BOX ∙ All your medication information...nice and neat ∙ Impress your medical team with organized printouts ∙ Run interaction checks _______________________ FEATURED IN ∙ O (The Oprah Magazine) ∙ SteadyHealth ∙ iPhone Life Magazine ∙ Woman's Day ∙ CNET _______________________ In-App Auto-Renewable Subscription Details - Pocket Pharmacist Monthly and Pocket Pharmacist Yearly include an ad-free experience, access to all current features, drug information curated and summarized by a pharmacist (updated monthly), future features, technical updates, and prompt email support for the duration of the subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew at the duration selected unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your iTunes Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal will be the subscription fee you have agreed to. - You can manage your subscription by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. - If you choose not to renew your subscription, you will no longer have access to the App after the end of the current period. For more information, please see Pocket Pharmacist's Privacy Policy (https://pocketpharmacist.io/privacy-policy) and Terms & Conditions of Use (https://www.pocketpharmacist.io/terms-conditions-of-use).

Screenshots

UpToDate Lexidrug4 screens
Pocket Pharmacist4 screens

Verdict

The call

UpToDate Lexidrug and Pocket Pharmacist both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Pocket Pharmacist's written reviews are positive against 39% of UpToDate Lexidrug's. UpToDate Lexidrug's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#18 vs #121). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. UpToDate Lexidrug sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and Pocket Pharmacist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for UpToDate Lexidrug against 4.7 for Pocket Pharmacist. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of UpToDate Lexidrug's written reviews are positive against 77% of Pocket Pharmacist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UpToDate Lexidrug ships an update monthly, Pocket Pharmacist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
UpToDate Lexidrug versus Pocket Pharmacist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpToDate LexidrugPocket Pharmacist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.9K ratings)4.7 (3.9K ratings)
Positive reviews39.0% of reviews77.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K — better3.9K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
Best chart rank#18 — better#121
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB44 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLexi-CompDanike, Inc.

Customer experience

UpToDate Lexidrug

All ratings4,873 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews228 reviews
Positive39.0%
Neutral11.0%
Negative50.0%

Pocket Pharmacist

All ratings3,859 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative21.2%

User reviews

UpToDate Lexidrug

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Best app for drug information
  • 📚 Comprehensive and reliable content
  • 🔍 Helpful search and navigation
  • 🧮 Useful clinical tools (e.g., calculators)

Room to improve

  • 🐌 Sluggish performance and slow loading times
  • 🔁 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 🔒 Issues with login and subscription management
  • 💰 Expensive subscription cost

Pocket Pharmacist

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient for keeping track of medications
  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful for healthcare professionals
  • 🔍 Comprehensive drug information
  • ⭐️ Excellent app overall

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription model frustrates existing users
  • 🇨🇦 Limited coverage for non-US drugs
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and access
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

Bugs and requests

UpToDate Lexidrug

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezing when trying to access certain features
  • Databases not downloading or updating properly
  • Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to customize database order and priority
  • Improved offline functionality and background updates
  • More user-friendly interface and navigation

Pocket Pharmacist

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription screen appears unexpectedly
  • Unable to access or delete personal information
  • Interaction checker not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add medication reminders
  • Include over-the-counter medications
  • Improve sync functionality between devices
  • Provide more customization options

In-app purchases

2 purchases

UpToDate Lexidrug

Subscriptions2
  • Lexicomp Professional Package14 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Lexi-COMPLETE14 Days trial$29.991 Month
2 purchases

Pocket Pharmacist

Subscriptions2
  • Pocket Pharmacist Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$0.991 Month
  • Pocket Pharmacist Yearly7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Year

Questions

Is UpToDate Lexidrug free?
UpToDate Lexidrug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Pharmacist free?
Pocket Pharmacist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UpToDate Lexidrug or Pocket Pharmacist?
UpToDate Lexidrug and Pocket Pharmacist are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.9K and 3.9K ratings respectively.
Do UpToDate Lexidrug or Pocket Pharmacist have ads?
Neither UpToDate Lexidrug nor Pocket Pharmacist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UpToDate Lexidrug or Pocket Pharmacist?
UpToDate Lexidrug ships an update monthly, and Pocket Pharmacist every 2 months. Most recently, UpToDate Lexidrug was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pocket Pharmacist on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, UpToDate Lexidrug or Pocket Pharmacist?
UpToDate Lexidrug currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and Pocket Pharmacist at #121. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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