Comparison

Pocket Pharmacist vs Pyrls

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

Head to head
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
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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).

About

Pyrls

This app provides essential drug information for medical professionals, focusing on practical details like indications, pharmacology, and counseling points. It offers quick access to key data, reference tables, and clinical pearls to aid in medication management and patient care.

Highlights
  • Drug naming and indications
  • Pharmacology details
  • Counseling points
  • Safety and monitoring information
  • Reference tables and charts
Features
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Pyrls is a drug reference for the most practical information focused on design and simplicity. Pyrls includes the fast information that you need for top drugs: • Naming, indications, and pharmacology • Counseling points and clinical pearls related to place in therapy, safety and monitoring for each medication • Reference tables, figures, charts, and more In-App Purchase Information and Terms of Service Information Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Accounts will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions in your iPhone Account Settings after purchase. Introductory pricing or discounts, if available, will only apply for the initial introductory period of the subscription. For information regarding the acceptable use of this app, see our Terms of Service at https://pyrls.com/terms-of-service.

Screenshots

Pocket Pharmacist4 screens
Pyrls4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pyrls at free with in-app purchases against Pocket Pharmacist's subscription. Pyrls also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Pocket Pharmacist's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 136). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Pocket Pharmacist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pyrls sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $40.00 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 Pocket Pharmacist against 4.8 for Pyrls. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Pharmacist has 3.9K ratings behind it against 136, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Pocket Pharmacist's written reviews are positive against 82% of Pyrls's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Pharmacist ships an update every 2 months, Pyrls every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Pocket Pharmacist versus Pyrls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket PharmacistPyrls
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.9K ratings)4.8 (136 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews82.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K — better136
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#90#62 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB80 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDanike, Inc.Cosmas Health LLC

Customer experience

Pocket Pharmacist

All ratings3,877 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative21.1%

Pyrls

All ratings136 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative8.8%

User reviews

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

Pyrls

From 136 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 💡 Excellent resource for drug information
  • 📊 Fantastic charts and summaries
  • 📚 Helpful for students and practitioners
  • 🚀 Quick access to information

Room to improve

  • 📉 Incomplete drug database
  • 💰 Expensive subscription for some
  • ❓ Some users experience issues with free content

Bugs and requests

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

Pyrls

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Free NAPLEX questions do not open
  • App does not open

Requested features

2 requests
  • iPad mini support
  • Fund business outside of user subscriptions

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pocket Pharmacist

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

Pyrls

Subscriptions3
  • Pyrls Monthly Membership$40.001 Month
  • Annual: Student/New Provider$119.991 Year
  • Annual: Professional$179.991 Year

Questions

Is Pocket Pharmacist free?
Pocket Pharmacist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pyrls free?
Pyrls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Pharmacist or Pyrls?
Pyrls is rated higher. Pocket Pharmacist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Pyrls averages 4.8 from 136 ratings.
Do Pocket Pharmacist or Pyrls have ads?
Neither Pocket Pharmacist nor Pyrls shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Pharmacist or Pyrls?
Pocket Pharmacist ships an update every 2 months, and Pyrls every 9 days. Most recently, Pocket Pharmacist was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pyrls on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Pocket Pharmacist or Pyrls?
Pocket Pharmacist currently peaks at #90 in the App Store charts, and Pyrls at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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