# Pocket Pharmacist vs Pyrls

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Pharmacist | Pyrls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-pharmacist/id387365379/reviews) | **[4.8 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyrls/id1517540628/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 136 |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #91 | **#43** |
| Size | 44 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Danike, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/387365382) | [Cosmas Health LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517540627) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Pharmacist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-pharmacist/id387365379)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Pharmacist Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pocket Pharmacist Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Pyrls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyrls/id1517540628)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pyrls Monthly Membership | $40.00 | per month |
| Annual: Student/New Provider | $119.99 | per year |
| Annual: Professional | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Free NAPLEX questions do not open
- App does not open

**Requested features**

- iPad mini support
- Fund business outside of user subscriptions


## Frequently asked 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 #91 in the App Store charts, and Pyrls at #43. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*