Comparison

Pocket Pharmacist vs MIMS Indonesia

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
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).

About

MIMS Indonesia

Access a comprehensive medical resource for healthcare professionals on the go. Quickly find drug information, disease guidelines, and the latest medical news. Enhance your clinical decision-making with expert insights and multimedia content.

Highlights
  • Drug dosing and interaction information
  • Disease management guidelines
  • Latest medical news and updates
  • Expert video interviews
  • Concise and comprehensive drug database
Features
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For over 50 years, MIMS has provided trusted clinical information for over 2 million healthcare professionals in Asia. Designed for busy individuals on the go, the MIMS app is a one-stop medical resource to support clinical decisions at the point of care. The most trusted drug and medical reference tool for doctors in Asia. The MIMS Mobile app for IOS™ is available for free. For more information, visit www.mims.com/mobile-app __________________________________________________________________ Key features available in our app: • Drug Information Search for drug dosing information or specific drug interactions, and find the answers you need in seconds with our concise and comprehensive drug database. • Disease & Condition Management Guidelines Review a complete disease management guide and be assured of reliable content fully substantiated by validated references and internationally recognised research, to enable you to make better-informed prescribing decisions. • Medical News & CME Updates Read the latest news available across various specialties in Asia through our renowned publications (Medical Tribune, JPOG, Oncology Tribune, etc), and keep your knowledge and skills current with changes in medicine. • Multimedia Watch insightful video interviews focusing on treatment options, disease management and latest updates by experts from various specialties, and upgrade your medical knowledge. If you have any feedback for MIMS mobile app, you can send them to bit.ly/mimsiosID

Screenshots

Pocket Pharmacist4 screens
MIMS Indonesia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MIMS Indonesia at none against Pocket Pharmacist's 4. MIMS Indonesia also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.6). Pocket Pharmacist's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (77% vs 50%). On price, update cadence and device support 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. MIMS Indonesia asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Pharmacist ships an update every 2 months, MIMS Indonesia every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Pocket Pharmacist versus MIMS Indonesia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket PharmacistMIMS Indonesia
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#121 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB43 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDanike, Inc.MIMS PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Pocket Pharmacist

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

MIMS Indonesia

Written reviews42 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative40.5%

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

MIMS Indonesia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

MIMS Indonesia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Pharmacist free?
Pocket Pharmacist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MIMS Indonesia free?
MIMS Indonesia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Pharmacist or MIMS Indonesia have ads?
MIMS Indonesia shows ads; Pocket Pharmacist does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Pharmacist or MIMS Indonesia?
Pocket Pharmacist ships an update every 2 months, and MIMS Indonesia every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Pharmacist was updated on September 23, 2026 and MIMS Indonesia on September 14, 2026.

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