Comparison

Pocket Pharmacist vs Respiratory Notes

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

Respiratory Notes

This app provides a comprehensive, procedure-based reference for respiratory therapy information. It includes illustrations, forms, and algorithms to aid in study and practice, with content organized around protocols and new pulmonary disease tabs. An in-app purchase unlocks all content, and a subscription offers continuous updates.

Highlights
  • Procedure-based format
  • Supporting illustrations and tables
  • Fill-in-the-blank forms
  • Algorithms based on AARC Guidelines
  • SmartSearch technology
  • Offline content access
Features
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"Try before you buy"" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. An in-App purchase is required to unlock all content.   Procedure-based format, all the respiratory therapy information you need at your fingertips. Respiratory Notes: Respiratory Therapist's Pocket Guide a quick-reference tool that put all the respiratory therapy information you need at your fingertips. The procedure-based format includes supporting illustrations, fill-in-the-blank forms, and algorithms to help you study and guide you in practice. Key Features * Bullet-point reviews guide you through procedures. * Quick-scan illustrations and tables summarize data. * Algorithms are based on AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines. * Key forms allow you to gather data at the bedside, and then transcribe to conventional charts New to this Edition * NEW! Pulmonary Disease and Airway/Ventilation Tabs * NEW! Comprehensive index * UPDATED! Procedures now organized around protocols No internet connection is required to access the content after the initial download. Find information quickly using powerful SmartSearch technology. Search part of term for those hard to spell medical terms. Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 0803629222 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 9780803629226 SUBSCRIPTION : Please choose an auto renewable subscription plan to receive content access & continuous updates. Your subscription automatically renews as per your plan, so you always have the latest content.   Yearly auto-renewing payments - $29.99   Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user & auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable.   If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-30000   Privacy Policy-https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions-https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx   Editor(s):  Gary C. White MEd RRT RPFT Publisher: F. A. Davis Company

Screenshots

Pocket Pharmacist4 screens
Respiratory Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Pharmacist at 4.7 against Respiratory Notes's 4.0. Pocket Pharmacist also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 4). Respiratory Notes's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Respiratory Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pocket Pharmacist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Pharmacist has 3.9K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Pharmacist ships an update every 2 months, Respiratory Notes every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Pocket Pharmacist versus Respiratory Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket PharmacistRespiratory Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.9K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#127 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB47 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDanike, Inc.Skyscape Medpresso Inc

Customer experience

Pocket Pharmacist

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

Respiratory Notes

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Respiratory Notes

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
1 purchases

Respiratory Notes

Subscriptions1
  • Respiratory Notes$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Pocket Pharmacist free?
Pocket Pharmacist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Respiratory Notes free?
Respiratory Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Pharmacist or Respiratory Notes?
Pocket Pharmacist is rated higher. Pocket Pharmacist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Respiratory Notes averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Pocket Pharmacist or Respiratory Notes have ads?
Respiratory Notes shows ads; Pocket Pharmacist does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Pharmacist or Respiratory Notes?
Pocket Pharmacist ships an update every 2 months, and Respiratory Notes every 6 months. Most recently, Pocket Pharmacist was updated on September 23, 2026 and Respiratory Notes on August 19, 2026.

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