RxLocal vs RefillRx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RxLocal
Easily manage your prescriptions and family's medications in one place. Order refills, view medication details, and set reminders to never miss a dose.
- Medication management
- Family medication profiles
- Prescription refill ordering
- Medication reminders
- Contact options
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Skip the phone call. Message your pharmacy directly and know when your prescription is ready. Manage refills, medications, and your family’s prescriptions in one place. RxLocal makes it simple to stay on top of your prescriptions without the frustration of waiting on hold. • Refill prescriptions in seconds • Message your pharmacy and get answers fast • Know when your prescription is ready for pickup • View and manage your medication list anytime • Keep your whole family’s prescriptions organized Take your medication list with you to doctor visits so you always have accurate information when it matters most. Built to connect you directly with your local pharmacy for faster, more personal care.
RefillRx
Easily request prescription refills by scanning your medication's barcode. Choose your preferred delivery method and send your request directly to your pharmacy. This app streamlines the refill process for users of the Rx30 Pharmacy System.
- Scan Rx barcode for refills
- Choose delivery method
- Send refill requests
- Rx30 Pharmacy System integration
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RefillRx is the mobile refilling solution for Rx30 Pharmacy System based pharmacies. Simply scan your Rx' barcode, choose a delivery method and send your refill request to your pharmacy! It's that easy. DISCLAIMER: RefillRx requires the Rx30 Pharmacy System setup for RefillRx. Please check with your pharmacy to verify they use the Rx30 Pharmacy System and RefillRx prior to using the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RxLocal at 4.7 against RefillRx's 2.2. RxLocal also leads on ratings volume (71K vs 54) and review sentiment (28% vs 12%). RefillRx's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RxLocal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RxLocal has 71K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of RxLocal's written reviews are positive against 12% of RefillRx's.
RxLocal ships an update every 5 weeks, RefillRx every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RxLocal | RefillRx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (71K ratings) — better | 2.2 (54 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews — better | 11.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 71K — better | 54 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #64 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 9.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PioneerRx, LLC | System Training Specialists Inc. |
Customer experience
RxLocal
RefillRx
Bugs and requests
RxLocal
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login and registration issues
- Disappearing medication lists and reminders
- Inconsistent app behavior across updates
- Syncing problems between app and pharmacy
Requested features
5 requests- Allow deleting old/inactive prescriptions
- Display medication pricing information
- Add family member profiles and management
- Improve prescription refill workflow
- Provide better communication and support channels
RefillRx
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RxLocal
No in-app purchases
RefillRx
No in-app purchases
