RxLocal vs Accredo
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
Accredo
Manage your specialty medications conveniently from your smartphone. Order refills, track shipments, make payments, and receive dose reminders. Stay on top of your treatment plan with easy access to your medication history and profile.
- Order specialty medication refills
- Track specialty medication orders
- Make payments
- View order history
- Receive dose reminders
- Update patient profile
Read full descriptionHide full description
Welcome to the fully redesigned Accredo app. The Accredo app has been updated to make it easier to manage your specialty medications wherever you are, whenever you want. This app is available only for Accredo Specialty Pharmacy patients. With the Accredo mobile app, you can: • Order medications* – See when your medications are ready to schedule, and place orders directly from the app • Make payments – Pay balances, add payment methods, and manage billing details in one place • View prescriptions and details – See your medications, prescription information, and current status in a single view • Track orders and view history – Stay up to date on your orders and review past activity • Explore copay assistance options – Access tools and resources related to copay support • Complete clinical assessments – Answer required questions in the app instead of over the phone • Chat support – Connect with support through in‑app chat when you need help * Not available for all medications
Screenshots
Verdict
RxLocal and Accredo both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of Accredo's written reviews are positive against 28% of RxLocal's. Accredo also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for RxLocal against 4.8 for Accredo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71K and 55K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of RxLocal's written reviews are positive against 53% of Accredo's.
RxLocal ships an update every 5 weeks, Accredo every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.
| Parameter | RxLocal | Accredo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (71K ratings) | 4.8 (55K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | 52.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 71K — better | 55K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #92 — better | #131 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PioneerRx, LLC | Accredo Health Group, Inc |
Customer experience
RxLocal
Accredo
User reviews
RxLocal
From 71K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient app for managing prescriptions
- 📤 Easy to request refills
- 🔒 Secure communication with pharmacy
- 🖼️ Helpful medication photos and details
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Constantly logging users out
- 💤 Slow and unresponsive at times
- 🤔 Confusing interface and navigation
- 📤 Unreliable notifications and messages
Accredo
From 55K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient app for refilling prescriptions
- 💡 Helpful reminders and notifications
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Fast and efficient ordering process
- 👍 Friendly and supportive customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent communication and notifications
- 🐛 Inaccurate account information and billing issues
- 🐛 Slow response times and long wait times on phone
- 🐛 Lack of integration between app and customer service
- 🐛 Difficulty managing prescriptions and delivery
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
Accredo
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and login issues
- Inaccurate account balance and payment information
- Prescription refill process not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable medication reminders
- Improved account management and transparency
- Better integration between app and customer service
- Enhanced communication and notification features
In-app purchases
RxLocal
No in-app purchases
Accredo
No in-app purchases









