RxLocal vs Midway Specialty Rx
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.
Midway Specialty Rx
Easily manage your prescriptions and family medications. Order refills, view medication details, and set reminders to ensure you never miss a dose. Save time and stay organized with this convenient tool.
- Medication management
- Family medication profiles
- Prescription refill ordering
- Medication reminders
- View medication details
- Contact options
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Manage your medication and save time by downloading our easy-to-use app. Need to manage your family's medication? We've got you covered there too; just add them to our app to save even more time. Order refills, view medication profiles, view our contact options, and don't miss a dose by setting medication reminders directly in our app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RxLocal at 4.7 against Midway Specialty Rx's 1.0. RxLocal also leads on ratings volume (79K vs 1) and chart position (#78 vs unranked). Midway Specialty Rx's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RxLocal has 79K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
RxLocal ships an update every 5 weeks, Midway Specialty Rx every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RxLocal | Midway Specialty Rx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (79K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 79K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #78 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PioneerRx, LLC | Midway Specialty Care Center, Inc. |
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
Midway Specialty Rx
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RxLocal
No in-app purchases
Midway Specialty Rx
No in-app purchases
