Comparison

RxLocal vs Valley Pharm Rx

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Medication management
  • Family medication profiles
  • Prescription refill ordering
  • Medication reminders
  • Contact options
Currently charting
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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.

About

Valley Pharm Rx

Manage your family's prescriptions conveniently from your mobile device. Access medication details, request refills quickly, and explore health resources. Find store information and directions easily.

Highlights
  • Family prescription management
  • Medication details (uses, side effects)
  • Quick refill requests
  • Drug library search
  • Health articles and videos
  • Store directions and hours
Features
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At Valley Pharmacy, your time and health is important to us! We make it convenient for you to access your prescriptions while on the go and here’s how:\r\n\r\n App Features: - Manage your family’s prescriptions under ONE account. - View important information about your medication — uses, side effects, precautions, etc. - Request a refill without logging in through the Quick Refill feature. - Search through our extensive drug library better understand your medication. - Read up-to-date health related articles and videos. - Get directions to our store and view store hours."

Screenshots

RxLocal4 screens
Valley Pharm Rx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RxLocal at 4.7 against Valley Pharm Rx's 1.0. RxLocal also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 24 months) and review sentiment (28% vs 0%). Valley Pharm Rx's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RxLocal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RxLocal has 75K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of Valley Pharm Rx's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RxLocal ships an update every 5 weeks, Valley Pharm Rx every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
RxLocal versus Valley Pharm Rx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRxLocalValley Pharm Rx
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (75K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings75K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#67 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB80 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPioneerRx, LLCVALLEY PHARMACY & MEDICAL SUPPLIES, INC.

Customer experience

RxLocal

All ratings74,646 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews1,019 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative64.0%

Valley Pharm Rx

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Valley Pharm Rx

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RxLocal

No in-app purchases

None

Valley Pharm Rx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RxLocal free?
RxLocal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Valley Pharm Rx free?
Valley Pharm Rx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RxLocal or Valley Pharm Rx?
RxLocal is rated higher. RxLocal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 75K ratings, while Valley Pharm Rx averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do RxLocal or Valley Pharm Rx have ads?
Neither RxLocal nor Valley Pharm Rx shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RxLocal or Valley Pharm Rx?
RxLocal ships an update every 5 weeks, and Valley Pharm Rx every 24 months. Most recently, RxLocal was updated on October 12, 2026 and Valley Pharm Rx on October 6, 2026.

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