Comparison

RxLocal vs True North Meds

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

True North Meds

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As part of maintaining a healthy life, True North Meds is proud to introduce an iOS Smartphone Application. The application allows you to manage your prescription profile and order your prescriptions quickly and easily using iOS Devices. Have your prescription profile at your finger tips any time you need it. At the emergency room, walk-in clinic, doctors office, everywhere! Features: Quick Refills: Refill your prescriptions by typing your phone number and prescription number(s). Profile Login: Login using a card number and PIN issued to you by your pharmacy. See your current prescription profile on your device. Place order by simply clicking the check-box next to your prescription. 7 x 24 Ordering Capability. Order from anywhere including while you are on vacation

Screenshots

RxLocal4 screens
True North Meds1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: RxLocal at #84 against True North Meds's unranked. True North Meds's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
RxLocal versus True North Meds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRxLocalTrue North Meds
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (79K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings79K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#84 — better—
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB58 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPioneerRx, LLCTrue North Meds 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

True North Meds

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RxLocal

No in-app purchases

None

True North Meds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RxLocal free?
RxLocal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is True North Meds free?
True North Meds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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