Comparison

RxLocal vs athenaPatient

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
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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

athenaPatient

Access your health information and communicate securely with your care team. View test results, message providers, schedule appointments, and check in before visits. This app requires an existing athenahealth Patient Portal account.

Highlights
  • Secure login with facial recognition/touch ID
  • View medical test results
  • Message your care team
  • Self-schedule appointments
  • Pre-visit check-in
  • Attend virtual visits
  • Get directions to appointments
Features
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athenaPatient is only available for patients whose healthcare providers have instructed them to download and use the app. Access your health information and communicate with your care team anywhere, anytime.* athenaPatient is a convenient, mobile resource that allows you to: - Log in quickly – Facial recognition and touch ID make log in easy while keeping your data safe. - View test results – Access lab, imaging, and other medical test results as soon as they become available. - Message your care team – Contact your care team whenever you have questions through quick, secure direct messages. - Self-schedule appointments – Book appointments with your care team and view upcoming visits beyond regular office hours. Your provider(s) must support Self-Scheduling to use this feature. - Check in before your visit – Easily check in for appointments and save time by completing any necessary documentation before your arrival. Your provider(s) must support Self Check-In to use this feature. - Attend virtual visits – Easily initiate and attend telehealth visits with members of your care team. (Your provider(s) must support virtual visits through athenaTelehealth to use this feature) - Get directions to appointments – Driving directions show you how to get to your next medical appointment. Please note that you must have an existing athenahealth Patient Portal account to use athenaPatient. Once you’ve downloaded and launched athenaPatient, you must log in using the same email address and password you use to access your provider’s athenahealth Patient Portal to begin using the app. It will ask if you want to enable Face ID or Touch ID. Enabling either of these features will save you from having to enter your login information every time you want to use the app. If you do not have your Patient Portal account information, your healthcare provider(s) may offer Patient Portal access through their website. If you’re having issues finding your healthcare provider’s Patient Portal, you can contact their office for the correct URL, or to request an email invitation to their Patient Portal. * The athenaPatient app is only available for download and viewing information in the United States for patients of healthcare providers on the athenahealth network.

Screenshots

RxLocal4 screens
athenaPatient4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: athenaPatient at 73% against RxLocal's 28%. athenaPatient also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and chart position (#14 vs #98). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

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

athenaPatient holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75K and 177K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of RxLocal's written reviews are positive against 73% of athenaPatient's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RxLocal ships an update every 5 weeks, athenaPatient every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
RxLocal versus athenaPatient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRxLocalathenaPatient
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (75K ratings)4.9 (177K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.9% of reviews72.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75K177K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#98#14 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB232 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPioneerRx, LLCathenahealth

Customer experience

RxLocal

All ratings74,646 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews1,024 reviews
Positive27.9%
Neutral8.0%
Negative64.1%

athenaPatient

All ratings176,934 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews1,040 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative22.1%

User reviews

RxLocal

From 75K App Store ratings

What 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

athenaPatient

From 177K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 All medical information in one place
  • 💡 Convenient communication with providers
  • 🙌 Responsive app
  • 🔒 Secure access to medical records

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent login issues
  • 🤔 Confusing navigation
  • ⚠️ Lack of notifications for new messages
  • 🔍 Missing key features (e.g., printing, syncing with Apple Health)
  • 🕰️ Slow app performance

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

athenaPatient

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes or shows errors
  • App logs out users frequently
  • Inconsistent functionality between app and website
  • Inability to access medical information while traveling outside the US

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add push notifications for new messages and updates
  • Improve integration with Apple Health and other health apps
  • Allow printing and sharing of medical records
  • Enhance customization options for a more personalized experience
  • Provide better guidance and tutorials for new users

In-app purchases

None

RxLocal

No in-app purchases

None

athenaPatient

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RxLocal free?
RxLocal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is athenaPatient free?
athenaPatient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RxLocal or athenaPatient?
athenaPatient is rated higher. RxLocal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 75K ratings, while athenaPatient averages 4.9 from 177K ratings.
Do RxLocal or athenaPatient have ads?
Neither RxLocal nor athenaPatient shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RxLocal or athenaPatient?
RxLocal ships an update every 5 weeks, and athenaPatient every 3 weeks. Most recently, RxLocal was updated on October 18, 2026 and athenaPatient on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, RxLocal or athenaPatient?
RxLocal currently peaks at #98 in the App Store charts, and athenaPatient at #14. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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