Comparison

RxLocal vs Shockwave Therapy

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

Shockwave Therapy

This app offers detailed treatment instructions for 10 common conditions using Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT). It includes energy data, contraindications, and allows users to log treatment notes and energy levels for specific conditions.

Highlights
  • Treatment instructions for 10 conditions
  • Energy data logging
  • Contraindication information
  • 3D body view
  • Patient education tool
  • Treatment notes
Features
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For users of Extracorporal Shockwave Therapy machines, this app provides detailed treatment instructions (focussed ESWT) for 10 common conditions, plus energy data, contraindications and the ability to keep energy level data and treatment notes for your most common conditions. Conditions covered are Achillodynia, Calcific tendonitis, Golfers Elbow, Patellar tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, pseudoarthrosis, tennis elbow, tibial stress syndrome, trigger points and trochanteric tendonitis. General guidelines and contraindications are also covered. This app features a 3D view of the body, plus individual treatment guidelines with clear images for PiezoWave ESWT treatments. A great way to educate patients and support this powerful therapy!

Screenshots

RxLocal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RxLocal at Free against Shockwave Therapy's $4.99. RxLocal also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (28% vs 0%). Shockwave Therapy's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

RxLocal is free to download; Shockwave Therapy costs $4.99 up front. 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RxLocal has 71K 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 Shockwave Therapy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RxLocal ships an update every 5 weeks, Shockwave Therapy every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
RxLocal versus Shockwave Therapy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRxLocalShockwave Therapy
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (71K ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings71K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#71 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPad
Requires iOS16.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB10 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPioneerRx, LLCElvation Medical GmbH

Customer experience

RxLocal

All ratings70,969 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews998 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative64.0%

Shockwave Therapy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Shockwave Therapy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RxLocal

No in-app purchases

None

Shockwave Therapy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RxLocal free?
RxLocal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shockwave Therapy free?
Shockwave Therapy costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RxLocal or Shockwave Therapy?
RxLocal is rated higher. RxLocal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 71K ratings, while Shockwave Therapy averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do RxLocal or Shockwave Therapy have ads?
Neither RxLocal nor Shockwave Therapy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RxLocal or Shockwave Therapy?
RxLocal ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shockwave Therapy every 4 months. Most recently, RxLocal was updated on September 26, 2026 and Shockwave Therapy on June 5, 2026.

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