# RxLocal vs Shockwave Therapy

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.

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.

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.

RxLocal ships an update every 5 weeks, Shockwave Therapy every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RxLocal | Shockwave Therapy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rxlocal/id437564871/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shockwave-therapy/id479660920/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **71K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **27.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PioneerRx, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437197299) | [Elvation Medical GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/479660923) |

## What reviewers say

### RxLocal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rxlocal/id437564871)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient app for managing prescriptions
- 📤 Easy to request refills
- 🔒 Secure communication with pharmacy
- 🖼️ Helpful medication photos and details

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Constantly logging users out
- 💤 Slow and unresponsive at times
- 🤔 Confusing interface and navigation
- 📤 Unreliable notifications and messages

**Reported bugs**

- Login and registration issues
- Disappearing medication lists and reminders
- Inconsistent app behavior across updates
- Syncing problems between app and pharmacy

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shockwave-therapy/id479660920)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 27, 2026 and Shockwave Therapy on June 5, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*