Comparison

RxLocal vs Rice Pharmacy

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

Rice Pharmacy

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Manage your medication and save time by downloading our easy-to-use app. Need to manage your family's medication? We've got you covered there too; just add them to our app to save even more time. Order refills, view medication profiles, view our contact options, and don't miss a dose by setting medication reminders directly in our app.

Screenshots

RxLocal4 screens
Rice Pharmacy2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: RxLocal at #76 against Rice Pharmacy's unranked. Rice Pharmacy's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RxLocal ships an update every 5 weeks, Rice Pharmacy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
RxLocal versus Rice Pharmacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRxLocalRice Pharmacy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (75K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings75K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#76 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB110 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPioneerRx, LLCRICE DRUGS, 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

Rice Pharmacy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RxLocal

No in-app purchases

None

Rice Pharmacy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RxLocal free?
RxLocal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rice Pharmacy free?
Rice Pharmacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RxLocal or Rice Pharmacy have ads?
Neither RxLocal nor Rice Pharmacy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RxLocal or Rice Pharmacy?
RxLocal ships an update every 5 weeks, and Rice Pharmacy every 2 months. Most recently, RxLocal was updated on October 17, 2026 and Rice Pharmacy on October 4, 2026.

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