RxLocal vs Rice Pharmacy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | RxLocal | Rice Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (75K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 75K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #76 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PioneerRx, LLC | RICE 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
RxLocal
No in-app purchases
Rice Pharmacy
No in-app purchases







