Comparison

RxLocal vs OptumRx

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

OptumRx

Manage your pharmacy benefits and medications from your phone. Compare drug prices, view your prescriptions, and opt for home delivery. Refill prescriptions, track orders, and access your member ID card easily.

Highlights
  • Compare drug prices
  • View all medications
  • Transfer to home delivery
  • Refill home delivery prescriptions
  • Check order status
  • View member ID card
Features
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The OptumRx mobile app helps members manage pharmacy benefits without walking into a pharmacy. Compare drug prices, view all your medications, and transfer eligible medications to home delivery. Users can also refill their home delivery prescriptions, check order status, set up automatic refills, and more. Other features include: • View member ID card • Resolve home delivery order holds • Manage account information Search, compare and save. With our easy-to-use tools, you'll get the info you need to find the right drug and pricing options for you. Send medications right to your home. You may be eligible for the convenience of Home Delivery, avoiding trips to the pharmacy to pick up your medications. Manage your Medicine Cabinet anywhere. Easily manage your medications and orders on any device- whether at home or on the go. Our Promises There are some things in life we depend on. Medication is often one of them. We promise to deliver simple ways to get the medication you need. • Affordability We help you find the medications you need at the lowest price available to you. • Accessibility Everything we do centers on getting you the medication you need, when you need it, your way. • Advocacy We'll be here to guide you any time you need us with compassionate care and a simple experience.

Screenshots

RxLocal4 screens
OptumRx4 screens

Verdict

The call

RxLocal and OptumRx both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 28% of RxLocal's written reviews are positive against 16% of OptumRx's. OptumRx's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for RxLocal against 4.7 for OptumRx. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75K and 146K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of RxLocal's written reviews are positive against 16% of OptumRx's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
RxLocal versus OptumRx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRxLocalOptumRx
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (75K ratings)4.7 (146K ratings)
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews — better16.2% of reviews
Number of ratings75K146K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#64 — better#73
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB89 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPioneerRx, LLCOptum Inc.

Customer experience

RxLocal

All ratings74,646 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews998 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative64.0%

OptumRx

All ratings145,717 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews235 reviews
Positive16.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative78.7%

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

OptumRx

From 146K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient home delivery
  • 💰 Affordable prices
  • 📦 Reliable mail order service
  • 🕰️ Timely order processing
  • 🤝 Helpful customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent app performance
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate app
  • 🚫 Forced to use specific pharmacies
  • 📤 Delayed or missing deliveries
  • 🤖 Poor communication from automated systems

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

OptumRx

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes and crashes
  • Login issues and account lockouts
  • Incorrect pricing and order status information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view prescription refill dates
  • Option to opt-out of automatic refills
  • Integration with local pharmacies
  • Improved app usability and accessibility

In-app purchases

None

RxLocal

No in-app purchases

None

OptumRx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RxLocal free?
RxLocal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OptumRx free?
OptumRx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RxLocal or OptumRx?
RxLocal and OptumRx are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 75K and 146K ratings respectively.
Do RxLocal or OptumRx have ads?
Neither RxLocal nor OptumRx shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RxLocal or OptumRx?
RxLocal ships an update every 5 weeks, and OptumRx monthly. Most recently, RxLocal was updated on October 3, 2026 and OptumRx on October 3, 2026.
Which is more popular, RxLocal or OptumRx?
RxLocal currently peaks at #64 in the App Store charts, and OptumRx at #73. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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