# RxOrange vs Pyrls

The clearest difference is price: Pyrls at Free against RxOrange's $4.99. Pyrls also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (135 vs 6). RxOrange's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Pyrls is free to download; RxOrange costs $4.99 up front. Pyrls sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $40.00 per month. RxOrange asks for nothing beyond the download.

RxOrange holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pyrls has 135 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of RxOrange's written reviews are positive against 85% of Pyrls's.

RxOrange ships an update every 2 months, Pyrls every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RxOrange | Pyrls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rxorange/id455874929/reviews)** | [4.8 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyrls/id1517540628/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **135** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 84.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #197 | **#54** |
| Size | 43 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dabbling Badger LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/455874932) | [Cosmas Health LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517540627) |

## What reviewers say

### RxOrange

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rxorange/id455874929)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

Access comprehensive FDA Orange Book data offline to predict generic drug expiration dates and identify therapeutically equivalent substitutes. Stay updated on newly approved products with intuitive color-coded TE codes for quick interpretation.

**Highlights:** Offline FDA Orange Book access, Predict generic drug expiration dates, Identify therapeutically equivalent generics, Color-coded TE codes for easy interpretation, Track newly approved drug products, Intuitive and fast user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pyrls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyrls/id1517540628)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app provides essential drug information for medical professionals, focusing on practical details like indications, pharmacology, and counseling points. It offers quick access to key data, reference tables, and clinical pearls to aid in medication management and patient care.

**Highlights:** Drug naming and indications, Pharmacology details, Counseling points, Safety and monitoring information, Reference tables and charts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pyrls Monthly Membership | $40.00 | per month |
| Annual: Student/New Provider | $119.99 | per year |
| Pyrls 6-Month Membership | $119.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual: Professional | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Excellent resource for drug information
- 📊 Fantastic charts and summaries
- 📚 Helpful for students and practitioners
- 🚀 Quick access to information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Incomplete drug database
- 💰 Expensive subscription for some
- ❓ Some users experience issues with free content

**Reported bugs**

- Free NAPLEX questions do not open
- App does not open

**Requested features**

- iPad mini support
- Fund business outside of user subscriptions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RxOrange free?

RxOrange costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pyrls free?

Pyrls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RxOrange or Pyrls?

RxOrange is rated higher. RxOrange averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Pyrls averages 4.8 from 135 ratings.

### Do RxOrange or Pyrls have ads?

Neither RxOrange nor Pyrls shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RxOrange or Pyrls?

RxOrange ships an update every 2 months, and Pyrls every 9 days. Most recently, RxOrange was updated on September 11, 2026 and Pyrls on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, RxOrange or Pyrls?

RxOrange currently peaks at #197 in the App Store charts, and Pyrls at #54. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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