# MedTracker vs Pill Reminder MyTherapy

The clearest difference is rating: Pill Reminder MyTherapy at 4.8 against MedTracker's 4.0. Pill Reminder MyTherapy also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (8.6K vs 30). MedTracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pill Reminder MyTherapy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MedTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pill Reminder MyTherapy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pill Reminder MyTherapy has 8.6K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of MedTracker's written reviews are positive against 82% of Pill Reminder MyTherapy's.

MedTracker ships an update every 4 months, Pill Reminder MyTherapy every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MedTracker | Pill Reminder MyTherapy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medtracker/id460812869/reviews) | **[4.8 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pill-reminder-mytherapy/id662170995/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **8.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fairwinds Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/355310408) | [smartpatient GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/662170998) |

## What reviewers say

### MedTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medtracker/id460812869)

This app helps you record and track when you take medications, ensuring you don't miss doses. It supports multiple people, medications, and dosages, with optional notifications and history editing.

**Highlights:** Track multiple people and medications, Set custom dosage schedules, Receive optional dose reminders, Record actual dose quantity, Add free-form notes for medications, Share medication history, Export medication history

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ✅ Effective for tracking meds
- 💡 Great for PRN/as-needed meds
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Good for multiple users/family
- ⏱️ Accurate time logging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes/freezes
- ❌ No edit option for med names
- 🚫 Inflexible scheduling
- ⚠️ Ads can be intrusive
- 💻 No sync between devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on recent iOS updates
- App won't open after recent updates
- Inflexible scheduling, no edit option for med names
- App freezes on open, interprets scroll as 'Take Now'
- Misses entries and edits day after

**Requested features**

- Add 'As Needed' or 'Daily' option for medications
- Allow editing of medication names
- Add a notes field for 'Why' a PRN med was taken
- Enable cloud sync between devices
- Allow sorting/filtering by day or date


### Pill Reminder MyTherapy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pill-reminder-mytherapy/id662170995)

This app helps you manage your medications with reliable reminders and a comprehensive health diary. Track measurements, symptoms, and doctor visits to better understand your health and medication effectiveness. It also supports developing healthy routines and provides a monthly overview for doctor discussions.

**Highlights:** Pill reminders, Medication plan adherence, Patient diary, Health measurement tracking, Prescription reminders, Healthy routine development, Injection site documentation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyTherapy Ad-free Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| MyTherapy Ad-free Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| MyTherapy Plus — Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🔔 Reliable reminders
- 📊 Helpful tracking features
- 🆓 Free app
- 🖼️ Enjoyable daily pictures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Inflexible scheduling options
- 🔍 Limited medication database
- 🔊 Notification issues (silent mode, volume)
- 📊 Inaccurate inventory tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working as expected
- Inventory count not updating correctly
- App crashing or freezing on certain devices
- Time zone issues causing date discrepancies

**Requested features**

- Add custom notes/diary for medications
- Integrate with health/fitness tracking apps
- Ability to manage multiple user profiles
- More customization options for reminders
- Improved inventory management and refill alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MedTracker free?

MedTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pill Reminder MyTherapy free?

Pill Reminder MyTherapy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MedTracker or Pill Reminder MyTherapy?

Pill Reminder MyTherapy is rated higher. MedTracker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Pill Reminder MyTherapy averages 4.8 from 8.6K ratings.

### Do MedTracker or Pill Reminder MyTherapy have ads?

Both MedTracker and Pill Reminder MyTherapy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MedTracker or Pill Reminder MyTherapy?

MedTracker ships an update every 4 months, and Pill Reminder MyTherapy every 10 days. Most recently, MedTracker was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pill Reminder MyTherapy on October 29, 2026.

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