# US Pharmacists vs Pyrls

The clearest difference is rating: Pyrls at 4.8 against US Pharmacists's 3.0. Pyrls also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (136 vs 6). US Pharmacists's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (91% vs 82%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pyrls sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $40.00 per month. US Pharmacists asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pyrls holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pyrls has 136 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of US Pharmacists's written reviews are positive against 82% of Pyrls's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

US Pharmacists ships an update every 11 months, Pyrls every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | US Pharmacists | Pyrls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-pharmacists/id522827062/reviews) | **[4.8 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyrls/id1517540628/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **136** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 82.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#47** |
| Size | 79 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jobson Medical Information LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/396521752) | [Cosmas Health LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517540627) |

## What reviewers say

### US Pharmacists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-pharmacists/id522827062)

Access industry-leading journal articles, continuing education exams, and patient teaching aids. Stay updated with newsletters and find career opportunities in the pharmacy field.

**Highlights:** Access current and archived journal articles, Complete CE exams with online grading, Utilize patient teaching aids, View monthly electronic newsletters, Explore classifieds and career center

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pyrls

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

**Currently charting:** #47 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 (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pyrls Monthly Membership | $40.00 | per month |
| Annual: Student/New Provider | $119.99 | per year |
| 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 US Pharmacists free?

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

### Is Pyrls free?

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

### Which has better reviews, US Pharmacists or Pyrls?

Pyrls is rated higher. US Pharmacists averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Pyrls averages 4.8 from 136 ratings.

### Do US Pharmacists or Pyrls have ads?

Neither US Pharmacists nor Pyrls shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, US Pharmacists or Pyrls?

US Pharmacists ships an update every 11 months, and Pyrls every 9 days. Most recently, US Pharmacists was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pyrls on October 29, 2026.

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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.*