eCare@Pharmasave vs Weiser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eCare@Pharmasave
This app helps Canadians manage their prescriptions, find nearby pharmacy locations, and access health and wellness information. It allows for prescription refills, new submissions via photo, and transfers. An eCare account provides a personal prescription profile and the ability to manage family members' medications.
- Request prescription refills
- Submit new prescriptions by photo
- Transfer prescriptions
- View personal prescription profile
- Manage family prescriptions
- Find nearby Pharmasave locations
- Browse weekly flyer deals
- Research medication and conditions
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Pharmasave is one of Canada’s leading independent pharmacy and drugstore retailers. This app is free of charge to help Canadians find a Pharmasave location, manage their prescriptions, and easily access health and wellness information. Manage Prescriptions Request refills for your active prescriptions Submit new prescriptions by photo Transfer prescriptions to your local Pharmasave Extra features with a free eCare Account View a personal profile of all your prescriptions View remaining refills and when they’re available Manage prescriptions on behalf of your loved ones by adding dependent family members & pets to your eCare account Review medication details including pictures, instructions & label information Shopping & Wellness Tools Find a nearby Pharmasave, its hours and phone number Browse the Weekly Flyer Deals Look up medication uses, dosage and side effects Research medical conditions including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options Why we ask for certain permissions Location: Find nearby stores Camera: Take photos of new prescriptions and other features that require scanning eCare@Pharmasave is free to download, but specified rates from your wireless provider still apply.
Weiser
Control and monitor your smart locks remotely, granting access to guests with scheduled or one-time codes. Receive instant alerts for lock activity and manage multiple properties with ease. Integrates with popular smart home ecosystems for enhanced automation and security.
- Remote lock monitoring and control
- Guest access code management
- Instant activity and tamper alerts
- Multi-home and lock management
- Smart home ecosystem integration (Google Home, Alexa, Matter)
- Encrypted data security
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At Weiser, we understand that the locks you choose to protect your home is a decision you do not take lightly. That is why we do not take shortcuts when it comes to quality, because we know that a better lock means better peace of mind. Remote Access Control Monitor the status of your locks and manage your home's access seamlessly from anywhere at any time. Trusted Access Management Share app access with guests or create scheduled or one-time access codes for keyless entry. Instant Activity Alerts Receive instant notifications anytime someone accesses your home, or when invalid codes are entered, or lock tampering occurs. Intuitive Home Management Easily configure and manage multiple homes and locks for complete control. Seamless Integration with Smart Ecosystems Add your lock via Wi-Fi to your preferred smart home ecosystems, including Google Home or Amazon Alexa, or amplify automation through IFTTT. Weiser’s new Halo Select lock is Matter and Wi-Fi compatible, giving you the same Wi-Fi options as our other Halo locks. With Matter, you can connect to Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and other Matter hubs via Thread. Matter features may differ from ecosystem to ecosystem. You can check out ca.weiserlock.com/matter for more information Security and Peace of Mind Weiser provides unparalleled security while safeguarding your privacy. All data shared between the lock, the server, and the Weiser app is encrypted, and our servers are exclusively hosted in the US. Our goal is to provide you with the utmost convenience, trust, and safety for your smart living experience. The Weiser App is compatible with all Weiser Halo and Weiser Aura smart locks. Weiser®, a trusted leader in residential security and a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group Company.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Weiser at 40% against eCare@Pharmasave's 19%. eCare@Pharmasave's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eCare@Pharmasave | Weiser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (96 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | 39.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 96 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 356 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pharmasave | ASSA ABLOY AMERICAS RESIDENTIAL INC. |
Customer experience
eCare@Pharmasave
Weiser
User reviews
eCare@Pharmasave
From App Store reviewsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick and efficient refills
- 👍 Easy to see prescriptions
- 👍 Tracks refills left
- 👍 Notifies for new prescriptions
- 👍 Easy to view order history and cost
Room to improve
- 🐛 App is garbage
- 🐛 Useless app
- 🐛 Not supported at every location
- 🐛 Refill forecaster broken
- 🐛 Cannot connect to pharmacy
Weiser
From 96 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎯 Remote lock/unlock functionality works well
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
- 🔐 Convenient guest access management with temporary codes
- 📱 Mobile app provides peace of mind for homeowners
- ⚡ Quick setup process with step-by-step instructions
Room to improve
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain requiring frequent replacements
- 🐛 App connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
- ❌ Account creation and verification code failures
- 🔌 WiFi connection problems and setup difficulties
- 📵 Poor app performance and slow responsiveness
Bugs and requests
eCare@Pharmasave
Reported bugs
46 issues- Unable to connect to pharmacy
- Silent crash during installation
- Does not recognize existing prescriptions
- Cannot create new profile
- Refill forecaster calculating dates too early
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- QR code, registration code, Rx number not working
- Slow to load
- Timed out during account setup
- Prescription sent via app not received by pharmacy
- App crashes
- Server is offline message
- Search feature returns incorrect results
- Cannot log in
- List of pharmacies is blank
- Password reset required frequently
- Network error
- Difficulty logging in
- Pharmacy never receives refill request
- 'Pharmacy team is reviewing profile' error
- Cannot link pharmacy
- Invalid code error
- Degraded by last update
- Invalid date format error
- Rx's not loading
- Patient profile won't load
- App is useless
- Relinking to pharmacy required
- Cannot add family
- Verification code not working
- App no longer loads after update
- Cannot choose pharmacy via address search
- Cannot choose today for prescription fill
- Fill failed error
- Cannot access prescriptions
- App is slow to load
- Doesn't work half the time
- Confusing and useless
- Unnecessarily difficult to use
- Pharmacy cannot read uploaded prescription
- Password not remembered
- App hangs after login
- Cannot create new account
- Will not send verifying emails
- Cannot register or link family
- Keeps asking to link to pharmacy again
- Registration code not accepted
Requested features
10 requests- Add Rewards card to Apple Wallet
- Show points balance
- Auto refill feature
- Clearer status for 'ready for pickup'
- Ability to edit outdated prescriptions
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- Ability to move outdated prescriptions to another file
- Pre-filled order forms
- Easier way to view available prescriptions
- Option to request physician contact for new prescriptions
- Dark mode
Weiser
Reported bugs
16 issues- Account creation fails with 'no internet' error despite connectivity
- Verification codes not being sent to email or phone
- Password reset functionality broken
- App logout not properly applying password protection
- Auto-unlock stops working after software updates
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- Notification toggle settings not persisting
- Lock/unlock by location triggering false error notifications
- Bluetooth pairing fails during setup process
- WiFi reconnection drops after initial setup
- App crashes when deleting user profiles
- Fingerprint data not retained longer than 24 hours
- Lock status not updating in app
- Proximity unlock triggering from excessive distance
- MFA verification screen freezing
- Device not found errors requiring factory resets
- App becomes unresponsive during firmware updates
Requested features
10 requests- Scheduling/automation features for automatic locking at bedtime
- HomeKit integration support
- Adjustable geofencing radius for auto-unlock
- Press-and-hold unlock to prevent accidental unlocks
- Improved Face ID login reliability
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- Battery monitoring and low-battery alerts
- Rechargeable battery compatibility
- Custom lock photos in settings
- Better cold weather performance
- Improved Bluetooth connection stability
In-app purchases
eCare@Pharmasave
No in-app purchases
Weiser
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is eCare@Pharmasave free?
Is Weiser free?
Do eCare@Pharmasave or Weiser have ads?
Which is updated more often, eCare@Pharmasave or Weiser?
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