PillBox vs MedicationID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PillBox
Easily identify medications by imprint, color, shape, or name. Access drug classifications, interaction checkers, symptom guides, and treatment information. This tool is designed for consumers in the United States and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
- Pill identification by imprint, color, shape, name
- A to Z drug list
- Drugs by condition
- Interaction checker
- Symptom checker
- Treatment guides
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PillBox - is a very helpful tool that helps you identify Brand and Generic drugs by name, classification of all the drugs in a simple way and it helps to identify a medicine by imprint number, color, shape and name. This app provides a list of drug interactions, identify possible symptoms and treatment related information. App Features: 1. A to Z Drug List 2. Drugs by Condition 3. Pill Identifier with image and imprint number 4. Interaction Checker 5. Symptom Checker 6. Dosage Checker 7. Treatment Guides 8. Drug Side Effects Disclaimer: This Service is use by consumers in the United States. This app are not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice. All the third party data providers associated with this app do not have any responsibility for the use of the information provided in this app.
MedicationID
Instantly identify medications by taking a photo. Get clear explanations of their purpose and access crucial warnings and precautions. Stay informed about your health with this advanced recognition technology.
- Instant photo identification
- Understand medication purpose
- Access warnings and precautions
- Advanced recognition technology
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Identify medications instantly with MedicationID. Simply snap a photo of any medicine, and our advanced recognition technology provides you with detailed information. Key Features: • Fast Identification: Utilize your camera to quickly identify medication. • Understand the Purpose: Discover what the medication is used for with clear, concise explanations. • Stay Informed About Warnings: Access important warnings and precautions related to the medication.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MedicationID at 3.9 against PillBox's 1.0. MedicationID also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). PillBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.3). On price, review sentiment and device support 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. MedicationID sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. PillBox asks for nothing beyond the download.
MedicationID holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MedicationID has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
| Parameter | PillBox | MedicationID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 3.9 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | FRIENDSAPP LISTING | Henrique Bersani |
Customer experience
PillBox
MedicationID
In-app purchases
PillBox
No in-app purchases
MedicationID
- Premium Subscription$3.991 Month
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