Comparison

PharmAid vs MedEx Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PharmAid

Features
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This app will help the users to get their required medicine at their doorstep. User will be able to upload their prescription through the app and receive pricing from the pharmacy. And they will be able to select from the list and order the medicine. The medicine will be delivered to their home.

About

MedEx Plus

Access comprehensive medicine information, including indications, dosage, and contraindications. This app features a vast A-Z index of brands and generics, with smart search and filtering options. Information is available in both Bangla and English.

Highlights
  • Extensive A-Z medicine index
  • Allopathic, herbal, and veterinary drugs
  • Smart search engine
  • Filter by popularity, price, company, strength
  • Generic information in Bangla and English
  • Prescribing monograph for each generic
Features
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Introducing MedEx, your go-to app for all medicine-related information. With curated and precise generic data, including indications, pharmacology, dosage, and contraindications, MedEx is your reliable companion. Key features • Largest medicine index: MedEx has the most extensive and up-to-date A-Z index of brands and generics in Bangladesh. • All-in-One app: From herbal and veterinary medicines to allopathic drugs, find everything you need in a single app. • Extensive filters: Sort medicines by popularity, price, company, or strength for a more personalized experience. • Smart search: Look up any medicine using our smart search engine. It’s fast and accurate. • Bangla data: Generic information is available in both Bangla and English languages. • Innovator’s Monograph: For a deeper insight, each generic is accompanied by a prescribing monograph. Stay informed and empowered with MedEx- Your trusted medicine information partner.

Screenshots

PharmAid4 screens
MedEx Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PharmAid at none against MedEx Plus's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PharmAid ships an update every 5 months, MedEx Plus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PharmAid versus MedEx Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPharmAidMedEx Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB59 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPharmaid-RxAhsan Sharif

In-app purchases

None

PharmAid

No in-app purchases

None

MedEx Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PharmAid free?
PharmAid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MedEx Plus free?
MedEx Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PharmAid or MedEx Plus have ads?
MedEx Plus shows ads; PharmAid does not.
Which is updated more often, PharmAid or MedEx Plus?
PharmAid ships an update every 5 months, and MedEx Plus every 3 months. Most recently, PharmAid was updated on September 16, 2026 and MedEx Plus on September 20, 2026.

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