Comparison

Pillz vs Pill Reminder

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

Head to head
About

Pillz

This app helps you manage medications with smart reminders and an intuitive design. Track your pill stock, get refill alerts, and log intakes easily. It supports multiple profiles and various medication forms, offering flexible scheduling and meal timing options.

Highlights
  • Smart medication reminders
  • Stock and refill alerts
  • Multi-profile support
  • Homescreen widget
  • Intake history & PDF export
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Customizable pill appearance
Features
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Pillz is the simplest and most beautiful way to manage your medications. Whether you take one pill a day or manage treatments for your entire family, Pillz keeps you on track with smart reminders and an intuitive design. KEY FEATURES • Smart Reminders — Set daily medication reminders so you never miss a dose. Choose the perfect time and get notified exactly when you need to take your medicine. • Stock & Refill Alerts — Track how many pills you have left. Pillz warns you when your stock is running low so you can refill on time. • Multi-Profile Support — Manage medications for yourself, your partner, your kids, or your parents. Each profile has its own medication list and schedule. • Homescreen Widget — See your next medications at a glance right from your homescreen. No need to open the app. • Intake History & PDF Export — Browse your full intake history grouped by day. See what you took, skipped, or missed. Export a detailed PDF report to share with your doctor. • Quick Log "As Needed" — Need to take a medication outside your schedule? Quickly log any intake on the fly with the as-needed shortcut. • All Medication Forms — Tablets, capsules, liquid, injections, drops, inhalers, creams, patches… Pillz supports them all. • Flexible Scheduling — Take medications every day, every 2-3 days, weekly, or as needed. Set start and end dates, or take them indefinitely. • Meal Timing — Specify whether to take your medicine before, after, or with meals, before sleep, or on waking. • Customize Your Pills — Choose a shape and color for each medication to identify them instantly. • Dark Mode — Beautiful light and dark themes that are easy on the eyes. • iPad & Tablet Support — Enjoy a comfortable split-view layout optimized for larger screens. • 6 Languages — Available in English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, and Italian. • 100% Private — All your data stays on your device. No account required, no cloud, no tracking. PILLZ PRO Upgrade to Pillz Pro to unlock: • Unlimited profiles for your whole family • Homescreen widget access • Full intake history & PDF export • Start with a 7-day free trial, or choose Lifetime access Download Pillz now and take the stress out of managing your medications! Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pill Reminder

Features
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Meet DoseLoop — the simplest way to never miss a dose again. DoseLoop makes it effortless to stay on top of your medications. Just add your meds, set your schedule, and let DoseLoop remind you when it's time. No complicated setup, no sign-up, no friction. DoseLoop is designed to be so simple that you'll actually stick with it. LOG YOUR DOSES IN SECONDS One tap is all it takes. Open DoseLoop, see what's due, and mark it as taken. Need a few more minutes? Snooze it. Want to skip? That's tracked too. Whether it's your morning vitamins or an evening prescription, DoseLoop keeps you on schedule without getting in your way. SEE YOUR DAY AT A GLANCE DoseLoop organizes your medications into a clean daily view. Morning, afternoon, evening — everything is laid out so you know exactly what to take and when. No scrolling through menus, no confusion, just your schedule. BUILD STREAKS AND STAY MOTIVATED DoseLoop tracks your daily streaks to keep you consistent. Watch your streak grow day by day and turn taking your medication into a habit you're proud of. One day at a time, one dose at a time. TRACK YOUR ADHERENCE OVER TIME Look back on your history and see how consistent you've been. DoseLoop shows your adherence data so you can spot patterns, celebrate progress, and stay accountable to yourself. NEVER RUN OUT OF MEDICATION Running low? DoseLoop tracks your remaining inventory and sends you low stock alerts before you run out. Set your refill threshold and DoseLoop will let you know when it's time to reorder. Never get caught without your medication again. SUPPORTS ALL MEDICATION TYPES Pills, capsules, tablets, liquids, injections, topical creams, inhalers, drops, and more. Whatever form your medication comes in, DoseLoop handles it. WIDGETS FOR YOUR HOME SCREEN Add the DoseLoop widget to your home screen and check your medication schedule without even opening the app. See what's coming up next, right from your home screen. PRIVATE BY DESIGN DoseLoop never sends your data to our servers. There are no accounts, no tracking, and no analytics on your health data. Your medications, doses, and history stay on your device. We couldn't read your data even if we wanted to. DOSELOOP PRO Unlock the full DoseLoop experience with a Pro subscription. • Monthly: $4.99 USD per month • Yearly: $17.99 USD per year Prices may vary by region based on Apple's regional pricing. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://yashgandhe.com/apps/terms Privacy Policy: https://yashgandhe.com/apps/privacy

Screenshots

Pillz4 screens
Pill Reminder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pillz at 13.0 against Pill Reminder's 26.2. On price, ads, 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. Pillz sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Pill Reminder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Pillz versus Pill Reminder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPillzPill Reminder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB12 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer80bucks LLCYash Rajesh Gandhe

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pillz

Subscriptions1
  • Pillz Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pillz Lifetime$49.99
4 purchases

Pill Reminder

Subscriptions4
  • doseloop pro (1 month)$4.991 Month
  • doseloop pro (1 month)$7.991 Month
  • doseloop pro (1 year)3 Days trial$17.991 Year
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  • doseloop pro (1 year)$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Pillz free?
Pillz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pill Reminder free?
Pill Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pillz or Pill Reminder have ads?
Neither Pillz nor Pill Reminder shows ads.

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