Comparison

As Needed. vs Meds Easy

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

Head to head
About

As Needed.

This app helps you track as-needed medications, offering quick logging, safe dose spacing, and privacy-focused insights. It supports various unit types and provides visual usage patterns, all while keeping your health data securely on your device.

Highlights
  • Quick dose logging in seconds
  • Support for 29 unit types
  • Searchable medication database
  • Visual usage pattern charts
  • Privacy-conscious notifications
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Local data storage only
Features
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Track As-Needed Medications with Privacy and Confidence AsNeeded is the privacy-first medication tracker designed specifically for PRN (as-needed) medications. Whether managing pain relief, anxiety medications, allergies, or any other as-needed prescriptions, AsNeeded helps you track doses safely—while keeping your health data completely private. Built for As-Needed Medications Unlike apps focused on daily medication schedules, AsNeeded understands the unique challenges of PRN medications. Quick logging, safe spacing between doses, and clear insights help you make informed decisions about when to take your next dose. Key Features Quick Dose Logging: - Log medications in seconds with one tap - Support for 29 unit types (tablets, mg, mL, puffs, drops, and more) - Smart defaults remember your typical doses - Backdate doses when you forget to log immediately - Add notes to track symptoms or side effects Medication Management: - Search 300,000+ medications via RxNorm integration - Use custom nicknames alongside clinical names - Track inventory and set refill reminders - Support for all dosage forms and strengths Powerful Insights: - Visual charts reveal usage patterns over time - Calendar heatmap shows daily medication habits - Statistics display average usage and trends - Searchable history of all medication events Reminders: - Flexible scheduling: one-time, daily, weekly, or custom - Privacy-conscious notifications (hide medication names) - Quick actions: "Mark as Taken" directly from notification - Gentle reminders that respect your preferences Siri Shortcuts: "Hey Siri, I took 2 ibuprofen" "How much acetaminophen have I taken today?" "List my medications in AsNeeded" True Privacy: - All data stored locally on your device only - No account required—start using immediately - No cloud sync, servers, or data collection - No ads, analytics, or tracking of any kind - Export your data anytime in JSON format - Open source code you can inspect (GPL-3.0) Perfect For: - Pain management (track intervals between doses) - Anxiety/panic medications (log as-needed usage) - Allergy medications (monitor seasonal patterns) - Migraine treatments (identify triggers) - Sleep aids (track effectiveness) - Any PRN or as-needed prescription Why Choose AsNeeded? - Privacy First: Your health data never leaves your device. No servers, no cloud, no company has access to your information. - Always Free: Every feature is free forever. No premium tiers, no subscriptions, no ads. Supported by optional tips only. - Open Source: Transparent development. Review our code on GitHub. Community-driven improvements. - Thoughtful Design: Clean, modern interface built with SwiftUI. Supports Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver. - Reliable: Offline-first design means AsNeeded works anywhere, anytime. No internet required. Additional Features - Apple Watch companion app for quick logging - Data export/import for backups - Technical logs for troubleshooting - Comprehensive medication event history - Support for complex dosing scenarios AsNeeded respects both your health and your privacy. It's the medication tracker that works the way as-needed medications actually work—quick to log, clear about safety, and completely private. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Medical Disclaimer: This app is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this app. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

About

Meds Easy

Features
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Meds Easy reminds you when each dose is due and keeps count of what's left, so taking your medications is one less thing to remember. Today, in order Open the app to every dose due today, in time order, and how many are left. Tap a dose when you take it. Touch and hold for more: skip it, get reminded again in a few minutes, or undo. Add it in a sentence Type "Lisinopril 10 mg every morning" or "Amoxicillin 500 mg 3 times a day with food" and Meds Easy fills in the dose, the schedule and the times. Or use the full form for every detail. Reminders that fit your day • A reminder at each dose time, with Taken, Snooze and Skip right on the notification • One reminder for medications due at the same time • Doses you've already taken don't get a reminder • Every day, several times a day, every other day, weekly or as needed • Times stay put when you travel or the clocks change On your Apple Watch See today's doses and mark them taken or skipped from your wrist. Record an as-needed dose in a tap. Refills Track how many you have left. Each dose counts one down, and you get a refill reminder at the number you choose. Keep your pharmacy's number with the medication. Stay on track See the doses you took, skipped or missed over the last weeks, day by day, and how many days in a row you've taken every dose. Forgot to mark one yesterday? Fix it in a tap. Widgets Your next dose and what's left today, on the Home Screen and Lock Screen. Private by design No account. No analytics. No tracking. Your medications stay on your iPhone and Apple Watch. Meds Easy reminds you of the schedule you enter. It doesn't give medical advice and doesn't replace your doctor or pharmacist. Always follow their directions.

Screenshots

As Needed.4 screens
Meds Easy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meds Easy at none against As Needed.'s 6. Meds Easy also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. As Needed. sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Meds Easy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

As Needed. ships an update every 2 months, Meds Easy every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
As Needed. versus Meds Easy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAs Needed.Meds Easy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDaniel HartMatthew Strickland

In-app purchases

6 purchases

As Needed.

Subscriptions3
  • Supporter$1.991 Month
  • Advocate$4.991 Month
  • Champion$9.991 Month
One-time3
  • Tip: Thanks!$0.99
  • Tip: Cheers!$2.99
  • Tip: Ovation!$4.99
None

Meds Easy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is As Needed. free?
As Needed. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meds Easy free?
Meds Easy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do As Needed. or Meds Easy have ads?
Neither As Needed. nor Meds Easy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, As Needed. or Meds Easy?
As Needed. ships an update every 2 months, and Meds Easy every 4 months. Most recently, As Needed. was updated on October 24, 2026 and Meds Easy on October 25, 2026.

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