Comparison

Pill Reminder vs Dosly

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

Head to head
About

Pill Reminder

Features
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Know what is due, record what you took, and keep your medication routine in one calm place. PillBuddy brings reminders, dose history and your daily medicine plan together. Start your diary in three steps 1. Add a medication from the catalog, enter it yourself, or scan the text on its box with your camera or a photo. Check the suggested name, form and strength before saving. 2. Enter the dose prescribed to you, then choose reminder times and weekdays. 3. Mark each dose taken or skipped and return to your history whenever you need it. Less typing, more clarity β€’ Box scanning reads text on your device. You stay in control of the details it fills in. β€’ See today's schedule and snooze a reminder when you need a little time. β€’ Keep a daily log for your medicine, vitamin or supplement routine. β€’ Track the remaining dose count and see low-stock status before a refill. β€’ View your routine in widgets and Live Activities on supported devices. β€’ Choose whether medication details appear on your Lock Screen. A diary that stays yours Use the local diary without an account. An optional account lets you manually back up and restore your records in the cloud. Backup is started by you; it is not automatic synchronization. PillBuddy Plus Create a clear PDF report of your last 30 days of medication and dose history, ready to share for your next appointment. PDF reports require a PillBuddy Plus subscription. The app interface is available in English, Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean and Chinese. PillBuddy helps you record your routine. It does not prescribe treatment or decide your dose. Always follow the instructions from your healthcare professional and check scanned details. Start with your first medication today. Privacy: https://www.odel.dev/privacy?appId=pillbuddy Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Dosly

Features
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Dosly β€” Medication Reminders Made Simple Dosly helps you stay on top of your therapy with smart medication reminders, clear daily tracking, and simple tools to manage your routine with confidence. Whether you take one medication every day or follow a more complex schedule, Dosly makes it easy to know what to take, when to take it, and what you have already completed. Why Dosly? Smart medication reminders Create personalized reminders for your medications, doses, schedules, and times. Daily therapy summary See your day at a glance and quickly mark doses as taken, skipped, or pending. Custom schedules Set up routines that match your real therapy: specific days, times, colors, and medication types. Caregiver sharing Share your therapy with someone you trust, so they can support you when needed. Reports for your doctor View and share clear reports to help you discuss your therapy more easily with your healthcare provider. Simple, clean, and private Dosly is designed to make medication management feel easier, calmer, and less stressful. Perfect for: People who take daily medications People managing multiple therapies Caregivers helping family members Anyone who wants a simple medication reminder and tracker Anyone who wants a clearer overview of their therapy routine Dosly is your daily companion for managing medication reminders, dose tracking, therapy reports, and caregiver support. Take control of your therapy. One dose at a time. ** Dosly is designed to help users organize medication reminders and track doses. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always follow your healthcare provider’s instructions. End-User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pill Reminder4 screens
Dosly4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pill Reminder and Dosly are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pill Reminder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Dosly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pill Reminder ships an update every 2 months, Dosly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pill Reminder versus Dosly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPill ReminderDosly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB100 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOGUZ DELIOGLUStefano Bono

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pill Reminder

Subscriptions2
  • PillBuddy Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PillBuddy Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Dosly

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Pill Reminder free?
Pill Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dosly free?
Dosly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pill Reminder or Dosly have ads?
Neither Pill Reminder nor Dosly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pill Reminder or Dosly?
Pill Reminder ships an update every 2 months, and Dosly every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pill Reminder was updated on October 18, 2026 and Dosly on October 12, 2026.

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