Comparison

MediLens vs PillMark

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

Head to head
About

MediLens

This app helps you identify medications by scanning pills or searching by imprint, shape, and color. It provides drug information, checks for interactions, and allows you to maintain a personal medication log for better organization.

Highlights
  • Pill scanner and identifier
  • Drug and medication library
  • Personal medication log
  • Interaction checker
  • Symptom checker
  • AI health guide
Features
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Your All-in-One Pill Identifier, Scanner & Medication Reference MediLens is an easy-to-use medication reference and organization app designed to help you stay informed about your medicines. Identify pills, explore publicly available drug information, check potential interactions, and keep a personal medication log — all in one place. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or simply interested in learning more about medications, MediLens is a convenient educational reference tool. Key Features Pill Scanner & Identifier – Use your camera to visually reference pills, or search by imprint, shape, and color to view publicly available drug details. Drug & Medication Library – Access a reference database of brand and generic drugs with general information on dosage forms, common uses, and possible side effects. My Med List – Keep a personal log of the medicines you take to stay organized. Barcode Scanner – Scan medicine packaging to look up product details from public sources. Pill Counter – Use your camera for an estimated pill count as a convenience tool. Interaction Checker – View publicly available interaction data to discuss with your healthcare provider. Symptom Checker – Learn about general information related to reported symptoms. Related Drugs – Find other medicines in the same category for reference purposes. Ask AI Health Guide – Chat with an AI to learn general health information from public sources (not a substitute for a doctor). Why Choose MediLens? - Multiple ways to look up medication information - Clear, easy-to-use interface - Informational results from public references - No account required to get started Important Medical Disclaimer This app is for informational and educational purposes only and is based on publicly available data. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should not be used to make medical decisions. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any questions about a medical condition or medication. In case of a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.

About

PillMark

Identify medications by photo or imprint. Quickly access detailed information about drugs, including name, strength, uses, and prescription status. Save identified pills for later and review your search history.

Highlights
  • Identify pills by photo
  • Identify pills by imprint, shape, and color
  • Search medication information
  • View medication details
  • Save identified pills
  • Private design, data stays on device
Features
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Identify pills by photo or imprint and quickly explore useful medication information with PillMark. PillMark helps you identify tablets and capsules using your camera or by entering the imprint, shape, and color. Whether you found an unfamiliar pill or simply want to look up a medication, PillMark gives you a simple way to search and learn more. IDENTIFY A PILL • Scan a pill with your camera • Read letters, numbers, and symbols printed on the pill • Match pills using imprint, shape, and color • See the identified medication and available details SEARCH MANUALLY Can't get a clear photo? Enter the pill's imprint and select its shape and color to search manually. UNDERSTAND YOUR MEDICATION Explore information such as: • Medication name and strength • Drug class • Common uses • Prescription status • DEA schedule information when applicable SAVE PILLS FOR LATER Save medications you've identified for quick access and review your recent searches directly on your device. PRIVATE BY DESIGN PillMark is designed with privacy in mind. Your searches, saved pills, and scan photos stay on your device. Photos are processed on your phone and are not uploaded. IMPORTANT PillMark is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Identification results are generated automatically and can be wrong. Always verify an unfamiliar medication with the original packaging, prescription information, or a pharmacist before taking it. Never take, skip, or change medication based solely on an app result.

Screenshots

MediLens4 screens
PillMark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PillMark at 5.0 against MediLens's 4.0. PillMark also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). MediLens's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PillMark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MediLens has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MediLens ships an update every 6 weeks, PillMark every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MediLens versus PillMark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMediLensPillMark
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB242 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFRIENDSAPP LISTINGAnpixels LLC

Customer experience

MediLens

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

PillMark

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MediLens

No in-app purchases

None

PillMark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MediLens free?
MediLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PillMark free?
PillMark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MediLens or PillMark?
PillMark is rated higher. MediLens averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while PillMark averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MediLens or PillMark have ads?
Both MediLens and PillMark show ads.
Which is updated more often, MediLens or PillMark?
MediLens ships an update every 6 weeks, and PillMark every 2 days. Most recently, MediLens was updated on November 4, 2026 and PillMark on October 31, 2026.

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