Comparison

PillList vs Stark

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

Head to head
About

PillList

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Stay on top of your health with PillList, the simple and reliable app that helps you remember every dose, right on time. Whether you're taking a pill occasionally or managing multiple medications daily, PillList makes it easy to schedule, track, and never miss a dose again. Key Features: - Easy Scheduling: Add your medications in seconds with name, dosage, and time. - Smart Notifications: Receive timely reminders exactly when it's time to take your medications. - Medication History: Track what you've already taken and stay organized. - Premium Daily Routines: Upgrade to Premium to set recurring daily reminders for long-term treatments and habits. - Minimalist Design: A clean, distraction-free interface keeps you focused on what matters most: your health. With PillList, you'll have peace of mind knowing your medication plan is on track. From pain relievers and antibiotics to allergy pills and long-term treatments, PillList adapts to your routine and helps you build consistency. Take control of your health, one pill at a time. Premium Subscription: Unlock advanced features with our Premium plan: - Weekly: $4.99 - Yearly: $24.99 (best value!) Subscriptions automatically renew and can be managed or canceled anytime in your iTunes account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hugosilva.carrd.co/#privacypolicy

About

Stark

Features
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Stark is a home training app for strength, running and Apple Watch – no gym, no equipment. APPLE WATCH • Run workouts and runs from your wrist with live heart rate • Reps, holds and rest timers with haptic cues – train with your phone in your pocket • Workouts save to Apple Health and show up in Stark's stats RUNNING WITH A VOICE COACH • GPS runs with distance, pace and per-km splits • Couch to 5K → 10K → half marathon → marathon • Voice coaching in 14 languages counts down and calls the next step 77 EXERCISES Ā· 16 WORKOUTS • Bodyweight strength: push-ups, squats, lunges, planks, pull-ups, dips and more • Resistance-band exercises • Yoga flows, mobility and breathing (box, 4-7-8, Wim Hof) • Big timer, clear rest and distinct vibrations per phase 18 PROGRAMS • A personal plan from a short quiz: your goal, level and training days • Strength, HIIT, yoga and running programs from 7 days to 18 weeks STARK PREMIUM – PROGRAMS THAT GET HARDER EVERY WEEK, AND PROOF THAT YOU ARE GETTING STRONGER • Your whole personal plan from day 8 • All multi-week programs: Strong in 6 Weeks, Full Body 28, HIIT, yoga, Couch to 5K from week 4, 10K, half marathon and marathon • Personal records, momentum and detailed stats • Heart-rate analysis from Apple Watch: zones, recovery and resting-HR trend • Per-km splits, waist tracking, before/after photos and progress video • Unlimited own workouts FREE Every single workout and run, breathing, Kickstart in 7 days, weeks 1–3 of Couch to 5K, the first week of your plan, 3 own workouts and the Apple Watch app. SUBSCRIPTION • Premium is available as a monthly or yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage them in your Apple Account settings. LOCAL AND SECURE All data is stored locally on your device. No cloud, no login. Privacy: https://alexanderbergqvist.com/integritet/ Terms: https://alexanderbergqvist.com/villkor/ Support: https://alexanderbergqvist.com/support/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PillList3 screens
Stark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stark at daily against PillList's every 3 weeks. Stark also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. PillList sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Stark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PillList ships an update every 3 weeks, Stark daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
PillList versus Stark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPillListStark
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHugo SilvaAlexander Bergqvist

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PillList

Subscriptions2
  • PillList Auto Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • PillList Auto Subscription$24.991 Year
3 purchases

Stark

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is PillList free?
PillList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stark free?
Stark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PillList or Stark have ads?
Neither PillList nor Stark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PillList or Stark?
PillList ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stark daily. Most recently, PillList was updated on November 8, 2026 and Stark on October 31, 2026.

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