Comparison

FlexDose vs On Dose

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

Head to head
About

FlexDose

Features
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FlexDose - Your free Personal Medication Assistant Take control of your medication routine with FlexDose, a privacy-first medication tracker designed for simplicity and reliability. CORE FEATURES - Smart medication reminders at your chosen times - Flexible dosing schedules (hourly, daily intervals) - Complete medication history tracking - Low stock warnings to prevent running out - Private notes for each medication - Manual dose logging for flexibility PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud sync, no tracking. Your medication information remains completely private. BUILT FOR EVERYONE - Ideal for ADHD medication management - Perfect for seniors and caregivers - Helpful for chronic conditions (Diabetes, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's) - Simple enough for anyone to use EASY DATA MANAGEMENT - Export your medication history anytime - Transfer data between devices - Share reports with your healthcare provider CUSTOMIZABLE - Choose your preferred theme colors - Multiple language support - Adjust reminder settings to your needs FlexDose helps you stay on track with your medication schedule while keeping your health information completely private.

About

On Dose

This app helps you manage your medications with smart reminders and flexible scheduling. Track your progress, refill status, and export records for your doctor, all while keeping your data private on your own devices.

Highlights
  • Smart medication reminders
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Progress tracking (daily, weekly, monthly)
  • Refill tracking
  • Data export (CSV, PDF)
  • Privacy features (Face ID/Touch ID, privacy mode)
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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On Dose — Medication Reminder & Tracker Stay on top of your medications without the stress. On Dose makes it easy to remember every dose with smart reminders, flexible scheduling, and detailed tracking, all while keeping your data private and on your own devices. Simple, flexible scheduling Set reminders that actually fit your routine. Whether you take something once a day, multiple times a day, every few hours, on specific days, or in cycles (like 21 days on, 7 days off), On Dose has you covered. Need a bit more time? Just snooze a reminder and come back to it when you’re ready. Track your progress Quickly see how you’re doing with daily, weekly, and monthly views. Keep an eye on your streaks, your best run, and your overall adherence. You can also browse your full history in a simple calendar view. Works across your devices Your data stays in sync across iPhone and iPad using iCloud. You can check or confirm your next dose right from your Apple Watch, and widgets keep everything visible at a glance. Apple Health integration Import your medications from Apple Health. Refill tracking Keep track of how many pills you have left and get a heads-up before you run out. Export your records Need to share your history with a doctor or pharmacist? Export it as a CSV or a clean, easy-to-read PDF with charts. Built for privacy Your data stays yours. Everything is stored on your device and in your personal iCloud. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. You can also lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID, and hide medication names in notifications and widgets with privacy mode. Completely free All features are available for free. No subscriptions or paywalls. If you’d like to support the app, there’s an optional tip jar.

Screenshots

FlexDose4 screens
On Dose4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlexDose at none against On Dose's 6. FlexDose also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 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. On Dose sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. FlexDose asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlexDose ships an update every 11 days, On Dose every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FlexDose versus On Dose: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlexDoseOn Dose
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB5 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperRik LeushuisWouter Steegers

In-app purchases

None

FlexDose

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

On Dose

One-time6
  • Tiny Tip$0.99
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
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  • Generous Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
  • Extra Large Tip$19.99

Questions

Is FlexDose free?
FlexDose is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is On Dose free?
On Dose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlexDose or On Dose have ads?
Neither FlexDose nor On Dose shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlexDose or On Dose?
FlexDose ships an update every 11 days, and On Dose every 5 days. Most recently, FlexDose was updated on October 3, 2026 and On Dose on October 24, 2026.

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