Comparison

Pill Reminder vs nudge me(d)

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

Head to head
About

Pill Reminder

Effortlessly track your medications with a smart scanner for bottles and labels. Set customizable reminders, log doses, and manage your medicine inventory. Includes a health journal to record symptoms and trends.

Highlights
  • Bottle and label scanner
  • Customizable pill reminders
  • Dose logging and history
  • Medicine inventory tracking
  • Refill alerts
  • Symptom and health journal
Features
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Pillvana – The smart medication tracker with a built-in bottle and label scanner. Stop guessing your dose details. Pillvana lets you instantly capture medication information by scanning any prescription bottle or pharmacy label. No typing. No errors. Just point, scan, and go. Scan Any Medication Bottle or Label Use your camera to scan a prescription label or over-the-counter medicine bottle. Pillvana instantly pulls the drug name, dose, strength, and instructions. Perfect for keeping an accurate med log without manual entry. Smart Pill Reminders & Alarms Set customizable dose alarms for any schedule – daily, weekly, or as needed. Get timely rx reminders so you never miss a medication. Complete Medication & Dose Tracker Log every dose as you take it. Maintain a clear history of your medicine adherence. Track multiple drugs, vitamins, or chronic condition meds in one place. Medicine Inventory Organizer Know exactly when you're running low. Pillvana tracks your supply and sends refill alerts – a true drug manager for your home. Symptom & Health Journal Record how you feel each day. Spot trends and share insights with your doctor. Your health data stays private and secure. Trusted Data Sources Pillvana references verified FDA, EMA, and WHO information. For reference only – not medical advice. Your privacy is always protected. Ideal for: Managing prescriptions and refills Tracking vitamins and supplements Chronic condition medication adherence Caregivers organizing meds for loved ones Make Pillvana your daily partner for medication organization, dose tracking, and peace of mind. Pillvana does not collect or store personal or medical information. All data—including medication schedules and images—remains securely stored on your iOS device. Medication names and doses may be processed to power features in the app, but they are never stored or linked to your identity. privacy notice: https://sites.google.com/view/pill-peek-privacy-notice Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

nudge me(d)

This app allows users to invite family and friends to help manage medication reminders. Caregivers can send nudges and track doses, while users can build streaks and view progress reports.

Highlights
  • Team collaboration with care partners
  • Custom medication schedules
  • Export medication reports
  • Refill tracking alerts
  • Streak tracking
  • Achievement badges
Features
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Stop the constant “Did you take your meds?” texts. nudge me(d) lets you invite family and friends to send reminders, and lets them know when you’ve taken your dose, so everyone stays in sync. Build Your Care Team * Invite family members or caregivers to join your support team. They can send you gentle nudges if you forget a dose, and you'll both see the progress you're making together. Reminders That Work * Set up your medications with custom schedules and get timely notifications when it's time for each dose. Gentle follow-up reminders ensure you never miss a pill. Build a Streak * Watch your streak grow day by day and stay motivated to maintain your healthy habits. Unlock badges along the way! Track Your Progress * View detailed statistics showing your on-time performance and medication history. Export reports to share with your healthcare provider. Features: * Team collaboration with care partners * Custom medication schedules (daily, weekly, or custom) * Export medication reports * Refill tracking alerts * Smart tiered reminder system * Streak tracking * Achievement badges to unlock * Activity history and statistics Stay consistent. Stay healthy. Let nudge me(d) be your daily wellness companion.

Screenshots

Pill Reminder4 screens
nudge me(d)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: nudge me(d) at 5.0 against Pill Reminder's 3.0. nudge me(d) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. Pill Reminder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. nudge me(d) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

nudge me(d) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pill Reminder ships an update every 2 months, nudge me(d) every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pill Reminder versus nudge me(d): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPill Remindernudge me(d)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB37 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDevin KingSpencer Garrett

Customer experience

Pill Reminder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

nudge me(d)

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

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pill Reminder

Subscriptions3
  • Pillvana+ Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pillvana+ Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pillvana+ Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pillvana+ Lifetime$89.99
None

nudge me(d)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pill Reminder free?
Pill Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is nudge me(d) free?
nudge me(d) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pill Reminder or nudge me(d)?
nudge me(d) is rated higher. Pill Reminder averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while nudge me(d) averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pill Reminder or nudge me(d) have ads?
Neither Pill Reminder nor nudge me(d) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pill Reminder or nudge me(d)?
Pill Reminder ships an update every 2 months, and nudge me(d) every 5 days. Most recently, Pill Reminder was updated on October 24, 2026 and nudge me(d) on October 9, 2026.

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