Comparison

Pill Reminder vs SureDose

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

SureDose

This app provides timely medication reminders and allows users to track doses taken. It also enables linking a caregiver to monitor adherence and offers a web backend for account management.

Highlights
  • Medication reminders
  • Dose tracking
  • Caregiver linking
  • Adherence monitoring
  • Web backend access
  • Medicine image uploads
Features
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SureDose helps patients stay on schedule with medication reminders and lets caregivers see adherence at a glance. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Set up medicines and dose times; get timely notifications. • Mark doses as taken and keep a simple history. • Link a caregiver so someone you trust can support your routine. • Upload medicine images when helpful; works with your SureDose account on the web backend. WHO IT’S FOR Patients who want reliable reminders, and family or caregivers who help manage daily medications. SureDose is designed for clarity and trust: your data stays tied to your account and the people you choose to link with.

Screenshots

Pill Reminder4 screens
SureDose4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SureDose at 5.0 against Pill Reminder's 3.0. SureDose also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). 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. SureDose asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pill Reminder versus SureDose: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPill ReminderSureDose
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB31 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDevin KingMIVORS CORPORATION

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

SureDose

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pill Reminder free?
Pill Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SureDose free?
SureDose is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pill Reminder or SureDose?
SureDose is rated higher. Pill Reminder averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SureDose averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pill Reminder or SureDose have ads?
Neither Pill Reminder nor SureDose shows ads.

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