Comparison

Meds. vs DiaNotes

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

Head to head
About

Meds.

Easily track your medications with this straightforward app. Record what you take, mark doses as completed, and review your history. All your sensitive health data is stored securely and privately on your device.

Highlights
  • Medication tracking
  • Dose completion marking
  • Local data storage
  • Medication history
  • Open source
Features
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Meds. is a simple way to track your medications. Add what you take, mark doses as done, and see your history. Your data is stored locally on your phone, it never leaves your device, so no one can see your data. When you delete a medication, all the records tied to it are deleted too. I built this because I needed something simple. Meds just does one thing, and stays out of your way. Open source at https://github.com/Ralph0210/Meds.

About

DiaNotes

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DiaNotes is a simple glucose tracker for people managing diabetes. Use DiaNotes to log blood sugar readings, review glucose trends over time, and keep your records organized with clear context such as fasting, pre-meal, post-meal, and bedtime. You can also connect Apple Health to import compatible blood glucose data and maintain a more complete record of your readings. All DiaNotes features are available free of charge. No subscription or in-app purchase is required. Key features: • Log blood glucose readings quickly and clearly • Connect Apple Health and import compatible blood glucose data • Review 7-, 14-, and 30-day trends and historical records • Organize readings by date, time, meal, and context • Explore Today and History insights • View estimated HbA1c insights when sufficient readings are available • Export glucose records as CSV • Set reminders to support consistent record keeping DiaNotes is designed for personal glucose tracking and educational insights. It does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment recommendations, emergency monitoring, or a substitute for professional medical advice. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://auth.dianotes.net/privacy/ DiaNotes Terms of Use: https://auth.dianotes.net/terms/

Screenshots

Meds.4 screens
DiaNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meds. at none against DiaNotes's 2. Meds. also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. DiaNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Meds. asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meds. ships an update every 5 weeks, DiaNotes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Meds. versus DiaNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeds.DiaNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB26 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYu-Huan Chang浩 邓

In-app purchases

None

Meds.

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DiaNotes

Subscriptions2
  • DiaNotes Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • DiaNotes Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Meds. free?
Meds. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DiaNotes free?
DiaNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Meds. or DiaNotes have ads?
Neither Meds. nor DiaNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meds. or DiaNotes?
Meds. ships an update every 5 weeks, and DiaNotes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Meds. was updated on November 5, 2026 and DiaNotes on October 31, 2026.

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