Comparison

TabletMinder vs Dose Deck

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

Head to head
About

TabletMinder

Features
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Never miss a dose. Built for the UK. TabletMinder is the free medication reminder app that UK users have been asking for. No subscription. No paywall. No ads. Just reliable reminders for your tablets and medicines. Complete UK medication database included: Search 50,000+ UK medications instantly. Works completely offline - no internet needed. Includes generic and branded names (paracetamol, Co-codamol, Lansoprazole, etc.). Export medication information as PDF for free. Database sourced from NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices (dm+d) under Open Government Licence. TabletMinder is an independent app, not affiliated with the NHS. Track 5 medications free, forever: Unlike apps that limit you to 2 medications or force subscriptions, TabletMinder gives you 5 medication tracking slots - completely free, permanently. Reminders that work on brain fog days: Flexible schedules: daily, weekly, monthly, or custom patterns. Multiple reminder times per medication. Quick-log doses from notifications. Snooze options when you need them. Perfect for tablets, pills, inhalers, injections. Privacy you can trust: Your medication data never leaves your iPhone. We cannot see what you take, when you take it, or anything else. GDPR compliant with Apple's Data Not Collected privacy label. Built for UK healthcare: Perfect companion to NHS App for repeat prescriptions. Export adherence reports for GP appointments. British terminology throughout (tablets, chemist, GP surgery). Supports UK medication names and dosage formats. Track your progress: Visual calendar showing doses taken. Streak tracking for motivation. 7-day adherence view (free), unlimited history with Pro. Share reports with family or carers. Optional Pro upgrade: Track unlimited medications and access full adherence history with affordable one-time or subscription options. Free version is genuinely useful - Pro just removes limits. Pricing: Free forever: 5 medications, 7-day reports Pro: £1.99/month, £14.99/year, or £39.99 lifetime No hidden costs, cancel anytime Perfect for: Managing chronic conditions, ADHD medication schedules, diabetes insulin timing, blood pressure tablets, elderly care, post-surgery routines, repeat NHS prescriptions. Download TabletMinder - the medication reminder app that stays free. Privacy Policy: https://ukhealth.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://ukhealth.app/terms

About

Dose Deck

This app helps individuals and their loved ones manage medications reliably and privately. It offers daily checklists, smart reminders, and free caregiver accounts for overseeing or managing another person's medication regimen. Features include AI prescription label scanning and secure, encrypted data storage.

Highlights
  • Daily medication checklist
  • Smart reminders
  • Free caregiver accounts
  • AI prescription label scanning
  • Encrypted data storage
  • No ads or data selling
Features
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The medication tracker built for everyone. Caregiving without a subscription. Dose Deck helps you and your loved ones take medications on time — reliably and privately. — What you get — • Daily medication checklist with smart reminders • Reminders that actually work • Free caregiver accounts to oversee or manage a parent or partner's regimen • Smart AI prescription label scanning • Encrypted data, stored securely in the EU • No ads. No data sold. No surprises. — Built for caregivers — Caring for an elderly parent? Managing your child's prescriptions? Dose Deck lets you invite caregivers with a single tap, see what's been taken (and what hasn't), and revoke access at any time. You can even directly manage their medication if given permission. — Built in the UK — Tested with British and international pharmacy labels, NHS prescription terminology, and timezone transitions handled correctly. — Privacy first — We don't sell your data. We don't share it with pharmaceutical companies. We don't run ads. Health data is sensitive — we treat it that way. Read our plain-English privacy policy at: https://dosedeck.uk/privacy — What's not here, on purpose — We don't gamify your health. No streaks, no rewards, no badges. We don't claim to diagnose drug interactions or give medical advice. For that, talk to your Doctor or Pharmacist. — Get in touch — Questions, feedback, or a feature request? Email support@dosedeck.uk We read every message. — Subscription terms — Premium is auto-renewing. Cancel any time in Settings Apple ID Subscriptions. Apple's terms apply: https://apple.co/3RoITRX Privacy policy: https://dosedeck.uk/privacy Terms of service: https://dosedeck.uk/terms

Screenshots

TabletMinder3 screens
Dose Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

TabletMinder and Dose Deck are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. TabletMinder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Dose Deck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TabletMinder ships an update weekly, Dose Deck every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TabletMinder versus Dose Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabletMinderDose Deck
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB17 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPeter HunterShaun Howlett-Molloy

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TabletMinder

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro - Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • TabletMinder Pro Lifetime$39.99
2 purchases

Dose Deck

Subscriptions2
  • Dose Deck Premium$3.991 Month
  • Dose Deck Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is TabletMinder free?
TabletMinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dose Deck free?
Dose Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TabletMinder or Dose Deck have ads?
Neither TabletMinder nor Dose Deck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TabletMinder or Dose Deck?
TabletMinder ships an update weekly, and Dose Deck every 10 days. Most recently, TabletMinder was updated on October 1, 2026 and Dose Deck on October 1, 2026.

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