Comparison

Pill Reminder vs Medication Reminder & Widget

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

Head to head
About

Pill Reminder

Features
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Meet DoseLoop — the simplest way to never miss a dose again. DoseLoop makes it effortless to stay on top of your medications. Just add your meds, set your schedule, and let DoseLoop remind you when it's time. No complicated setup, no sign-up, no friction. DoseLoop is designed to be so simple that you'll actually stick with it. LOG YOUR DOSES IN SECONDS One tap is all it takes. Open DoseLoop, see what's due, and mark it as taken. Need a few more minutes? Snooze it. Want to skip? That's tracked too. Whether it's your morning vitamins or an evening prescription, DoseLoop keeps you on schedule without getting in your way. SEE YOUR DAY AT A GLANCE DoseLoop organizes your medications into a clean daily view. Morning, afternoon, evening — everything is laid out so you know exactly what to take and when. No scrolling through menus, no confusion, just your schedule. BUILD STREAKS AND STAY MOTIVATED DoseLoop tracks your daily streaks to keep you consistent. Watch your streak grow day by day and turn taking your medication into a habit you're proud of. One day at a time, one dose at a time. TRACK YOUR ADHERENCE OVER TIME Look back on your history and see how consistent you've been. DoseLoop shows your adherence data so you can spot patterns, celebrate progress, and stay accountable to yourself. NEVER RUN OUT OF MEDICATION Running low? DoseLoop tracks your remaining inventory and sends you low stock alerts before you run out. Set your refill threshold and DoseLoop will let you know when it's time to reorder. Never get caught without your medication again. SUPPORTS ALL MEDICATION TYPES Pills, capsules, tablets, liquids, injections, topical creams, inhalers, drops, and more. Whatever form your medication comes in, DoseLoop handles it. WIDGETS FOR YOUR HOME SCREEN Add the DoseLoop widget to your home screen and check your medication schedule without even opening the app. See what's coming up next, right from your home screen. PRIVATE BY DESIGN DoseLoop never sends your data to our servers. There are no accounts, no tracking, and no analytics on your health data. Your medications, doses, and history stay on your device. We couldn't read your data even if we wanted to. DOSELOOP PRO Unlock the full DoseLoop experience with a Pro subscription. • Monthly: $4.99 USD per month • Yearly: $17.99 USD per year Prices may vary by region based on Apple's regional pricing. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://yashgandhe.com/apps/terms Privacy Policy: https://yashgandhe.com/apps/privacy

About

Medication Reminder & Widget

Features
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Annie's Medication Record helps you organize everyday medication routines. Log doses, set reminders, manage stock, view a calendar, and use home-screen widgets—all in one simple app. 【Key features】 • Medication logs: record what you took, when, and how much • Reminders: schedule doses with one-time or repeating alerts • Inventory: track remaining stock, refill thresholds, and optional medication photos • Quick-dose widget: log a PRN (as-needed) dose from your home screen • Next-dose widget: see your upcoming medication at a glance • Calendar: review records day by day 【Who it's for】 • Anyone who wants help remembering daily medication • People managing multiple medications on their own • Users who prefer a fully on-device medication tracker Make daily medication management easier with Annie. 【Privacy first】 Your medication data stays on your device by default. We do not operate a cloud service that stores your medication records. You can export your data as JSON from the app whenever you need it. 【Important medical notice】 This app is a tool for organization and record-keeping only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical decisions. [Terms of Use] https://peppered-marigold-b52.notion.site/Medication-Reminder-Widget-Terms-of-Service-39daf1786c2780528721de81caf0f25e [Privacy Policy] https://peppered-marigold-b52.notion.site/Medication-Reminder-Widget-Privacy-Policy-39daf1786c27806ab2c1e84262047558

Screenshots

Pill Reminder4 screens
Medication Reminder & Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Medication Reminder & Widget at 15.1 against Pill Reminder's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Pill Reminder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Medication Reminder & Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Pill Reminder versus Medication Reminder & Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPill ReminderMedication Reminder & Widget
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB48 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperYash Rajesh GandheToshiya Karimata

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pill Reminder

Subscriptions4
  • doseloop pro (1 month)$4.991 Month
  • doseloop pro (1 month)$7.991 Month
  • doseloop pro (1 year)3 Days trial$17.991 Year
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  • doseloop pro (1 year)$24.991 Year
1 purchases

Medication Reminder & Widget

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99

Questions

Is Pill Reminder free?
Pill Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Medication Reminder & Widget free?
Medication Reminder & Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pill Reminder or Medication Reminder & Widget have ads?
Neither Pill Reminder nor Medication Reminder & Widget shows ads.

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