Comparison

Pillko vs Pill Control

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

Head to head
About

Pillko

Features
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Pillko is a friendly pill reminder and medication tracker built to help you stay on top of your daily health routine. Create medication schedules, get timely reminders, and check off doses as you take them. Pillko helps you track pills, ADHD medication, vitamins, supplements, birth control, and other recurring meds in one simple place. Features: β€’ Pill and medication reminders β€’ Daily med schedules β€’ Dose check-ins β€’ Snooze and follow-up reminders β€’ Medication history β€’ Progress tracking β€’ CSV and PDF history export β€’ Simple, calm design for everyday use Whether you take one pill a day or manage multiple medications, Pillko gives you a clear schedule and gentle reminders so you can build a routine that feels easier to follow. Pillko is not medical advice. Always follow guidance from your doctor, pharmacist, or healthcare provider.

About

Pill Control

Features
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PillControl helps you stay consistent with your medications through a simple, friendly daily routine. Track medicines, create reminder schedules, and keep all your treatment info in one place. Whether you take one vitamin or manage a full plan, PillControl makes it easier to stay on time and organized. Features Create and manage medication schedules Flexible reminders (daily, weekly, custom intervals, cycles) Track doctor appointments and related notes Easy-to-read calendar and medication history Custom notification sounds Multi-language support Optional iCloud sync across your Apple devices Premium options for advanced usage Who it’s for People who want to avoid missed doses Users with multiple daily medications Anyone supporting family medication routines PillControl is designed to be clear, fast, and stress-free, so you can focus on your healthβ€”not on remembering every reminder. Important: PillControl is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional for treatment decisions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pillsnotify.github.io/Pill-Control/privacy.html

Screenshots

Pillko4 screens
Pill Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pill Control at every 2 weeks against Pillko's every 5 weeks. Pill Control also leads on iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pillko sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Pill Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pillko ships an update every 5 weeks, Pill Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Pillko versus Pill Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPillkoPill Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.018.2 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB12 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperArgo Dwi UtomoAlina Kozych

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pillko

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

Pill Control

Subscriptions2
  • Pill Control Premium$0.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$12.99

Questions

Is Pillko free?
Pillko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pill Control free?
Pill Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pillko or Pill Control have ads?
Neither Pillko nor Pill Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pillko or Pill Control?
Pillko ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pill Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pillko was updated on November 9, 2026 and Pill Control on October 31, 2026.

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