Comparison

Medly vs LastDose

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

Head to head
About

Medly

Features
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Medly is a simple medication reminder app that does one thing and does it well: it reminds you when to take your meds and lets you confirm each dose in one tap. No drug databases. No pharmacy integrations. No clutter. Just reliable reminders and a clear view of your daily medication status. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your medications and set the times you need to take them — once, twice, or three times daily. 2. Medly sends you a notification at each scheduled time with a "Took It" button. 3. Tap the button right from the notification. Done. No need to open the app. 4. Open the app anytime to see your Today view — which doses are taken, which are pending, and which you missed. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Create a free account to keep your medications and dose history backed up in the cloud. Switch phones, delete the app, reinstall — your data is always there when you sign back in. FEATURES - Per-medication reminders at the exact times you set - "Took It" button right on the notification — confirm without opening the app - Snooze a reminder if you need a few more minutes - Follow-up reminder if you forget to respond - Today timeline showing all your doses and their status - Cloud backup — your data is safe even if you delete the app - Sync across multiple devices with one account - Dose history log grouped by date - Support for multiple daily doses per medication - Custom colors and icons for each medication - 10-second undo if you tap by mistake - CSV export to share your history with your doctor - Full dark mode support - Designed for accessibility: VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and high contrast YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL Medly does not sell or share your data with anyone. Your medication and dose information is stored securely in the cloud solely to provide the sync and backup features. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from within the app. Whether you take one pill in the morning or manage several medications throughout the day, Medly keeps it simple. Add your meds, set your times, and let the reminders do the work. Your health routine, simplified.

About

LastDose

Effortlessly track your medications and pills with simple one-tap logging. Choose between as-needed tracking or scheduled reminders with countdown timers to ensure you never miss a dose. Your data is private and synced via iCloud.

Highlights
  • One-tap dose logging
  • Time since last dose timer
  • Medication reminders with countdowns
  • Repeat alerts
  • Dose history
  • Color-coded medication cards
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Did I already take this? Stop guessing. Know instantly. LastDose is the simplest way to track your medication, pills, and doses — without friction, setup, or complexity. Just tap and log. Most apps try to automate everything. LastDose is built to make you aware. TWO MODES — YOUR WAY As-Needed A calm, pressure-free medication tracker that shows exactly how long it’s been since your last dose. Perfect for painkillers, supplements, or occasional meds. Scheduled Set your medication schedule with reminders and countdown timers. Know exactly when your next dose is due — no thinking required. KEY FEATURES • One-tap dose logging • Clear “time since last dose” timer • Medication reminders with countdowns • Repeat alerts so you never miss a dose • Full dose history, grouped by day • Color-coded medication cards for quick recognition • iCloud sync — your data is backed up across devices PRIVACY FIRST No accounts. No servers. Your data stays on your device and in your private iCloud. FREE TO USE Track up to 3 medications for free. Unlock unlimited medications with a one-time purchase — no subscriptions.

Screenshots

Medly4 screens
LastDose4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Medly at none against LastDose's 1. Medly also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. LastDose sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Medly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Medly versus LastDose: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedlyLastDose
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMina SaadIgal Sidoy

In-app purchases

None

Medly

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LastDose

One-time1
  • Unlimited Medications$3.99

Questions

Is Medly free?
Medly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LastDose free?
LastDose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Medly or LastDose have ads?
Neither Medly nor LastDose shows ads.

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