Bads vs Pillu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Bads
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Most habit apps want you to quit. Bads just wants to help you understand yourself. Log what happened, when, and where - in a simple conversation that takes seconds. Over time, Bads finds the patterns you couldn't see yourself: the Friday mornings, the commute home, the specific places where certain habits tend to show up. And when a tough moment hits, Bads is ready. It surfaces strategies that have helped others in the same situation: breathing techniques, physical resets, harm reduction tips. Tailored to your habits, available right when you need them. No streaks to break. No shame. Just awareness, and the tools to do something with it. What Bads does: - Conversational logging - quick, calm, no forms - Pattern detection - In-the-moment coping strategies and guides - Curated reading from trusted health sources - Works for alcohol, tobacco, weed, gambling, and more Progress isn't always a straight line. Bads meets you where you are.
Pillu
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Never miss a dose again. Pillu helps you stay on track with simple, reliable medication reminders β from daily pills like birth control to long-term treatments. No accounts. No tracking. Just what you need. β’ Smart reminders Get notified at the right time, with a gentle follow-up if you forget β’ One-tap logging Mark a dose instantly from the notification β’ Critical medication mode Escalating reminders for medications that canβt wait β’ Flexible schedules Daily, specific days, intervals, or as needed β’ Export your data Generate a clear PDF to share with your doctor β’ Built for daily pills Perfect for birth control and routine medications β’ Family sharing Let someone you trust view your schedule via iCloud PRIVACY Your privacy matters. Pillu does not collect any data. Everything stays on your device and syncs securely with iCloud. Simple. Reliable. Respectful. Terms and conditions: https://elsadek.ch/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://elsadek.ch/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pillu at every 3 days against Bads's every 3 weeks. Pillu also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). 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
Both are free to download. Bads sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pillu sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bads ships an update every 3 weeks, Pillu every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bads | Pillu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 17.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oliver Dieke | Maged El Sadek |
In-app purchases
Bads
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$3.99
- Large Tip$8.99
Pillu
- Monatsabo7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Jahresabo7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Pillu Pro$9.99
- Einmalkauf$39.99









