Pillsby vs PetMed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pillsby
This app simplifies pet medication management by centralizing all schedules and doses. It provides timely reminders and allows for instant logging to ensure consistent care across multiple pets and family members.
- Track multiple pets and medications
- Receive dose reminders
- Log doses instantly
- Identify missed doses
- Family synchronization
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Managing your pet's medications is stressful enough. Pillsby makes it simple. Whether you have one pet or five, Pillsby keeps every medication, every dose, and every schedule in one place — so you never wonder "did I already give it to them?" Built for multi-pet households: - Track multiple pets and multiple medications at once - Get reminders before every dose - Log doses instantly so the whole family stays in sync - Know immediately if a dose was missed No cluttered features. No vet portals. Just simple, reliable medication tracking — designed for pet owners who want peace of mind.
PetMed
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PetMed helps you manage your pet’s medications with smart reminders, quick dose logging, and a complete treatment history. Stay on top of pills, drops, supplements, and recurring treatments for one or multiple pets. PetMed keeps daily schedules organized so you always know what was given, what was snoozed, and what was missed. FEATURES SMART MEDICATION REMINDERS - Notifications for every scheduled dose - Quick actions to give or snooze from the notification - Flexible schedules for daily, weekly, custom, and as-needed meds - Low-stock alerts for tracked medications DOSE LOGGING AND HISTORY - Mark doses as taken, late, missed, or skipped - Add notes when you log a dose - Review recent medication history at any time - See adherence trends over time BUILT FOR PET HOUSEHOLDS - Manage multiple pets in one app - Separate medication schedules per pet - Pet profiles with health details and medication lists - Support for dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, rodents, insects, and horses WIDGETS AND LIVE ACTIVITIES - See the next dose from your Home Screen - Track countdowns with Live Activities - Use quick actions without navigating through the app REPORTS AND ORGANIZATION - Monthly calendar view - PDF and CSV exports - Optional calendar sync - Refill and inventory tracking PRIVACY Your pet’s medication data stays under your control. PetMed does not replace veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment decisions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pillsby at none against PetMed's 5. PetMed's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). 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
Both are free to download. PetMed sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pillsby asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pillsby | PetMed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Luke Downie | Rene Durazo |
In-app purchases
Pillsby
No in-app purchases
PetMed
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Annual$44.991 Year
- Cookie$0.99
- Toy$2.99
- Bed$4.99
