Comparison

Pill Reminder vs Bariatric Timer

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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Do you often forget to take your medication Pill Reminder helps you stay consistent with your daily medication routine in a simple and easy way No complicated setup required Just open the app mark your dose and move on --- Key Features Medication reminders - Set morning afternoon and evening reminders - Support interval-based schedules - Never miss a dose Quick schedule setup - Set daily dose frequency easily - Choose your start time - Fit your routine Dose tracking - Mark doses as taken or skipped - Track daily progress - View recent activity logs Simple and lightweight - One tap to record a dose - Fast and easy to use - Designed for daily routines --- Recommended for - Users who forget medication timing - People with recurring medication routines - Anyone looking for a simple health reminder - Caregivers managing family medication --- Why choose Pill Reminder - All in one reminder and tracking system - Simple and consistent experience - Built for real daily use - Lightweight and fast --- Privacy This app does not collect any personal data All data is stored locally on your device --- Start now and stay consistent with your medication Medical Disclaimer This app is a tool for recording medication schedules and providing reminders; it does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment advice. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or medication. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this app.

About

Bariatric Timer

This app assists users in maintaining a specific eating pace with gentle cues and discreet watch vibrations. It also offers hydration reminders and allows for the export of meal session data. Users can customize timing and access advanced features through a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Paced meal eating with Eat/Pause cues
  • Discreet Apple Watch haptic feedback
  • Automated hydration countdowns
  • Customizable phase timing
  • Session history and data export (PDF/CSV)
  • Multiple timing profiles (Premium)
Features
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BariPace helps you follow your own bariatric eating rhythm on iPhone and Apple Watch. Start a paced meal, follow clear Eat and Pause cues, and feel a discreet Watch tap at each transition. When the meal ends, BariPace can start a hydration countdown using the interval you selected from your care team's guidance. Review completed sessions, add an optional comfort note, and create a factual PDF or CSV personal record when you choose to share it. Free features: - Unlimited core Eat/Pause pacing on iPhone and Apple Watch - Custom phase timing - Seven days of session history Premium features: - Automated hydration-spacing reminders - Multiple timing profiles and advanced cue patterns - Full history, trends, notes, and complete export - Eligible Watch and Smart Stack features BariPace does not provide medical advice, diagnose a condition, or prescribe timing. Follow your clinician's instructions and drink whenever you need to. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel in your Apple Account subscription settings. Terms of use: https://shortsblink.com/termsbaripaceapp Privacy policy: https://shortsblink.com/privacybaripaceapp

Screenshots

Pill Reminder4 screens
Bariatric Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pill Reminder at none against Bariatric Timer's 2. Pill Reminder also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Bariatric Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. Bariatric Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Pill Reminder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pill Reminder ships an update every 3 weeks, Bariatric Timer every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Pill Reminder versus Bariatric Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPill ReminderBariatric Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBroSisterSmart Automation SRL

In-app purchases

None

Pill Reminder

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bariatric Timer

Subscriptions2
  • BariPace Weekly$1.997 Days
  • BariPace Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Pill Reminder free?
Pill Reminder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bariatric Timer free?
Bariatric Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pill Reminder or Bariatric Timer have ads?
Pill Reminder shows ads; Bariatric Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Pill Reminder or Bariatric Timer?
Pill Reminder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bariatric Timer every 9 days. Most recently, Pill Reminder was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bariatric Timer on October 31, 2026.

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