Comparison

MedMinder vs SimpleRX

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

Head to head
About

MedMinder

This app helps you manage your medication schedule with timely reminders and dose tracking. It securely stores all your health data locally on your device, ensuring privacy. Features include refill alerts and home screen widgets for quick logging.

Highlights
  • Medication scheduling and reminders
  • Local data storage for privacy
  • Dose history and adherence tracking
  • Refill supply monitoring
  • Home screen widget for quick logging
  • Live Activities for iOS
Features
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MedMinder is the simple, private medication tracker that keeps you on top of every dose — without sending your health data anywhere. ADD YOUR MEDICATIONS IN SECONDS Search from millions of medications using the built-in drug database. Set your schedule, dose amount, and meal timing. MedMinder handles the rest. REMINDERS THAT ACTUALLY WORK Get timely alerts for every dose, even through Focus and Silent mode on iOS 26. Live Activities show a countdown on your Dynamic Island and Lock Screen so your next dose is always front of mind. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your full dose history, daily adherence rate, and current streak at a glance. MedMinder uses the same ≥80% adherence benchmark used by pharmacists so you know where you really stand. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Log a dose with a single tap — right from your Home Screen. No need to open the app. REFILL TRACKING MedMinder monitors your pill supply and warns you when you're running low so you never get caught without your medication. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE Everything is stored locally on your iPhone. No account required. No data ever leaves your device. FREE FOREVER - Up to 3 medications - 7 days of dose history - Reminders and widget included MEDMINDER PREMIUM Unlock unlimited medications, full history, and more. - Annual plan - Lifetime access MedMinder is a reminder and logging tool. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions.

About

SimpleRX

This app helps users manage their medications with automatic reminders and refill alerts. It also offers features for caregivers to monitor adherence and provides crucial medical information for emergencies.

Highlights
  • Medication tracking and reminders
  • Barcode scanning for prescriptions
  • Refill alerts
  • Caregiver monitoring
  • Drug interaction checker
  • Medical ID card
  • Printable EMS Quick Reference Card
Features
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SimpleRX is a medication tracker built by a paramedic who saw firsthand what happens when patients can't remember their medications. It's designed to be simple enough for anyone to use, and detailed enough to matter when it counts. For patients: Add your prescriptions in seconds by typing the name or scanning the barcode on your pill bottle. SimpleRX looks up what the medication is for and sets your daily reminders automatically. When you're running low, it reminds you to refill before you run out. For caregivers: Stay connected to the people you care for. Get notified when they take a dose, miss one, or need a refill. View their medications, adherence history, and emergency information — all from your own phone. Safety features built in: SimpleRX checks for drug interactions every time you add a new medication and explains them in plain English. It tells you what side effects to expect when starting something new, and alerts opioid patients about Narcan and where to get it free. Emergency ready: Build a complete Medical ID card with your conditions, allergies, blood type, DNR status, and emergency contacts. Generate a printable EMS Quick Reference Card that first responders can read at a glance, designed by a paramedic for patients. What makes SimpleRX different: Large buttons and clear text designed for elderly users Speaks your medication name out loud when it's time to take it No complicated setup, works in minutes Available in English and Spanish Caregiver access is always free One simple price, no subscription ever

Screenshots

MedMinder4 screens
SimpleRX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: SimpleRX at free against MedMinder's freemium. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. MedMinder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and SimpleRX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MedMinder against 5.0 for SimpleRX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MedMinder ships an update every 8 days, SimpleRX every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MedMinder versus SimpleRX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedMinderSimpleRX
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHrdlicka Apps LLCLuke Heyne

Customer experience

MedMinder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SimpleRX

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MedMinder

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • MedMinder Premium$24.99
1 purchases

SimpleRX

One-time1
  • Unlock SimpleRX$2.99

Questions

Is MedMinder free?
MedMinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpleRX free?
SimpleRX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MedMinder or SimpleRX?
MedMinder and SimpleRX are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do MedMinder or SimpleRX have ads?
Neither MedMinder nor SimpleRX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MedMinder or SimpleRX?
MedMinder ships an update every 8 days, and SimpleRX every 5 days. Most recently, MedMinder was updated on September 30, 2026 and SimpleRX on October 11, 2026.

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