Comparison

MedTimer vs MellowPaws

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

Head to head
About

MedTimer

Features
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MedTimer makes it simple to take the right medication at the right time β€” and lets family quietly look out for the people they love. Built for older adults and the family members who care for them, MedTimer pairs alarm-style reminders you can’t sleep through with a private care circle that keeps everyone in the loop. WHY MEDTIMER β€’ Reminders that work β€” full-screen, sound-on alerts that keep going until you respond, not a notification you swipe away and forget. β€’ One tap to log β€” mark a dose β€œtaken” in a second, and build a daily streak that keeps you motivated. β€’ Proof you’re on track β€” see your adherence rate, on-time vs. late vs. missed, and a clean per-medication breakdown. β€’ A care circle for family β€” invite a son, daughter, or caregiver to watch over a parent’s doses from anywhere. β€’ You control privacy β€” observer mode lets someone watch over you without sharing their own meds, and you decide exactly what each person sees. β€’ Missed-dose alerts β€” caregivers get notified when a dose is missed or a daily check-in doesn’t happen. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE β€’ Add each medication with a photo, dosage, and flexible schedule (daily, specific days, every other day). β€’ Meal instructions β€” before, after, or with food, on an empty stomach, or at bedtime. β€’ Daily check-ins so loved ones know you’re okay. β€’ Nicknames for every family member so your circle stays clear. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your health data is yours. Sharing is always directional and opt-in β€” invite someone to watch over you, or quietly watch over a parent, without anyone seeing more than you allow. Start free with up to 3 medications and 1 family member. Upgrade to MedTimer Pro for unlimited medications and your full family care circle. SUBSCRIPTION β€” MEDTIMER PRO MedTimer Pro unlocks unlimited medications and your full family care circle. β€’ Monthly β€” US$2.99 / month β€’ Annual β€” US$29.99 / year (best value) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Prices may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://medtimer.me/terms Privacy Policy: https://medtimer.me/privacy Questions? Visit https://medtimer.me

About

MellowPaws

Features
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Welcome to MellowPaws, a cozy mood journal with a gentle cat companion. It is a small room for your daily feelings, designed to feel soft, simple, and easy to return to. Every visit can be light: give your virtual cat water, breathe together, stretch for a moment, or create today's Mood Card. MellowPaws helps you turn ordinary check-ins into warm little memories you may actually want to save and share. Core Features Shareable Mood Cards Create beautiful daily cards from your current mood, pet, room, and bond score. Switch between Cozy, Photocard, and Diary styles, then save your favorite cards to your Album or share them with friends. A Cute Virtual Cat Your virtual cat reacts to gentle self-care actions like water, breathing, stretching, and petting. Your bond grows through steady, varied interaction, with no punishment and no streaks to lose. Tiny Surprises Your cat may leave small gifts in the room from time to time, such as a leaf, acorn, or soft feather. Discover them and keep them in your Keepsakes collection. Calm Daily Actions Small prompts like taking a sip of water, breathing three times, stretching your shoulders, looking outside, or putting your phone down help make the app feel useful without turning it into homework. Private by Design Your mood notes and card images are created locally on your device. No account is required, and your personal mood journal stays with you. Why MellowPaws? Many mood trackers feel too serious, and many virtual pets ask for too much. MellowPaws is intentionally gentle: a cute companion, a cozy room, and one beautiful card at a time.

Screenshots

MedTimer4 screens
MellowPaws4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MellowPaws at none against MedTimer's 2. MedTimer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. MedTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MellowPaws asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
MedTimer versus MellowPaws: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedTimerMellowPaws
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size93 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEE CHER SENGXinyu Hong

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MedTimer

Subscriptions2
  • Medtimer Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Medtimer Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
None

MellowPaws

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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