Comparison

MedTimer vs PillTime

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

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PillTime

Features
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PillTime β€” Medication schedule reminders. PillTime is built around one focused idea, with a clean iPhone-native interface and no clutter. Open it and start immediately β€” no account, no sign-in. FEATURES - Medication schedule reminders - Fast, native SwiftUI interface - Works fully offline - Light and dark mode PRIVACY PillTime keeps everything on your device. No accounts, no ads, no tracking. β€” SUBSCRIPTION β€” PillTime Premium unlocks all features. - Weekly: $9.99 per week - Yearly: $49.99 per year (3-day free trial) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

MedTimer4 screens
PillTime3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MedTimer at every 6 days against PillTime's every 3 weeks. MedTimer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and PillTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MedTimer ships an update every 6 days, PillTime every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
MedTimer versus PillTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedTimerPillTime
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size93 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEE CHER SENGPhuc Pham

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MedTimer

Subscriptions2
  • Medtimer Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Medtimer Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
2 purchases

PillTime

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is MedTimer free?
MedTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PillTime free?
PillTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MedTimer or PillTime have ads?
Neither MedTimer nor PillTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MedTimer or PillTime?
MedTimer ships an update every 6 days, and PillTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, MedTimer was updated on November 5, 2026 and PillTime on November 5, 2026.

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