Comparison

Dose Reminder Lite vs Pilly, Medication Reminder

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

Head to head
About

Dose Reminder Lite

Features
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Dose Reminder Lite is a calm medication reminder and pill tracker that helps you know what to take now and whether today’s dose was already logged. Built for simple daily routines, it keeps today clear, highlights what is due now or missed, and lets you record each dose in one tap. No account. No cloud setup. Just local reminders, local records, and a clean daily view. Features: - See due now, missed, upcoming, taken, and skipped doses in one place - Create medication schedules with one or more reminder times each day - Mark a dose as Taken, Skip it, or remind again in 15 minutes - Open Records to review history by 1 day, 3 days, 5 days, 7 days, or 1 month - Keep schedules and dose logs stored on your device Dose Reminder Lite is a personal reminder and logging tool. It does not provide diagnosis, treatment advice, medication interaction checks, or dosage calculation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pilly, Medication Reminder

Features
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Pilly is the friendly medication companion that does the boring parts for you. SCAN THE PACKAGE Point your camera at a medication box and Pilly reads what's printed β€” name, strength, directions, warnings β€” and fills in the whole form. Adding a med takes seconds, not minutes. REMINDERS THAT ACTUALLY WORK Take, snooze, or skip a dose right from the lock screen β€” no need to open the app. Pair each medication with a routine you already have ("after brushing teeth") and the cue appears inside the reminder. That's the habit science that actually improves adherence. YOUR DAY AT A GLANCE A home-screen widget shows today's progress ring and what's next. Inside the app, Pilly the mascot keeps your day organized: what's due, what's done, what needs catching up. UNDERSTAND YOUR ADHERENCE Streaks, weekly charts, and a monthly calendar show how you're really doing. Tap any past day to fix its record. When you skip, Pilly asks why β€” because forgetting and side effects need different solutions. BIRTH CONTROL SUPPORT Track 21+7, 24+4, or 28-day packs. Pilly knows your pack day, goes quiet on break days, and tells you when the next pack starts. BUILT FOR EVERYONE Large-text mode, a calm mode with fewer moving effects, and one-tap read-aloud that speaks your day β€” designed with older adults in mind. Caregivers can track a loved one's medications too. APPLE HEALTH Connect Apple Health to see your latest weight, heart rate, blood pressure, and glucose next to your medication insights. Health data never leaves your device. NEVER LOSE YOUR DATA Your medications and history back up to iCloud automatically. Delete the app, get a new phone β€” sign in and everything is right where you left it. SMART START Tell Pilly your age and gender and it suggests the medications people like you actually take β€” one tap fills in the whole schedule. Take-with-food meds get an extra "eat something" reminder before the dose. A REPORT YOUR DOCTOR WILL LOVE One tap creates a clean summary β€” medications, adherence, skip reasons, and your latest vitals β€” ready to share at your next appointment. ASK PILLY A built-in assistant that knows your schedule. "What's left today?" "Do I need refills soon?" Friendly help, never medical advice. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your medication list lives on your device β€” no account, no cloud copy, no ads, no tracking SDKs. AI features send only what's needed to answer your request, and Apple Health data never touches our servers. Pilly is free to try, with Pilly Plus and Pilly Pro subscriptions unlocking unlimited use and AI features. Pilly is an organizational aid, not a medical device, and does not provide medical advice. Always follow your doctor and pharmacist. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zaatar-tech-main-repo.fly.dev/api/medication-tracker/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Dose Reminder Lite4 screens
Pilly, Medication Reminder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dose Reminder Lite at none against Pilly, Medication Reminder's 3. Pilly, Medication Reminder's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pilly, Medication Reminder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Dose Reminder Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dose Reminder Lite ships an update every 5 weeks, Pilly, Medication Reminder weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Dose Reminder Lite versus Pilly, Medication Reminder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDose Reminder LitePilly, Medication Reminder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size34 MB64 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer蒁凯 εΌ zohar bouchris

In-app purchases

None

Dose Reminder Lite

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pilly, Medication Reminder

Subscriptions3
  • Pilly Plus3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pilly Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Pilly Family3 Days trial$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Dose Reminder Lite free?
Dose Reminder Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilly, Medication Reminder free?
Pilly, Medication Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dose Reminder Lite or Pilly, Medication Reminder have ads?
Neither Dose Reminder Lite nor Pilly, Medication Reminder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dose Reminder Lite or Pilly, Medication Reminder?
Dose Reminder Lite ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pilly, Medication Reminder weekly. Most recently, Dose Reminder Lite was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pilly, Medication Reminder on October 25, 2026.

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