Comparison

Pill Reminder vs Dose Timer

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

Head to head
About

Pill Reminder

Features
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Meds only work when you take them. PillsNow makes sure you do โ€“ a reminder for every dose, one tap to log it. โ€“ Always know what you've taken: See every dose checked off for today โ€“ and what's still due. No more wondering if you already took it. โ€“ Get notified when it's time: Set a daily schedule for each medication or vitamin. PillsNow sends you a notification at the right time, every day. โ€“ Mark it taken without opening the app: "Mark as Taken" or "Remind in 15 min" โ€“ right from the notification on your lock screen. โ€“ Never run out: Tell PillsNow how many doses you have left. It'll alert you when it's time to refill โ€“ before you run out. โ€“ See how consistent you've been: Review your past 30 days in one view. Spot the days you missed. Share your history with your doctor if needed. โ€“ Works for any schedule: Once a day, twice a day, every other day, specific days of the week, or as needed โ€“ set it up exactly how your prescription says. โ€“ Keep notes alongside your doses: Log how you're feeling, reactions, or anything worth remembering โ€“ right next to the dose it relates to. PillsNow Premium includes: โ€“ Unlimited medications โ€“ Daily dose notifications โ€“ Stock tracking and refill alerts โ€“ 30-day adherence report โ€“ Notes for each medication *Premium features require a subscription after the free trial. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Download PillsNow today and take the stress out of your daily health routine. A few seconds a day is all it takes to stay on track. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.hippoapps.dev/privacy

About

Dose Timer

Features
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Stop wondering "when did I take that?" Dose Timer is a countdown app for as-needed (PRN) medicines โ€” headache pills, fever reducers, stomach medicine. Log a dose with one tap, and see exactly when you can take the next one. No more staring at the clock in the middle of the night. โ–  One-tap logging Tap "Taken" and a dose log is recorded at the current time โ€” the countdown starts instantly (with a 5-second Undo in case you tap by mistake). โ–  Know what's next, at a glance "2h 15m left" or "Interval has passed" โ€” based on the interval you set, the current state is always clear at a glance. โ–  Daily limit, at a glance See how many times you've taken a dose today (e.g. "2/4 today"). Once you hit your limit, the app shows "Today's limit reached." โ–  Editable history Forgot to log a dose right away? Add a past dose with a specific time, and edit or delete any entry. Everything is organized by day. โ–  Optional interval-elapsed notifications A quiet local notification you can turn on or off per medicine. It only says "the interval has passed" โ€” it never tells you to take anything. โ–  Track medicines separately โ€” including your kids' Add multiple medicines to track your own headache pills and your child's fever reducer separately (up to 2 free). โ–  Home & Lock Screen widgets (Medicine Pass) Keep a live countdown ring for your chosen medicine on the Home or Lock Screen, and log a dose right from the widget โ€” without opening the app. โ–  iCloud sync Your medicines and dose logs carry over across devices and reinstalls via iCloud. โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€• Please read before you rely on this app โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€• This app has no built-in knowledge of medicines. You enter the dosing interval and daily limit yourself, based on the package instructions or your doctor's/pharmacist's guidance. The app only records your input and calculates estimates from it โ€” it does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or dosing instructions. Always follow the package insert and your doctor's or pharmacist's directions for dosage and usage. โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€• Pricing โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€•โ€• Track up to 2 medicines for free. Adding a 3rd medicine, Home/Lock Screen widgets, and CSV export of your dose logs require Medicine Pass โ€” a one-time purchase (ยฅ900 in Japan; price shown in your local currency at checkout), not a subscription. Optional tips to support development are also available (Coffee / Good Burger / Dinner, all consumable, priced at roughly ยฅ500 / ยฅ1,500 / ยฅ5,000). All core features work the same whether or not you purchase anything. Privacy Policy: https://kakovail.info/privacy/ * This app only records doses and shows estimates. It does not provide medical evaluation, advice, or diagnosis.

Screenshots

Pill Reminder4 screens
Dose Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pill Reminder at every 4 days against Dose Timer's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Pill Reminder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per 7 days and Dose Timer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pill Reminder ships an update every 4 days, Dose Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Pill Reminder versus Dose Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPill ReminderDose Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size16 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr BarbarskyiHiroyuki Kako

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pill Reminder

Subscriptions4
  • Annual Premium$8.497 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$8.497 Days
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$34.991 Year
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  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$99.99
4 purchases

Dose Timer

One-time4
  • Coffee$2.99
  • Medicine Pass$2.99
  • Good Burger$9.99
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  • Dinner$29.99

Questions

Is Pill Reminder free?
Pill Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dose Timer free?
Dose Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pill Reminder or Dose Timer have ads?
Neither Pill Reminder nor Dose Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pill Reminder or Dose Timer?
Pill Reminder ships an update every 4 days, and Dose Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pill Reminder was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dose Timer on October 8, 2026.

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