Comparison

RxTyper vs RxShift

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

Head to head
About

RxTyper

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RxTyper is prescription typing practice for pharmacy technicians and students. You read a script and enter it the way you would at the counter — medication, date, DAW, quantity, days supply, refills, the sig, and the prescriber. Then you find out exactly what you got wrong. Not just "incorrect": which field. WHAT YOU PRACTICE • 900+ prescriptions across 22 dosage forms — tablets, capsules, ODT, oral suspensions, eye and ear drops, inhalers, nasal sprays, insulin pens, transdermal patches, creams, ointments, suppositories and vaginal inserts • Sig codes — type the shorthand, watch it expand into the full instruction • Days supply, which is a different calculation for every form: drops per mL, puffs per canister, units per pen including priming, whole bottles for suspensions, wear interval for patches • Prescriber lookup, DAW, refills and date entry INCLUDING THE ONES THAT ARE WRONG Not every prescription that reaches you is correct. Some show a days supply the quantity will not cover. Some name a dosage form the instructions contradicts. Noticing that is the job, so the practice bank includes them. A BREAKDOWN, NOT JUST A SCORE Every answer is graded field by field — name, date, DAW, quantity, days supply, refills — and the instruction is broken down further into action, route, dose amount, frequency, special instructions and duration. When a sig is marked wrong you can see which part of it missed. TRACK WHAT ACTUALLY NEEDS WORK Overall accuracy, question-by-question review, and a running record of the mistakes you repeat. PRO • Unlimited practice — no daily limit • Targeted days supply practice: drill one kind of calculation at a time — inhalers, insulin pens, drops, liquids, patches — instead of whatever comes up • A calculations breakdown showing your accuracy per category, this week against last week, and the areas responsible for most of your errors • Week-over-week statistics • Custom sig codes — add and edit your own • Detailed instruction error tracking Without Pro you get 15 questions a day, every dosage form, and full answer breakdowns. Every prescription, prescriber name, phone number, NPI and DEA number in the app is fictional training material. RxTyper does not connect to any pharmacy system and does not handle real patient information. RxTyper Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, available monthly ($4.99) or yearly ($29.99). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy : https://rxtyper.com/privacy

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RxShift

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RxShift helps turn calculation anxiety into confidence through interactive pharmacy calculation challenges. Practice ICU calculations, TPN exercises, sterile compounding scenarios, and pharmacy math missions designed for learners preparing for pharmacy licensing exams. Built for learners preparing for: • NAPLEX® (USA) • PEBC® (Canada) • OPRA™ (Australia) • GPhC (UK) • and similar pharmacy licensing exams Inside RxShift: ICU Calculations Practice critical care calculation scenarios and strengthen your problem-solving skills. TPN Lab Build TPN formulations while balancing calories, protein, fluids, electrolytes, and formulation limits. Sterile Compounding Learn sterile preparation concepts and calculation workflows through guided scenarios. Dose Detective Solve pharmacy calculation challenges and review medication-related calculations. Codes & Conversions Master pharmacy math including mg ↔ mcg, mEq, units, dosage calculations, IV calculations, and weight-based dosing. Progress System Earn XP, unlock ranks, complete missions, and track your progress over time. RxShift is built around active learning. Instead of memorizing formulas, learners practice through challenges, scenarios, and interactive calculation exercises. Whether preparing for licensing exams or strengthening pharmacy calculation skills, RxShift provides a structured and engaging way to practice essential pharmacy calculations. Learn through challenges. Build confidence. RxShift is an independent educational application designed for learning and exam preparation. It does not provide medical advice, patient-specific recommendations, clinical decision support, or healthcare services. RxShift is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or created by NAPLEX®, PEBC®, OPRA™, GPhC, or any examination organization.

Screenshots

RxTyper4 screens
RxShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RxShift at none against RxTyper's 2. RxShift also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). RxTyper's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price and ads 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. RxTyper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RxShift asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RxTyper ships an update weekly, RxShift every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
RxTyper versus RxShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRxTyperRxShift
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB63 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAnthony Chang MartinezAhmet Bosnak

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RxTyper

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
None

RxShift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RxTyper free?
RxTyper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RxShift free?
RxShift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RxTyper or RxShift have ads?
Neither RxTyper nor RxShift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RxTyper or RxShift?
RxTyper ships an update weekly, and RxShift every 6 weeks. Most recently, RxTyper was updated on October 1, 2026 and RxShift on October 1, 2026.

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