Pillbeat vs PillBox AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Pillbeat
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Pillbeat is a medication reminder and tracker built around one promise: reminders that actually go off. Doses fire like alarms โ full-screen and persistent, breaking through Silent and Focus โ so a reminder isn't a banner you might miss. Mark a dose Taken right from the alert, without unlocking your phone. FREE โ AND FULLY USABLE โข Add medications with name, dose, form, and an optional photo โข Flexible schedules: fixed daily times, every X hours, specific weekdays, every X days, or cyclic (for example 21 on / 7 off) โข A clear Today view โ due, upcoming, and overdue at a glance, with no pop-up blocking your list โข Log a dose late or retroactively โ a missed dose is never hidden โข Adherence history with a calendar and streak โข Works fully offline, no account required โข Local export and backup so your data survives reinstalling the app โข Your medication list is never capped PILLBEAT PRO โ ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION โข Automatic iCloud sync and cloud backup across all your devices โข Care โ share your medication list with a family member on their own Apple ID; they see it and change nothing โข For a medication that matters, they can ask to be alerted when a dose is still unconfirmed after a waiting time they choose Pillbeat keeps your medications, schedules, and history on your device. Premium adds automatic sync through your own private iCloud, and shares your list only with the person you invite โ we run no servers and cannot read your data. Designed to be easy to read and simple to use, for caregivers and older users too. Pillbeat is a personal reminder and tracking tool. It does not provide medical advice.
PillBox AI
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PillBox is a smart tracker for medications, vitamins and supplements. Upload your doctor's prescription โ the app recognizes the drugs, dosages and schedule, builds a convenient plan, and reminds you of every dose. Why PillBox: โ Schedule from your prescription. Snap a photo or upload a PDF โ PillBox sorts your intakes by time of day: morning, day, evening, night. โ One tap to check off. A progress ring shows how many doses are left today. โ Adherence calendar. A clear day-by-day history, no-miss streaks, and your overall adherence rate. โ Progress tree. The longer your streak, the more your tree blossoms โ a gentle motivation not to skip doses. โ Light & dark themes. The look adapts to your mood and the time of day. โ Reminders. Notifications for every dose so you never forget. โ Special intake conditions. "With food" and "before food", courses with a delayed start, and doses on workout days. Your data: Your intake history is stored on your device, and you can export it anytime. Important: PillBox helps you follow your prescriptions but does not replace a doctor's advice. Discuss any changes to your therapy with your physician. Plant your seed today and grow your tree of health with PillBox. Terms of Use (EULA): https://pillbox.cyou/terms Privacy Policy: https://pillbox.cyou/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PillBox AI at 15.1 against Pillbeat's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Pillbeat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PillBox AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Pillbeat | PillBox AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Arkadiusz Zembrowski | Iana Soboleva |
In-app purchases
Pillbeat
- Pillbeat Pro$9.99
PillBox AI
- PillBox Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
- PillBox Plus 6 Months$14.996 Months
- PillBox Plus Yearly$22.991 Year







