Comparison

Dose Timer vs Pill Reminder

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

Head to head
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.

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Pill Reminder

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Pill Reminder: Dose Timer helps you start a medication or supplement schedule from the moment you take the first dose. Instead of planning around fixed clock times, tap Taken Now and the app calculates what comes next. FAST DOSE TIMERS โ€ข Start a timer from the current moment โ€ข See the next dose and time remaining at a glance โ€ข Mark a dose taken, snooze it, or stop the timer โ€ข Later reminders adjust from the time a dose is actually recorded FLEXIBLE PROTOCOLS Create simple or phased schedules, such as every 15 minutes for the first few doses, then every few hours afterward. Save protocols for quick reuse, or enter a one-time schedule when you need it. CLEAR HISTORY Review taken and skipped doses, correct accidental entries, and export your history as a PDF or CSV when you choose. OPTIONAL DOSE WARNINGS Enter your own minimum time between doses or maximum doses within a time period. The app compares new doses with matching medication names in your recorded history and warns before you continue. Warnings depend on the instructions and dose history you enter. Pill Reminder: Dose Timer does not verify medication directions or provide medical advice. Always follow the label and guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. PRIVATE BY DESIGN โ€ข No account required โ€ข Medication information stays on your device โ€ข No advertising โ€ข Nothing is shared unless you choose to export it TRY IT FIRST The first 10 successful dose timer starts are included. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited starts. Protocols, history, corrections, exports, and stopping an active timer remain available. Simple, focused, and designed for the moment you need to remember what comes next.

Screenshots

Dose Timer4 screens
Pill Reminder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Pill Reminder at 3 against Dose Timer's 1. Pill Reminder also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Dose Timer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Pill Reminder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Dose Timer versus Pill Reminder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDose TimerPill Reminder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroyuki KakoKARL CARLSON

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Dose Timer

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

Pill Reminder

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$6.99

Questions

Is Dose Timer free?
Dose Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pill Reminder free?
Pill Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dose Timer or Pill Reminder have ads?
Neither Dose Timer nor Pill Reminder shows ads.

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