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Drugs.com Medication Guide vs GoodRx

Drugs.com Medication Guide 4.8★ · Free to download 45
Winner GoodRx
GoodRx 4.8★ · Free to download 90

GoodRx is the clear winner for prescription savings and ease of use, while Drugs.com Medication Guide struggles with recent app changes, login issues, and aggressive monetization.

Full reviews: Drugs.com Medication Guide · GoodRx

GoodRx excels at helping users find the lowest prices for prescriptions, often beating insurance co-pays, and is praised for its ease of use. Drugs.com Medication Guide offers comprehensive drug information and medication tracking, but recent updates have introduced significant usability issues, aggressive subscription models, and login problems.

Head to head

Core Functionality: Drug Information & Tracking tieR2R6R8R9
Drugs.com Medication Guide Drugs.com Medication Guide is highly valued by users for its comprehensive drug information, including doses, side effects, and interactions, and for its ability to track and organize personal and family medications R2R8R14. Medical professionals also find it helpful for checking interactions and side effects R2. However, some users report issues with identifying pills and missing drug class information R6R9.
GoodRx GoodRx's core functionality revolves around finding and comparing prescription prices R70R71. Users consistently praise it for saving them significant amounts of money, often more than their insurance R70R71R83.
Ease of Use & Reliability edge: GoodRxR15R18R22R28
Drugs.com Medication Guide Drugs.com Medication Guide users report significant issues with recent app changes, including difficulty adding medications, cumbersome navigation, and frequent logouts R15R18R22. Many users also struggle with login problems, including failed CAPTCHA and inability to use Apple ID R28.
GoodRx GoodRx is widely praised for being easy to use and navigate R85. Users find it straightforward to look up medications and compare prices . However, some recent reviews mention annoying 'are you human' sliders and difficulty navigating the app .
Price/Value & Monetization edge: GoodRxR1R4R10R16
Drugs.com Medication Guide Drugs.com Medication Guide has faced strong negative feedback regarding its monetization strategy. Users are upset about the shift from a one-time or annual fee (e.g., $5) to remove ads, to monthly subscriptions (e.g., $8.99, $14.99, $29.99) for ad removal and additional features R1R4R10R16. Many feel this is greedy and a scam R1R4R10.
GoodRx GoodRx is overwhelmingly praised for its value, with users consistently reporting significant savings on prescription medications, often making them cheaper than insurance co-pays R70R71. The free version is highly effective, though some users note that member prices can be misleading or that companion card pricing isn't always shown in the app .
Customer Support & Cancellation tieR1R10R13R19
Drugs.com Medication Guide Drugs.com Medication Guide users report severe difficulties canceling subscriptions and contacting support. They describe being unable to cancel free trials, receiving error messages when trying to contact support, and being continuously charged R1R10R13R19.
GoodRx GoodRx has some negative reviews regarding online consultations, where users paid for a consultation only to be told they needed to see a primary care doctor or urgent care, and then had difficulty getting refunds . There are also reports of recurring charges for unused accounts that are difficult to stop .
Features & Utility edge: GoodRxR8R14R21R26
Drugs.com Medication Guide Drugs.com Medication Guide offers features like medication tracking for individuals and families, drug interaction checkers, and the ability to print medication lists for doctor visits R8R14R27. However, recent updates have removed the printing ability for some users and introduced intrusive ads that block content R26. Some users also note it's not good for UK-licensed drugs R21.
GoodRx GoodRx's primary utility is finding discounted prescription prices across various pharmacies R70R71R85. It also offers online consultations, though these have received mixed reviews . Some users miss features like managing reminders . A drawback is that not all pharmacies accept GoodRx coupons, requiring users to shop around .
Pick Drugs.com Medication Guide if

you prioritize a comprehensive drug information database and medication tracking features, and are willing to navigate recent usability issues and potentially pay for a subscription to remove ads.

Pick GoodRx if

your primary goal is to save money on prescription medications, as it consistently provides significant discounts and is generally easy to use for price comparison.

Evidence note: GoodRx has a significantly larger number of reviews, which provides a more robust dataset for its performance, particularly around its core value proposition of saving money. Drugs.com Medication Guide's recent negative reviews heavily focus on monetization and usability issues, which may not be fully reflected in its high lifetime rating.

Frequently asked

Does Drugs.com Medication Guide have a free version?
Drugs.com Medication Guide is free to download, but many users report that ads are intrusive and that core features like multiple profiles or ad removal now require a paid subscription, with prices ranging from $8.99/month to $29.99 R1R4R10R12.
How much can I save with GoodRx?
GoodRx users report saving thousands of dollars, with many finding prices through GoodRx to be significantly cheaper than their insurance co-pays, even for those with Medicare or Blue Cross Blue Shield R70R71R83R85.
Can I track medications for my family with Drugs.com Medication Guide?
Yes, Drugs.com Medication Guide allows users to add and track medications for multiple family members, though some recent reviews indicate that more than three profiles may require a paid subscription R12R14R25R27.
Are there issues with canceling subscriptions for Drugs.com Medication Guide?
Yes, multiple users report significant difficulties canceling subscriptions or free trials for Drugs.com Medication Guide, with issues like non-functional cancellation links, inability to contact support, and continued charges R1R10R13R19.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Drugs.com Medication Guide 5/5 · US Love this app: As a medical assistant, this app is wonderful. When you have patience come in and they have something at the bottom of their purse, but they don’t know what it is. It’s wonderful and helpful to find out what it is.
  2. [R6] Drugs.com Medication Guide 3/5 · US Missing drug class!: The medication guide is fine, but it does not give me what class of drug the pharmaceutical is Designated, why??!
  3. [R8] Drugs.com Medication Guide 5/5 · US Excellent app: Drugs.com has been my go to app to keep my extensive medical history all in one place. I have tried many but this is the best app I have used!
  4. [R9] Drugs.com Medication Guide 3/5 · US Lost my touch: I was a certified med tech for decades. In the ‘old days’ this was my Bible. Tonight I just tried to ID 4 different (old) pills I found, with no luck. Go figure….
  5. [R15] Drugs.com Medication Guide 3/5 · US love but one major issue: This app has definitely helped me keep track of all of my medications and doses as well as any possible interactions w other foods/substances. My issue with it is that it logs me out of the app every. single. time. i close it. its so annoying having to log again every time i need to check my list. why not just use a website atp?
  6. [R18] Drugs.com Medication Guide 3/5 · US User unfriendly changes. Down 2 stars: Why would you have moved the “Add drug” as a menu way to the very bottom of the list of medications. Same for the “Edit this drug” menu. Again, all the way to very bottom of the page for that drug. The user has to scroll all the way down through the dosage information, warnings, FDA info, etc. Same exercise to get back to list of meds (Return to list of drugs
  7. [R22] Drugs.com Medication Guide 1/5 · US Cumbersome: I have to login every single time I use the interaction checker, constantly lose my list and have to re-create it
  8. [R28] Drugs.com Medication Guide 1/5 · US Unable to login using appleID: Cannot retrieve meds. Been using for a year now. Need to see if I can take a medicine with my others and don’t have access.
  9. [R1] Drugs.com Medication Guide 1/5 · US Mental Health app: I’m really kinda irritated with the app! It says that they are gonna charge you for $2, and then before you can blink, you have another charge for $14.99 and another after that, fortunately my credit card blocked the third transaction before it could go thru!!! This is very unbelievably rude and unprofessional in my opinion! I will definitely be changing the settings on my iPhon
  10. [R4] Drugs.com Medication Guide 1/5 · US Sad to see it happen to this app: This is a great app, or was I should say now. To go from paying five dollars to remove ads to now you gotta pay $8.99 a month to remove ads just shows how many developers and companies are going to greed immediately. I definitely pay to move ads and I don’t need all the other extra stuff as much but to go from five dollars a year to now have to pay nine bucks a mo
  11. [R10] Drugs.com Medication Guide 1/5 · US Scam: Used to be great years ago! I paid $2.99 to remove ad’s, now they have Plans up to $29.99! I’ve tried to contact them through support and they give me an error message!
  12. [R16] Drugs.com Medication Guide 1/5 · US Get rid of the ads easier: It was nice to pay $5 a year for your product. Now it’s not easy to subscribe and get no ads. Have to find an alternative for those that actually use these apps.
  13. [R13] Drugs.com Medication Guide 1/5 · US Shady app: I would like to cancel my free trial subscription, however the app requires you to use a link sent to your email. The links getting sent to my email open the same page I’m trying to go to and then have the same message. It’s not possible to cancel or change plans/ subscriptions. Highly shady app. Take off the App Store! Also unable to contact app support as it says security verification
  14. [R19] Drugs.com Medication Guide 1/5 · US Can’t cancel: Can’t cancel and no phone number or chat option. They keep charging me $8.99
  15. [R14] Drugs.com Medication Guide 5/5 · US Awesome: This app is exactly what I needed. It helps me with my medications. I use it frequently to add or remove my medications. When going to a doctor and they need me to give them my medications it is always on my phone so I can give them an accurate account. It can also be printed out. You can also add each of your family’s meds. Highly recommend.
  16. [R21] Drugs.com Medication Guide 3/5 · GB No good for the UK: This is an excellent app. Very user friendly and clear to use. However, unfortunately, it does not appear to have drugs licenced for use in the UK... so not much good for me!
  17. [R26] Drugs.com Medication Guide 1/5 · US Stuck on “short” ad: I tried to get Imformation on side effects of a drug and this pop-up shows up. It requires that you watch a “short” ad before moving on. you can’t close the ad or the pop-up box. There is no X in the corner. Your only option is to proceed with the short ad. The short ad takes a long time because it is a survey of all these things you have to answer about your health and then t
  18. [R12] Drugs.com Medication Guide 3/5 · US Good, but: It’s a good app but you have to pay if you want more than 3 profiles. Plus, if you delete the 3rd profile to change to someone different it will only permit you to have two profiles
  19. [R70] GoodRx 5/5 · US Noah: The greatest app ever created for people without health insurance or in between jobs that offer health insurance. It has saved me thousands of dollars. Thank you GoodRx!
  20. [R71] GoodRx 5/5 · US GoodRx saves: I have saved lots of money using GoodRx since losing my job. It is a gold mine
  21. [R83] GoodRx 5/5 · US Good RX is great!: I have insurance and Goid Rx is cheaper than my insurance “Blue Cross Blue Shield”. Good RX 🔥🔥🔥
  22. [R85] GoodRx 5/5 · US Life saver: This app is so easy to use and definitely comes in handy to get the lowest price for medications. Great savings !! Love it!!
  23. [R25] Drugs.com Medication Guide 5/5 · US Fantastic app: Great app that I have used for years. When I go to the doctor and they ask what medications I’m taking I simply open the app , bring up my list, and hand them my phone. Only thing that would make it better is if you could make profiles for your family to track.
  24. [R27] Drugs.com Medication Guide 4/5 · US Love this App: It keeps all my meds organized, identified in alphabetical order, with dose amounts, times per day and short reference of what it is used for. It could be printed in a short list version or a longer more descriptive version with possible interactions with other drugs and previous drugs taken. I use it for my whole family. I print it out for each of our doctor visits. It is also easy

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store