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Pill Reminder MyTherapy vs Max

Pill Reminder MyTherapy 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Tie
Max 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70

Pill Reminder MyTherapy offers more comprehensive health tracking features, while Max excels in its unique and engaging reminder system.

Full reviews: Pill Reminder MyTherapy · Max

Pill Reminder MyTherapy provides robust medication tracking with additional health logging capabilities, but faces issues with inconsistent notifications and intrusive ads. Max stands out with its distinctive animal-themed reminders and call feature, though it struggles with app stability and data syncing.

Head to head

Features and Functionality edge: Pill Reminder MyTherapyR1R2R5R8
Pill Reminder MyTherapy Pill Reminder MyTherapy offers a wide range of features beyond just medication reminders, including mood and symptom tracking, blood pressure logging, and the ability to generate reports for healthcare providers R8R11R32R53. Users appreciate its inventory tracking and refill reminders R2R5R38R55. However, some users find basic supplements missing from its database and struggle with custom activity names R1R8. There are also requests for features like a watch app and more detailed note-taking for injections .
Max Max focuses primarily on medication reminders, with users praising its unique call reminder feature and cute animal noises . It allows for flexible rescheduling of doses . However, it lacks advanced features like tracking overnight doses and some users find it difficult to add multiple medications or define specific medication periods .
Ease of Use tieR2R7R10R11
Pill Reminder MyTherapy Users generally find Pill Reminder MyTherapy easy to set up and configure, especially for complex medication schedules R2R11. However, recent updates have introduced issues with editing medication schedules, causing the app to shut down or become unusable R7R10R24. Some users also find the interface confusing, particularly regarding caregiver features or tracking taken doses .
Max Max is often described as simple, straightforward, and easy to use for its core function of reminders . However, recent updates have made the app more complicated and confusing for some long-time users . Issues with the calendar being off by a day and difficulties with interval input have also been reported .
Reliability and Performance tieR3R4R6R9
Pill Reminder MyTherapy The most significant concern for Pill Reminder MyTherapy users is inconsistent and unreliable notifications, with reminders failing to appear for days or only sounding once R3R4R6R9. The app also suffers from frequent crashes, especially after updates, and issues with data being lost or forgotten R10R19R24. Inventory tracking is also reported to be inaccurate .
Max Max also faces significant reliability issues. Users report that the app needs to be left open in the background to receive notifications, which is a major drawback for a reminder app . It experiences glitches, freezes, and data loss, with some users losing all their progress . Notification sounds can also be too quiet or fail to work .
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR12R15R16R27
Pill Reminder MyTherapy Pill Reminder MyTherapy is free with in-app purchases, but users frequently complain about the sudden introduction and increasing intrusiveness of ads R15R16R27. Even paid subscribers report occasionally seeing ads, which defeats the purpose of paying R12. Many users express frustration with the ads interfering with app functionality R46.
Max Max is also free with in-app purchases, and users similarly report being bombarded with ads that backlog the app and freeze pages . Some users express a willingness to pay for a faster, ad-free version . Despite the ads, some users still find it valuable and effective for its core purpose .
Support and Updates tieR10R19R24R28
Pill Reminder MyTherapy Users report issues with updates causing the app to crash or lose functionality R10R24. There are also complaints about units being bugged R28 and a lack of response from developers regarding inventory inaccuracies . Some users mention difficulty logging in after switching phones R19.
Max Max users also experience problems after updates, with the app becoming confusing or resetting data . A significant issue is the inability to transfer data to a new phone, forcing users to start from scratch . While some users report that the call feature was fixed after an email , others mention no support for issues like removing extra days .
Pick Pill Reminder MyTherapy if

you need a comprehensive health tracker that logs mood, symptoms, and other health metrics in addition to medication reminders, and you are willing to tolerate occasional app instability and ads R8R11R32R53.

Pick Max if

you prefer a simple, charming medication reminder app with unique animal-themed call reminders that help you stay on track, and you don't mind potential app glitches or intrusive ads .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative recent reviews, primarily concerning app stability, notification reliability, and intrusive ads. The lifetime ratings for both apps are very high, suggesting that these issues may be more recent developments or affect a vocal minority of users. The free-to-paid asymmetry is present, with both apps being free with IAP, and users of both complaining about ads.

Frequently asked

Do these apps offer refill reminders?
Yes, Pill Reminder MyTherapy offers a refill reminder feature that allows users to record their medication inventory and set a reminder for when to refill R2R5R38R55. Max's reviews do not explicitly mention a refill reminder feature.
Can I track other health data besides medication?
Pill Reminder MyTherapy allows users to track mood shifts, symptom checks, blood pressure, and daily exercises, and can generate reports for doctors R8R11R32R53. Max primarily focuses on medication reminders and does not appear to offer extensive tracking for other health data based on user reviews.
Are there ads in these apps?
Yes, both apps, Pill Reminder MyTherapy and Max, are free with in-app purchases and include ads. Users of Pill Reminder MyTherapy report pervasive and intrusive ads, with some paid subscribers still occasionally seeing them R12R15R16R46. Max users also complain about ads that backlog the app and freeze pages .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 1/5 · US Fish Oil not there ?: Fish oil pills for triglycerides not there and had to be custom if you want it. Really ? Basic stuff and vitamins and supplements missing ?
  2. [R2] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 5/5 · US Perfect for every other day meds: I tried to keep track of my medication intake with calendar invites and that was not sustainable and I missed a couple days. Finding this app has been a game changer! I’m able to set the frequency of when I take it, I’m able to set a time and a reminder notification (so I don’t keep forgetting), and I’m able to track my medication inventory so I know when to call
  3. [R5] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 4/5 · US Works Well: Convenient way to track multiple drugs. If you have a need to be reminded of several medications during the day this is the way to do it. It can be very powerful helping to remind you of your inventory. It is free
  4. [R8] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 4/5 · US Effective app: For some reason this is the one app that gets me to do my medication logs, mood/symptom checks, etc. The biggest problem I have with it is that it’s ugly but that’s personal preference. It would also be nice to be able to do custom activity names, which seems like it would be pretty easy to implement. Or maybe it just needs to be more apparent if it’s there already.
  5. [R7] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 1/5 · US Unusable: Can’t edit anything
  6. [R10] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 1/5 · US Med schedule changes shuts down app: Can no longer edit dose times via Treatment > Medication schedule. Any attempt to change the time shuts down the app.
  7. [R11] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 5/5 · US Very helpful: I was originally looking for a way to easily track mood shifts as well as the meds I take. In my search I found this. It’s been super helpful just for the meds part. Easy to configure and provides excellent reminders.
  8. [R3] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 3/5 · US good could be better: good app but notifications are inconsistent, some days you get it and some days you don’t.
  9. [R4] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 1/5 · US Reminders?: The whole point of this app is to receive reminders but reminders don’t arrive for several days at a time.
  10. [R6] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 3/5 · US Okay but not perfect: I only get one reminder sound a day when I have it set for two. It’s not very reliable.
  11. [R9] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 3/5 · US Random Reminder: I like the app but my reminders constantly randomly stop working. It’s not consistent, so I can’t rely on it.
  12. [R12] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 3/5 · US Paid subscription still get occasional ads: I pay $25 a year for no ads. But yet occasionally will get an ad. Kinda defeats the purpose of paying.
  13. [R15] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 3/5 · US Was great then….: They added ads. I get it, these things cost money to develop but the ads are pervasive, to me at least. But for tracking meds it’s great. Just hate the ads now.
  14. [R16] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 2/5 · US Ads: Too many intrusive ads.
  15. [R27] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 3/5 · GB Unannounced ads added: UPDATE: Telling your loyal users it was happening is the issue here. As mentioned would have happily paid but poor communication in this instance. Now using Apple Health. PREVIOUS: Used the app for several years and was beta tester for a while. Went to record my meds this evening and an ad popped up. Would have happily paid but no announcement poor customer service. Apple
  16. [R19] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 1/5 · US Constant Error: I switch phones and have tried logging into the app numerous times, I’ve even tried making a new account. Deleted the app. Don’t recommend
  17. [R24] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 3/5 · GB All was well until latest update: Now I cannot change the schedule if my medication I just get taken back to Home Screen. If I delete app I lose 2 years of data
  18. [R28] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 1/5 · US Weight measurements bugged: Every time I entered my weight in pounds in records them in kilograms. PLEASE FIX
  19. [R38] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 5/5 · US Refill reminder: This is very helpful in reminding me to take my meds on time. Really like this app!
  20. [R55] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 5/5 · US This app offers a refill reminder.: I can always get my refills ahead of time by recording the amount of medication I have from the moment I receive it. This function works when you access the treatment option menu and record your medication hold amount and at what amount you want to be reminded to refill it.
  21. [R32] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 5/5 · US Great app: This app allows me to log my mood, make sure I took my medicine, and print out a report at the end of the month of all that was tracked. It’s an amazing app and the functionality of it all is amazing!
  22. [R53] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 5/5 · US Great app: I downloaded this app because I needed a medication reminder. I used to frequently forget to take one dose or another because keeping up with meds three times a day can be a challenge. I also use the app to track my blood pressure twice a week and my daily exercises. This app keeps me on track and is very easy to use.
  23. [R46] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 1/5 · US Ads interfering with function: I get having banner ads, and I can get over having full screen ads before I can see the daily stock photo reward for taking all my meds. But I rely on the notifications when my medications are low and will get ads when a notification banner pops up in app removing the notice before I can read it, then again when I click the medication panel to see which med was getti

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