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Pill Reminder MyTherapy vs Medisafe Medication Management

Pill Reminder MyTherapy 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Medisafe Medication Management
Medisafe Medication Management 4.7★ · Free to download 75

Medisafe Medication Management is the better choice for reliable medication reminders and tracking, despite recent concerns about a potential subscription model, while Pill Reminder MyTherapy struggles with inconsistent notifications and frequent ads.

Full reviews: Pill Reminder MyTherapy · Medisafe Medication Management

Medisafe Medication Management offers a more reliable experience with consistent reminders and a user-friendly interface, though some users are concerned about a future paid subscription. Pill Reminder MyTherapy, while free, is plagued by inconsistent notifications, frequent ads, and various bugs that hinder its core functionality.

Head to head

Reliability of Reminders edge: Medisafe Medication ManagementR2R3R4R5
Pill Reminder MyTherapy Many users report that Pill Reminder MyTherapy's notifications are inconsistent, sometimes not appearing for days, or only sounding once when set for multiple times R3R4. Some users praised its effectiveness in reminding them to take meds R2R5R11.
Medisafe Medication Management Medisafe users generally find its reminders reliable and effective, noting that the app continuously reminds them until meds are marked as taken . However, some recent reviews mention notification issues, such as repetitive alerts or failure to sync with companion apps .
Features and Functionality edge: Medisafe Medication ManagementR1R2R7R8
Pill Reminder MyTherapy Pill Reminder MyTherapy offers features like tracking mood/symptoms, inventory management, and refill reminders R2R8R11R32. However, users report issues with editing medication schedules R7R10, inaccurate inventory counts , and missing common medications or forms R1. Some also desire more customization for activity names, notification sounds, or notes for injections R8.
Medisafe Medication Management Medisafe provides medication tracking, refill reminders, and the ability to track for multiple users . Users appreciate its user-friendly interface . However, some limitations include only saving 30 days of history , difficulty setting hourly intervals for meds , and issues with editing dosage strength for specific formats . Users also desire more specific notification content and better reporting for symptom trackers .
Ease of Use and Interface edge: Medisafe Medication ManagementR2R7R8R10
Pill Reminder MyTherapy Pill Reminder MyTherapy is described as easy to set up and configure R2R11R21. However, some users find it confusing , report issues with editing R7R10, and find the interface 'ugly' R8. There are also requests for features like a dark mode and a watch app .
Medisafe Medication Management Medisafe is praised for its clean, intuitive, and user-friendly interface . However, some users find it difficult to navigate after updates R88R99, experience scrolling issues , or find the pill icons too small . There are also complaints about 'bloat' from unnecessary features .
Stability and Bugs tieR10R13R19R21
Pill Reminder MyTherapy Pill Reminder MyTherapy has numerous reports of bugs, including the app crashing R10R19, medications disappearing or changing after updates R13, and measurement units being incorrect . Some users also face issues with the app not opening or staying loaded in the background R21.
Medisafe Medication Management Medisafe also suffers from stability issues, with users reporting frequent crashes , the app not opening , and the home screen blanking out or continuously resetting . Syncing problems with Apple Watch are also noted .
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR5R12R15R16
Pill Reminder MyTherapy Pill Reminder MyTherapy is free to download, and many users appreciate its free functionality R5R21. However, recent updates have introduced pervasive and intrusive ads, even for paid subscribers R12R15R16R27. This has led some users to delete the app or seek alternatives R27.
Medisafe Medication Management Medisafe has historically been free but many recent reviews indicate a shift towards a mandatory subscription, with users expressing frustration about being locked out of their data or unable to use the app without paying R88R99R100R108. Some long-time users who paid for upgrades are also experiencing issues .
Pick Pill Reminder MyTherapy if

you need a free app for basic medication reminders and are willing to tolerate inconsistent notifications and frequent ads, or if you specifically value its mood/symptom tracking and reporting features R8R11R32R44.

Pick Medisafe Medication Management if

you prioritize reliable medication reminders and a generally intuitive interface, and are less concerned about potential future subscription costs or minor interface glitches .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews related to bugs and stability, making it difficult to declare a clear winner in that dimension. Medisafe's recent shift towards a paid model is a major point of contention in its recent reviews, while MyTherapy's free tier is increasingly hampered by ads.

Frequently asked

Does Pill Reminder MyTherapy have ads?
Yes, Pill Reminder MyTherapy has pervasive and intrusive ads, even for users who pay for a subscription R12R15R16R27.
Is Medisafe Medication Management free?
Medisafe Medication Management has historically been free, but many recent reviews indicate a shift towards a mandatory subscription, with users being prompted for payment to access the app R88R99R100R108.
Can I track symptoms with these apps?
Yes, Pill Reminder MyTherapy allows users to log mood and symptom checks R8R11R32R44. Medisafe also has symptom/diary trackers, though some users wish for more useful reports or timelines for trends .
Do these apps offer refill reminders?
Yes, both apps offer refill reminders. Pill Reminder MyTherapy is helpful for reminding users when to get refills by tracking medication inventory R2R5R38R55. Medisafe also includes refill reminders and tracks how many doses a user has left .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [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
  2. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [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
  5. [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 ?
  6. [R7] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 1/5 · US Unusable: Can’t edit anything
  7. [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.
  8. [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.
  9. [R13] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 1/5 · US Frustrating.: Why does this app keep nuking my current medications? It changes them so when I go to add a dose after an update, that medicine is nowhere to be found. I’m young and in IT, I know my way around an app but this is frustrating.
  10. [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
  11. [R21] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 3/5 · US Better than my memory-mostly: This free pill reminder is simple to set up and effectively lets me know when it’s time to take my next pills, and which ones, in my three-a-day cycle. I actually think it’s worth paying for, and will make a contribution when I finish this review. But after using it for a few weeks, I’ve been frustrated that it fails to stay loaded in the background without warning and,
  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. [R88] Medisafe Medication Management 1/5 · US Too difficult now: I’ve used this app for several years - it was free and very helpful and relatively simple. Now it costs $60 yr, and I can’t even navigate your transition. Very sad to lose this reminder.
  17. [R99] Medisafe Medication Management 3/5 · US Needs subscription: This used to be free to use but now needs a subscription. Other downsides include that the Ui is not that intuitive, especially going back to do a dose that is say weekly but you took on a diffeeent day.
  18. [R100] Medisafe Medication Management 1/5 · US Paid: How exactly is it fair that this app is paid only now? We can’t even access our data to have the option to leave because this big notification that requires payment shows up when trying to open the app. I’m not paying you to set a reminder for my medication. This app is trash to me now.
  19. [R108] Medisafe Medication Management 3/5 · US Strange way: Since the beginning of December You keep sending notifications about paid subscription as of 1.1.2026 but you don’t say a word how much it will be. The move has a very unpleasant feel. I read all the lengthy terms - no mention of fee! It feels like a scam. You request my apply password which is a breach of security. Will you please inform us properly so users can decide what to do.
  20. [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.
  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. [R44] Pill Reminder MyTherapy 5/5 · US Love: It really helps me stay on track with taking my meds and tracking my emotions when on them. Love this app!
  23. [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!
  24. [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.

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