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Birth Control Pill Reminder vs Max

Birth Control Pill Reminder 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner Birth Control Pill Reminder
Max 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65

Birth Control Pill Reminder is slightly better for dedicated birth control tracking due to its specific features, but Max offers a more versatile and engaging experience for general medication reminders despite some technical issues.

Full reviews: Birth Control Pill Reminder · Max

Birth Control Pill Reminder is a straightforward app designed specifically for contraception, offering reliable reminders for many users, though some features are paywalled and reliability issues exist. Max provides a more engaging and customizable experience for general medication tracking with unique reminder features, but struggles with ads, bugs, and data syncing.

Head to head

Features tieR1R2R5R6
Birth Control Pill Reminder Birth Control Pill Reminder offers basic tracking for various birth control methods like pills, patches, and rings, with some users appreciating its simplicity R2R5. However, many core features, such as changing alarm times, custom cycle lengths, and undoing accidental pill logging, are locked behind a paywall R1R6R15R25. Users also desire more advanced features like prescription refill reminders, sharing options, and tracking multiple types of medication .
Max Max is praised for its unique and engaging reminder features, including animal noises and a 'calling' reminder that many find highly effective . It allows for detailed medication scheduling, including every other day or specific intervals . However, some users report difficulty setting overnight times , managing multiple medications , and a lack of data transfer/syncing across devices .
Ease of Use tieR2R3R4R12
Birth Control Pill Reminder Many users find Birth Control Pill Reminder simple and straightforward to set up and use for daily reminders R2R43. However, recent updates have made some features less intuitive or moved them behind a paywall R3R12. Issues with color schemes and legibility are also noted R4.
Max Max is generally considered easy to use and intuitive by many, especially for its core reminder function . However, recent updates have complicated the interface for some, making it harder to set up or understand . Users also report issues with the calendar being off by a day, which causes confusion .
Reliability tieR5R7R8R10
Birth Control Pill Reminder Birth Control Pill Reminder has mixed reliability. Many users praise it as a lifesaver for consistent reminders R5R8. However, a significant number of recent reviews report that reminders stop working or are inconsistent after a period of time, leading to missed pills or rings R10R13R16. Some also mention app crashes R7 and issues with persistent notifications .
Max Max also faces reliability concerns. While many find its reminders effective , a common complaint is that notifications only work if the app is left open in the background . Users also report frequent glitches, freezing, crashing, and loss of progress or data . Notification sounds are sometimes too quiet or non-existent .
Price/Value tieR1R16R25R26
Birth Control Pill Reminder Birth Control Pill Reminder is free with in-app purchases. Many users are frustrated that essential features, such as changing alarm times or undoing actions, are paywalled, making the free version less useful R1R16R25. Some users find the paid upgrade worthwhile, calling it a 'lifesaver' for a few dollars R26.
Max Max is also free with in-app purchases. The main complaint regarding its free model is the intrusive and frequent ads that disrupt the user experience, sometimes freezing the app R67R72R94. Some users express willingness to pay for a faster, ad-free version .
Support tieR3R12R28R40
Birth Control Pill Reminder Reviews for Birth Control Pill Reminder do not directly mention user support. Issues are typically reported in reviews, such as problems with updates or features R3R12R28R40.
Max Max has mixed feedback on support. One user mentioned that the call feature stopped working but was fixed after an email . However, other users report issues with lack of support, inability to delete data, or transfer data .
Pick Birth Control Pill Reminder if

you need a dedicated reminder for birth control pills, patches, or rings, and are willing to pay for premium features like custom alarm times R26. You prioritize a simple, focused interface for contraception tracking R2.

Pick Max if

you need a general medication reminder app with engaging, unique alerts like animal sounds and 'calling' features . You are looking for a highly customizable scheduling option for various medications and don't mind occasional ads or bugs .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of reviews, but recent negative reviews for Birth Control Pill Reminder highlight a decline in reliability for its core function (reminders). Max's reviews show a consistent pattern of technical issues and ad complaints.

Frequently asked

Do these apps offer free reminders?
Both apps offer free reminder features, but Birth Control Pill Reminder locks essential functions like changing alarm times behind a paywall R1R25, while Max's free version includes intrusive ads R67R94.
Are the reminders reliable?
Reliability is mixed for both; many users of Birth Control Pill Reminder report it works perfectly for months R5R43, but a significant number state reminders stop working or are inconsistent R13R36. Max's reminders are effective for some , but often require the app to be left open in the background and can be too quiet .
Can I customize the reminder schedule?
Birth Control Pill Reminder has limitations, with users noting it won't stray from standard 21/7 day cycles for rings R15R60 and requires payment to change alarm times R6R34. Max offers more flexibility for various medication schedules, including every other day or specific intervals .
Do these apps have ads?
Birth Control Pill Reminder's free version has limitations that push users towards paid features rather than ads R1R25. Max's free version is frequently criticized for intrusive and freezing ads R67R72R94.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Birth Control Pill Reminder 1/5 · US Pay to use: Horrible, you have to pay to even change the time of your alarm! At this point, just use your built in calendar.
  2. [R2] Birth Control Pill Reminder 5/5 · US Simple and easy to use: Straightforward app. I’ve never missed a day of birth control thanks to it!
  3. [R5] Birth Control Pill Reminder 5/5 · US Great!!!!: Has been a lifesaver. Has kept me consistent on changing my patch on time to void any unplanned pregnancy. Gives me a peace of mind.
  4. [R6] Birth Control Pill Reminder 3/5 · US Alarm: This is a great app but I just wish it had a feature to change the alarm time for each day. For instance, I would like to set the alarm for 6:30am Mon-Fri and then 9:00am on the weekends. Just a thought. Thanks!
  5. [R3] Birth Control Pill Reminder 3/5 · US Updates defeat the purpose: I swear this app requires updates once a month (I don’t get it, it’s a single-task calendar? Like my bank app only needs updates a few times a year, what is causing this to require such constant revision?) and kind of fails to serve its purpose if you don’t have auto-update for your apps. I’m usually reminding myself to update the app so that it updates me on what I alr
  6. [R4] Birth Control Pill Reminder 2/5 · US Colors aren’t easily legible: Both color schemes rely on contrast to differentiate and highlight days, but the shades are too similar. It needs a more visually accessible palette with options other than pink and blue.
  7. [R12] Birth Control Pill Reminder 3/5 · US One step forward, two steps back: Update allowed custom scheduling for rings, but no longer reminds you when to remove or replace, which is literally the point of the app.
  8. [R7] Birth Control Pill Reminder 1/5 · US NEGATIVE STARS: I set it up and while setting it up it CRASHED my phone. It shut it down entirely as if my phone died, when I had almost full battery. DO NOT DOWNLOAD!!! DO NOT USE!!!!
  9. [R8] Birth Control Pill Reminder 5/5 · US Fire: Just makes it so easier, better than my period tracker app at sending notifications.
  10. [R10] Birth Control Pill Reminder 1/5 · US Wack: Alarm doesn’t work
  11. [R16] Birth Control Pill Reminder 1/5 · US waste of time: don’t download download the M.P one this one is horrible doesn’t even have an alarm to alert you .. you have to upgrade to premium to get the alarm feature
  12. [R25] Birth Control Pill Reminder 1/5 · US Couldn’t use it for more than 2 minutes.: You have to buy the upgraded version if you want to change the time of the reminder. I wish I would’ve known before getting it. I understand that the developers need to eat (get paid) but I would’ve definitely been more willing to buy the app if I would’ve just been offered the paid version upfront instead of being lured into downloading it and finding o
  13. [R26] Birth Control Pill Reminder 4/5 · US Has everything you need with the purchased feature: I paid for the upgrade and it was worth it. Just a couple bucks which is no big deal for how important this is. The app works great and has great features so if you are considering the upgrade, it’s worth it. The only bug I have noticed is related to time changes when I am traveling through different time zones. You can manually change the remin
  14. [R28] Birth Control Pill Reminder 1/5 · US Used to work and suddenly stopped: I was supposed to get a reminder today at 730 AM, good thing I was up and magically remembered myself because I got NO alarm reminder with this app and it was working fine for months. Switched the time to 5 minutes later, still no alarm. I already uninstalled and will be switching to mypill
  15. [R40] Birth Control Pill Reminder 2/5 · US Reminder alarm stopped working: I loved the app and it worked perfectly for months. It doesnt have a lot of fancy features which I love because I just need it to remind me to remove my Nuvaring and it stopped reminding me and Ive checked several times all of the setting and its all correct. It’s not only me and it just alarms me in random moments.
  16. [R67] Max 1/5 · US Cute characters but the ADS!!: The ads backlog the checking off of each medication, and almost every time I have to restart the app to check off the next one. My dog takes multiple medications daily, so it’s important that I can check off these things with ease, without the ad just freezing the page where Max is “cheering”. Too bad because I love how customizable this is.
  17. [R94] Max 1/5 · US Get rid of the ads!: I liked the app but in between checking off the prescription as you’re taking them you get bombarded with ads! I hate that!
  18. [R13] Birth Control Pill Reminder 1/5 · US Never worked.: Let me start by saying that I DID have my push notifications enabled and all settings correctly configured! However, this app never worked the way I needed it to: as a reminder to take my pill!!! I am a very forgetful person so a reminder is an absolute necessity. I could go in and mark my pill as taken, so that portion of the app worked, but it never reminded me. No alarm went off,
  19. [R36] Birth Control Pill Reminder 1/5 · US Reminders not reliable or consistent: I’m in month three of this app and the app did not send me a reminder of when to put in my ring. When I finally discovered that I was late putting the ring back in, two days had passed. As a result, I had to spend money to get emergency contraception and to see the gynecologist. I expect my birth control apps to be reliable and consistent, and this app is neit
  20. [R43] Birth Control Pill Reminder 5/5 · US Helpful and easy!: I love this app because of how easy it is and never fails to remind me daily! The kalender also tells you monthly when your placebo week is so you can even plan your vacation weeks or months before so you know when you’ll have your period. 10/10 recommended.
  21. [R15] Birth Control Pill Reminder 3/5 · US More choices for period length: This seemed like the perfect app for my Nuva reminders, but it won't let you stray from the 21 days in/7 days out schedule. I've been instructed by a doctor to go 23 days in/5 days out. This is a widely accepted concept with most forms of contraception now (accommodating for a naturally shorter period or intentionally shortening/eliminating periods.) Please make thi
  22. [R34] Birth Control Pill Reminder 1/5 · US Deleted Afted 5 Minutes: I take my pills late in the day and the app only notifies me at 9:00am. I tried to change the time but was told I have to pay to change it. This is bs, I should not have to pay $2 to set a proper time for my alarm.
  23. [R60] Birth Control Pill Reminder 2/5 · US Can't change time to 28 days: My nuvaring stays in for 28 days, this won't let me change it from 21/7 to 28/7.
  24. [R72] Max 3/5 · US Ads: How nice it would be if google lead services would stop. Would have given app 5 stars. Don’t see a way to stop the ads

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