The medication app guide · 2026
Best free Medisafe
alternatives.
Compare free reminders for your phone, including which features cost extra.
Available now
Three apps to consider.
MyTherapy
iPhone & Android
A fuller health diary.
Keep medication records alongside symptoms and measurements.
- Medication and refill reminders
- Taken and skipped dose records
- Symptom and measurement tracking
Ads or paid extras, depending on the store and plan.
Explore MyTherapy ↗Apple Health
Apple devices
Already on your iPhone.
Start with the medication tools built into the Health app.
- Scheduled medication reminders
- Taken and skipped dose records
- Optional 30-minute follow-up alerts
Requires compatible Apple hardware. No Android app.
See Apple’s medication tools ↗Pillo
Android
Unlimited medicine entries.
An Android option advertising unlimited medicines with free reminders.
- Unlimited medicines
- Medication reminders and scheduling
- Health tracking in the free plan
Optional premium plan. Pillo is a separate app from Pillbo.
Explore Pillo ↗Switching because of price? Medisafe says a subscription is required outside the US after the applicable trial. Read its regional notice ↗
Free features & paid extras
Compare features and prices.
Pillbo is coming soon. Other apps are available now. Scroll across the table on smaller screens.
| Feature | Pillbo | MyTherapy | Apple Health | Pillo | Medisafe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free access | Reminders & dose log | Reminders & health diary | Included with compatible devices | Core reminders & tracking | Free in US; paid outside US |
| Medication reminders | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Dose records | Included | Included | Included | Check current plan | Included |
| Refill reminders | Included | Included | Not confirmed | Check current plan | Check current plan |
| Expiry notifications | Before and on saved expiry dates | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Widgets | Home Screen on iOS & Android; Lock Screen on iOS | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Add medicines from a photo | Pro after introductory scan | Not confirmed | US camera support | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Symptom tracker | Symptoms, severity & notes | Included | Check current features | Check current plan | Not confirmed |
| Offline routine without an app account | Included free | Not confirmed | Check Apple requirements | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Choose who can log shared doses | Pro · permission controls | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Family profiles | Pro · up to six profiles | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Check current plan | Advertised; check plan |
| Pet profiles | Pro | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Paid extras | Backup, sharing, photo scans & extra profiles | Ad-free option | No medication subscription | Optional premium plan | Premium; regional subscriptions |
| Paid pricing · USD | $3.99 / mo or $29.99 / yr | $0.99 ad-free purchase listed* | No separate charge | Check in-app pricing | About $5.99/mo or $48.99/yr |
“Not confirmed” does not mean unavailable. Check current plans for your region. *MyTherapy’s US listing does not specify the billing period beside its $0.99 ad-free purchase. Medisafe prices are USD estimates based on its Australian prices. Local store prices may differ. View sources.
Our app · Coming soon
Free reminders.
Shared profiles with Pro.
Free reminders. A record you can check.
- Shared profiles Pro
- Dose widgets iPhone & Android
- Photo scanning Pro*
- Refill alerts
- Expiry alerts
- Symptom tracking
Feature details
- Personal reminders and dose logging work offline without an account.
- Pro shares family and pet profiles, with control over who can log doses, edit medicines, or see stock.
- Home Screen widgets show upcoming doses on iPhone and Android. iPhone also has Lock Screen widgets.
- Photo scanning needs Pro after the free introductory scan. Review the details before saving.
- Refill and expiry alerts need saved supply details and notifications on.
- Symptom tracking records severity and notes. Scanning and sharing need an internet connection.
Pro · US$3.99/mo or US$29.99/yr
Before you switch.
- Keep a copy of your medicine list and dose records.
- Check schedules, notifications, and any sharing you rely on.
- Choosing the iPhone Health app? Medication reminders on iPhone covers the setup and the limits.
- Pillbo does not currently import Medisafe records.
- For a missed dose, ask your pharmacist or prescriber. See what to do if you miss a dose.
Sources & how we compared
Written by Nathan Lewis, using official product pages and store listings checked on 30 September 2026. Recommendations reflect the uses shown above, not hands-on reliability testing. We are not affiliated with the other apps.
- Medisafe subscription changes outside the US · Medisafe Help Center
- Medication reminders and health diary · MyTherapy
- MyTherapy for iPhone and iPad · Apple App Store, US
- MyTherapy for Android · Google Play, Australia
- Add and log medications · Apple Support
- Pillo pricing and features FAQ · Pillo
- Pillo for Android · Google Play, US
- Medisafe pricing and features · US App Store
Does free mean every feature is included?
No. These apps offer ongoing free medication features, but some sell extras. A time-limited trial is different from a free plan. Check the plan screen before subscribing.