PillRem

PillRem is a medication management tool designed for individuals and families who need help tracking prescriptions, doses, and expiry dates. It reads medication boxes to populate details automatically and supports multiple profiles for different people within a single device. The app operates on iPhone and iPad without ads or account requirements, and it stores health data on the user’s device and iCloud. It is a free-to-start solution with optional upgrades and a focus on privacy.

PillRem uses the device camera to scan medication boxes, extracting the name, active ingredient, form, and expiry date, and then keeps this information up to date with reminders and dose logs. It can operate offline, with data synchronization across devices via iCloud when connected. The app emphasizes user control, offering the option to add unrecognized medicines manually and to manage multiple schedules tailored to different routines.

Key capabilities include: scanning boxes to fill in medication details; managing doses with flexible reminder schedules; supporting up to eight private profiles with separate medications and history; tracking taken, skipped, and missed doses with charts; and providing reminders that can override focus modes and Do Not Disturb when needed. It also offers expiry tracking, a Home Screen widget, Live Activity on the Lock Screen, and photos of medication boxes for quick identification.

PillRem outlines its plans, platforms, and limits clearly: it is Free to start with Pro upgrades, and Pro plans are monthly or yearly with a Lifetime option. The app targets iPhone and iPad running iOS, stores data on-device with optional iCloud, and provides features like iCloud sync, offline operation, and multiple profiles. It specifies up-to-date information about supported devices and the absence of an Android version.

Use cases

• Families managing medications for themselves and relatives
• Travelers who need time-zone aware reminders