
Pillbug.app 4+
The fun medication reminder
Wellcove Inc
Designed for iPad
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- Free
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Description
Pillbug uses tech, science and mindfulness to make sure you take your medications/supplements on time and live your healthiest life.
Did you ever forget to take your medication on time, or wonder if you took it or not on the way to school or work? Did you ever take two pills accidentally because you forgot you took one already? Did you ever accidentally take the wrong pill? Like taking the sleeping pill instead of your ADHD medication and realizing it when you are feeling groggy just before a big presentation? (true story).
Pillbug is here to help! Pillbug is a patent-pending new generation of medication reminder apps that makes sure you are present and mindful when you take your medication, but also has your back and helps you remember that you did.
It’s not like any medication reminder app you’ve ever tried: It's not a “medication reminder,” it’s a Medication Minder. Combining technology, mindfulness and a very cute bug buddy.
How does it work? A common problem with medication reminders is that the action of marking the pill as taken and actually taking the pill are not linked. With our app Peppy Pillbug has an option to scan your pillbox barcode in order to mark your pill as taken. This makes you stop, go to the pillbox (which you need to do anyway), and be more mindful of your actions. Don’t worry, you don’t have to rely on your mindfulness though, Pillbug will ask you if you took your medication, log your medication as taken in your calendar and remember the barcode for next time. That way if you ever try to take that sleeping pill instead of your ADHD medication, it’ll alert you right away that you are about to take the wrong medication. Phew!
Scanning is optional though. If reminders are enough or if you took your pill without scanning you can always log it with a tap.
Pillbug also makes your appointments easier. Just show your Pillbug calendar to your doctor and they can see how often you took your pills since your last appointment and make better decisions about your care.
Why Choose Pillbug?
- Simple & Intuitive: Set reminders in seconds and customize them to fit your routine.
- Never Miss a Dose: Get smart alerts that keep you on track, no matter how hectic your schedule.
- Track Your Progress: Monitor your adherence with easy-to-read stats.
- Patent pending innovation: Links marking the pill as taken with actually being in proximity to the pill helping you to be more mindful of your actions and increasing the likelihood you will take it.
- Safety first: Pillbug will alert you if you are about to take the wrong medication or if you are about to take it twice before you are supposed to.
- Privacy minded: Your health data stays safe and secure only on your phone and is not accessible to anyone but you. Not even us.
Perfect for:
Students juggling classes, internships, and social life.
Young professionals with packed calendars.
Anyone looking to manage their medications easily and safely.
Download now and never forget a dose again!
Pillbug does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medications or medical condition.
What’s New
Version 1.6.4
Bug fixes and usability enhancements
Ratings and Reviews
Thank You!!
For the first time in my life I have meds I have to remember! I got so frustrated with the common “don’t forget” tactics people suggested. Of course I set phone alarms but those can be snoozed and I get so easily distracted by the time the alarm goes off again I’m wondering “wait … did I take the meds?? Or am I just thinking I did bc the alarm went off once already…” I needed a visual representation of each pilled logged with push reminders! Every other med reminder app is extremely clinical and boring which didn’t encourage me to log. This app is perfect. It’s cute so it’s memorable. And I can SEE that I logged each pill even when my days blend together. Haven’t missed a pill or doubted my memory of taking one since I got this app!!
Developer Response ,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Pillbug is making it easier for you to manage your medications. We completely understand how the days can blend together—that’s exactly why we created Pillbug, and we’re so glad it’s helpful for you. Stay tuned for more updates; we have more exciting features in the works!
Works well
Great little app to remind you to take your pills. Just remember to turn on the notifications, so when you do forget, you are reminded. You can scan the bar code or label when you take them, which I found very helpful.
Developer Response ,
Thank you so much for writing our first App Store review! We are so glad you are enjoying Pillbug!
We actually just made some changes to the scanning based on feedback from early app testers. Now you can scan the label of your medication/supplement (not the barcode) or log it without scanning. Some medications don't have barcodes and some have more than one, so it was easier to stick with the label. If you have any comments or more suggestions we are all ears! Please don't hesitate to contact us at support@pillbugapp.com
App Privacy
The developer, Wellcove Inc, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Wellcove Inc
- Size
- 32.4 MB
- Category
- Medical
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025, Wellcove
- Price
- Free