# Pill Identifier by Drugs.com

> Lookup imprint, shape, color

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id398305495](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id398305495)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id398305495`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Drugs.com
- **Category:** Medical
- **Rating:** 3.40 / 5 (142 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.158
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-09
- **First published:** 2010-10-21
- **Size:** 55 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pill-identifier-by-drugs-com/id398305495)
- **Website:** [http://www.drugs.com/apps/](http://www.drugs.com/apps/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.drugs.com/support/privacy-apps.html](https://www.drugs.com/support/privacy-apps.html)

## Description

Pill Identifier by Drugs.com is a searchable database of over 24,000 U.S. Rx/OTC medications. Users can search by imprint, drug name, shape, or color to access images, descriptions, indications, pregnancy category, CSA schedule, strength, and Rx/OTC availability. It connects to Drugs.com for additional information and offers a Pro edition with more than 10,000 images, NDC codes, coating details, and repackager information. The app is designed for healthcare professionals, travelers, and anyone needing quick, reliable pill information, while emphasizing medical accuracy and user privacy. Drugs.com provides medical information; consult a physician for medical advice.

## Rankings

- #133,386 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, users like the app's ease of use, fast identification, and access to drug information at a low price, with some trust in its data. However, repeated concerns include an incomplete or outdated database, unreliable imprint-based searches, no or limited pill photos, usability/navigation issues, and value concerns due to ads or changes in paid access.

### Pros

- Easy to use with fast pill identification.
- Provides detailed drug information and dosage details.
- Low price for the features offered.
- Trusted source compared with other pill-identification apps.
- Helpful for caregivers managing medications for family members.

### Cons

- Pill database is incomplete or not updated, leading to missed identifications.
- Imprint-based identification/search is unreliable or missing.
- Lack of pill photos or limited visual aids reduces usefulness.
- Poor navigation and search/filter behavior; help resources are not very helpful.
- Ads or value concerns after recent updates, diminishing the paid-app experience.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id398305495)