# Pillboxie

> Friendly medication reminder

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id417367089](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id417367089)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id417367089`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nice Boy LLC
- **Category:** Medical
- **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (96 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.8.2
- **Last updated:** 2017-09-20
- **First published:** 2011-02-11
- **Size:** 67 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pillboxie/id417367089)
- **Website:** [http://www.pillboxie.com](http://www.pillboxie.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://jaredsinclair.com/obligatory-privacy-policy.html](http://jaredsinclair.com/obligatory-privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Pillboxie brings a visual, easy-to-use medication reminder experience to Chrome. Schedule reminders by dropping a pill into a pillbox, replacing complex menus with a simple, intuitive workflow.

Key features include offline operation, reminders that work when your device is asleep, customizable meds with color codes, a clear 'due today' view, and pleasant notification sounds. Designed for accessibility and everyday ease, Pillboxie helps turn med management into a pleasant, reliable part of your day.

## Rankings

- #147,679 — Overall

## Review summary

Pillboxie is praised for its simple, user-friendly UI, offline reliability, and relentless reminders (with snooze) that remain effective over years. Users value the photo-based pills, the drag‑and‑drop scheduling metaphor, and the ad-free experience. However, multiple reviews note recurring downsides: stale compatibility with newer iOS versions, bugs that block adding/editing meds and can cause data loss, travel-timezone reminder issues, lack of backup/restore and cross-device syncing, and occasional crashes or an outdated feel. Overall, it’s trusted but in need of active maintenance and feature updates.

### Pros

- Simple, intuitive UI that’s easy to set up and use, with support for using photos of your meds.
- Relentless, persistent reminders (nagging) with a snooze option that help you stay on schedule, even if you’re busy or the device is sleeping.
- Offline functionality with no ads or subscriptions, keeping the experience lightweight and private.
- Flexible scheduling via the pillbox metaphor and applicability to non‑medication tasks (e.g., PT activities).
- Longstanding reliability; many users report years of dependable use and continued value.

### Cons

- Poor compatibility with current iOS versions due to little or no ongoing updates; users worry it won’t work on newer iOS releases.
- Bugs that prevent adding/editing meds or cause meds to disappear from reminders after updates; data management issues are frequently reported.
- Reminders may be affected by travel/time-zone changes, leading to mis-timed alerts for some users.
- Lack of backup/restore and cross‑device synchronization; data cannot be easily moved or backed up.
- Outdated UI and occasional crashes or performance issues; many feel the app needs modernization and active maintenance.

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