A Pill Reminder App That Calls You
Set your pill times once in your browser. MedsReminder rings your phone at each one and tells you which pill is due, in your own words.
No credit card required · Works on any phone (no app needed on the receiver's end)
Why silent notifications keep failing here
One buzz, then silence
A pill app notification shows for a second. If you were busy, it is gone and nothing follows up.
iPhone or Android, it still needs setup
Install, sign up, allow notifications, keep it updated. Every step is a chance for the reminder to stop working.
The habit fades
Most people are careful for the first few weeks. A reminder that rings is still hard to ignore in month three.
How MedsReminder's reminder calls work
Set the time and message
Write what should be said, choose a time. Recurring schedules are supported, including 3× daily.
MedsReminder calls the phone
At the scheduled minute, a real phone call goes out: yours, or someone else's. No app required on the receiving end.
Voicemail-aware retries
If voicemail picks up, the message is left and the system retries from an alternate number so it doesn't get silently lost.
Use cases people set up most
One pill a day
A single recurring call at the same time every day. No list to check and nothing to open.
Several pills at different times
Thyroid tablet at 7am, vitamin at lunch, statin at night. Each one is its own call with its own wording.
Pills for someone else
Set the schedule yourself and send the calls to their phone, iPhone, Android, or landline.
Honest pricing comparison
Reminder-call services pricing as of 2026. Information is sourced from each provider's public pricing page.
| Service | Entry price | Free trial | App required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| MedsReminder | $7.50/mo (50 calls) | 14 free calls | No |
| Memo24 | $0.10/call (pay-as-you-go) | Free trial | No |
| CareCheckers | $29.95/mo | None | No |
Memo24 pricing is per-call; works out cheaper for low-volume use, more expensive once you're scheduling multiple reminders per day. CareCheckers includes live representatives.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. The reminder is a phone call, so it works on any phone that can take a call. You set it up in a web browser, not an app store.
Is there a free pill reminder app option?
You get 14 free reminder calls with no card, which is enough to see whether calls work better for you than notifications.
What if I miss the call?
If voicemail picks up, the reminder is left as a message and MedsReminder calls back from a different number shortly after.
Can the call name my pill?
Yes. You write the wording for each reminder, so it can say exactly which pill and dose is due.
Does it track whether I took the pill?
No. It is a reminder service, not a tracking or medical tool.
How much does it cost?
14 free calls to start, then $7.50 a month for up to 50 calls.
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