Daily Pill — Medication Reminder vs PlugBrain
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Daily Pill — Medication Reminder
Ideal if you need to take your medicine every morning. Daily Pill shows a reminder on your lock screen which is visible in the first time you pick up the phone in the morning. Respond with the press of a single button, without unlocking. If you need need to take your medicine on an empty stomach, this app also remembers the exact time when you last took it. Daily Pill is free and open source software. It does not display ads, and does not collect your personal information.
PlugBrain
PlugBrain is an app that encourages regular breaks from distracting apps by blocking access at scheduled intervals. To regain access, you’ll need to solve a math challenge that adjusts in difficulty: the more frequently you use the apps, the harder the challenges become, but the longer you stay away, the easier they get. **Features** - No ads - No internet required - Blocks distracting apps - Unblock apps by solving math challenges - Difficulty increases with frequent use, decreases with focus **How to use** - Grant all required permissions - Select distracting apps - Choose your focus interval - Stay focused ;)
| Feature | Daily Pill — Medication Reminder | PlugBrain |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid |
| Categories | ProductivityFitness | ProductivityFitnessCalendar |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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