MyTherapy vs Medisafe

Why Switch from Medisafe to MyTherapy?

Medisafe is a US-Israeli medication management app. Like many free health apps, its business model includes services for pharmaceutical companies: Medisafe offers adherence research and patient-support programmes to pharma and life-science customers, based on de-identified, aggregated user data. When you enter your medications into Medisafe, your sensitive health data is handled by a company outside the EU.

MyTherapy, developed by smartpatient GmbH in Munich, Germany, offers the same core functionality — medication reminders, health tracking, and adherence monitoring. Since January 2021 smartpatient has been fully owned by SHOP APOTHEKE EUROPE, the Dutch online pharmacy group now called Redcare Pharmacy N.V. — so its parent is a European company, but one with its own commercial interest in medication. As a German company, smartpatient operates under GDPR and the strict German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). Your health data is processed under European law, and MyTherapy’s business model does not depend on selling your personal health information to advertisers.

Health data is among the most sensitive categories of personal information. GDPR classifies it as “special category data” with extra protections. For Europeans managing chronic conditions, tracking medications for elderly family members, or simply wanting a reliable pill reminder, choosing a European app is not just a preference — it is a meaningful privacy decision. MyTherapy keeps your health data where European law can actually protect it.

Feature Comparison

Feature	MyTherapy	Medisafe
Medication reminders	✅ Customizable alarms, snooze	✅ Customizable alarms, snooze
Multiple medication schedules	✅ Complex schedules supported	✅ Complex schedules supported
Dose tracking	✅ Taken/skipped/postponed	✅ Taken/skipped/postponed
Symptom tracking	✅ Custom symptom diary	✅ Symptom tracking
Vital sign monitoring	✅ Blood pressure, weight, blood sugar, more	✅ Blood pressure, glucose
Medication interaction checks	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Health reports for doctors	✅ Printable/shareable reports	✅ Reports available
Caregiver/family sharing	✅ Yes	✅ Yes (Medfriend)
Smart pillbox integration	⚠️ Limited	✅ Several supported
Drug database	✅ European and international databases	✅ US-focused database
Offline functionality	✅ Full offline use	✅ Offline reminders
Advertising	❌ No ads	⚠️ Pharmaceutical promotions
Languages	30+ languages	20+ languages
Data location	Germany 🇩🇪	United States/Israel 🇺🇸🇮🇱
GDPR compliant	✅ Full (EU entity)	⚠️ Partial (US/Israeli entity)
Health data use	✅ No identifiable data sold; aggregated pharma research	⚠️ De-identified, aggregated data used for pharma services
Price	Free (core features)	Free (with ads and promotions)

Privacy & Health Data Protection

MyTherapy’s German foundation provides critical protections for sensitive health data:

• Developed and operated by smartpatient GmbH in Munich, Germany — owned since 2021 by Redcare Pharmacy N.V. (Netherlands); fully under EU and German law
• Health data classified as “special category data” under GDPR Article 9, with heightened protections
• German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) provides additional safeguards beyond GDPR
• No personal health data sold to pharmaceutical companies or advertisers
• No in-app pharmaceutical advertising or sponsored drug recommendations
• Data processed within the EU on European infrastructure
• No US parent company — smartpatient and its parent Redcare Pharmacy are both EU companies
• Full data portability and deletion rights under GDPR
• Transparent privacy policy reviewed under German data protection standards

Both apps work with the pharmaceutical industry using anonymised or aggregated data, so the difference is less about the business model than about jurisdiction and ownership: MyTherapy is built and owned within the EU, and its model is not built around monetizing individual health profiles. Your medication list, adherence patterns, and symptoms remain private.

Use Cases

MyTherapy serves a range of health management needs:

• Chronic condition management: Track daily medications for diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, or autoimmune conditions with reliable reminders and adherence history
• Post-surgery recovery: Set up temporary medication schedules with tapering doses and track recovery symptoms over time
• Elderly care: Family members can set up MyTherapy for aging parents and monitor adherence remotely through the caregiver sharing feature
• Mental health medication: Track psychiatric medication adherence alongside mood and symptom logs to share with therapists
• Vital sign monitoring: Log blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, temperature, and other measurements alongside medications to give doctors a complete picture

Migration Guide

Switching from Medisafe to MyTherapy is straightforward. Estimated time: 15-30 minutes. Difficulty: Low.

1. Download MyTherapy from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). Create an account using your email address.
2. Add your medications by searching MyTherapy’s drug database. Enter each medication with its dosage, frequency, and schedule. MyTherapy supports complex schedules including multiple daily doses, weekly medications, and as-needed drugs.
3. Set up reminders for each medication. Configure alarm times, snooze intervals, and notification preferences. MyTherapy allows different reminder styles for different medications.
4. Add health measurements you want to track: blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, symptoms, or custom measurements. Set up measurement reminders if you track vitals at regular intervals.
5. Invite caregivers (optional) if family members monitor your medication adherence. MyTherapy’s sharing feature lets trusted contacts see your adherence status.
6. Delete your Medisafe account once you are comfortable with MyTherapy. Go to Medisafe’s settings, request data export if needed, then delete your account to ensure your health data is removed from Medisafe’s servers.

Who Should Switch?

MyTherapy is ideal for:

• Europeans managing chronic conditions who want their medication data protected under GDPR rather than US law
• Families caring for elderly relatives who need reliable medication reminders with caregiver monitoring
• Privacy-conscious patients who want their medication and health data handled by an EU company under European law
• Multilingual users who need a health app in their native European language (30+ languages supported)
• Anyone who wants a medication reminder that works without ads, upsells, or data exploitation

The Bottom Line

MyTherapy provides reliable medication management and health tracking from a German company that respects the sensitivity of health data. Its core features — medication reminders, dose tracking, symptom logging, vital sign monitoring, and doctor reports — match Medisafe’s functionality for daily health management.

Medisafe offers a slightly more polished interface and better smart pillbox integration. Both apps fund themselves partly through pharma partnerships built on aggregated data, so for privacy-conscious Europeans the key difference is jurisdiction: Medisafe is a US-Israeli company, while MyTherapy keeps your medication data with an EU company under European law. Your medication list reveals your health conditions — that information deserves the protection of European law.

For Europeans who take multiple medications or manage chronic conditions, MyTherapy is the responsible choice — a capable health app that treats your medication data as sensitive health information rather than a marketing asset.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does MyTherapy sell my health data to pharmaceutical companies?

No. MyTherapy does not sell individual health data to any third party. Smartpatient GmbH generates revenue through partnerships with pharmaceutical companies for anonymized, aggregated research insights and adherence programs — but your personal health information is never shared in identifiable form. Medisafe follows a broadly similar model, offering pharmaceutical companies adherence research and programmes based on de-identified, aggregated data. The main difference is jurisdiction: smartpatient is an EU company owned by an EU group (Redcare Pharmacy N.V.), while Medisafe is a US-Israeli company.

Can MyTherapy remind me about multiple medications with different schedules?

Yes. MyTherapy supports complex medication schedules including multiple daily doses at different times, every-other-day medications, weekly schedules, and tapering doses. You can set individual reminders for each medication with customizable alarm sounds and snooze options. The app also tracks whether you have taken each dose.

Does MyTherapy work offline?

Yes. MyTherapy stores your medication data locally on your device and reminders work without an internet connection. Data syncs to the server when you are back online. This ensures you never miss a medication reminder even when traveling or in areas without connectivity.

Can I share my medication adherence data with my doctor?

Yes. MyTherapy generates printable health reports that summarize your medication adherence, symptom logs, and vital sign measurements over customizable time periods. You can share these reports directly with your healthcare provider via email or print them for in-person appointments. This feature is particularly valued by doctors for managing chronic conditions.

Is MyTherapy available in my language?

MyTherapy is available in more than 30 languages, making it one of the most widely localized health apps. All major European languages are supported including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Polish, Czech, and many more. The app automatically uses your device's language setting.