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Quick Start Guide

MediAlly is your personal medication companion, designed to help you manage prescriptions, track adherence, and stay on top of your health. Whether you take one pill a day or manage a complex regimen, MediAlly makes it simple and reliable.

  1. 1

    Download MediAlly

    Available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Search "MediAlly" and tap Get to install.

  2. 2

    Create Your First Medication

    Tap the "+" button on the Medications tab. Fill in the drug name, dosage, frequency, and any notes you want to remember.

  3. 3

    Set Up Reminders

    Configure reminder times for each medication and toggle push notifications on. MediAlly will notify you precisely when it is time to take your medication.

  4. 4

    Track Your Progress

    View adherence statistics on the Home screen with ring charts. Watch your daily, weekly, and monthly completion rates at a glance.

  5. 5

    Enable iCloud Sync

    Go to Settings to sync across all your Apple devices. Your medication data, reminders, and adherence history stay up to date everywhere.

Platform Requirements

iOS 17.0+ iPhone, iPad
macOS 13.0+ Mac with Apple Silicon or Intel
watchOS 10.0+ Apple Watch Series 4+
Widgets require iOS 18.0+ Home Screen & Lock Screen

Tips

Enable Time-Sensitive Notifications — MediAlly sends reminders as time-sensitive notifications, ensuring they break through Focus mode and Do Not Disturb so you never miss a dose.
Try Camera OCR — Scan your pill packaging with the camera to automatically identify the drug name, dosage, and instructions. It saves time and reduces errors.
Share with Family — Use the Sharing tab to send medication data to family members or caregivers via CKShare, so they can stay informed about your health schedule.

Setting Up Reminders

MediAlly supports flexible reminder schedules. You can set one-time reminders, daily schedules, or custom intervals for each medication. Reminders use iOS Time-Sensitive Notifications to ensure they reach you even when Focus mode is active.

To configure reminders, navigate to the Medication detail view and tap "Add Reminder". Choose the time of day and the days of the week when you need to be notified. You can also set a snooze duration for follow-up alerts.

Adding Your First Medication

Tap the "+" button on the Medications tab to add a new medication entry. You will be guided through entering the drug name, dosage form (tablet, capsule, liquid), strength, frequency, and start date. Optionally, you can add notes and attach a photo of the packaging.

Medication Management

MediAlly provides a comprehensive medication management system. Organize your medications by categories, set refill reminders, and keep a complete history of all changes. Each medication entry supports rich metadata including dosage, frequency, prescribing doctor, and pharmacy.

Adherence Tracking

Track your medication adherence with visual ring charts and detailed statistics. The Home screen provides daily, weekly, and monthly completion rates. Tap on a specific day to see which medications were taken, skipped, or missed.

Health Indicators

Monitor key health metrics alongside your medication schedule. MediAlly integrates with Apple Health to provide a holistic view of your wellbeing, connecting medication adherence with vital signs and activity data.

Camera OCR

Use your device camera to scan pill bottles and packaging. MediAlly's OCR engine recognizes drug names, dosages, and instructions automatically, pre-filling the medication form so you only need to confirm the details.

iCloud Sync

MediAlly uses CloudKit to sync your medication data across all your Apple devices. Sign in with the same Apple ID on each device, and your medications, reminders, and adherence history will stay in sync automatically.

Family Sharing

Share medication data with family members or caregivers through CKShare. Recipients can view your medication schedule and adherence history, making it easier for them to support your health journey.

Data Privacy

Your health data is encrypted end-to-end. MediAlly stores all medication information in your personal iCloud container and never shares it with third parties. You can delete your data at any time from the Settings page.

Pro Features

Unlock advanced capabilities with MediAlly Pro, including unlimited medication entries, detailed adherence analytics, custom health reports, and priority support. Pro features are available through a subscription via the App Store.

Widgets & Watch

Add MediAlly widgets to your Home Screen and Lock Screen for at-a-glance medication schedules and adherence rings. The Apple Watch companion app lets you log doses and view reminders directly from your wrist.

Timezone Support

Traveling across time zones? MediAlly automatically adjusts reminder times based on your device's current timezone. Your medication schedule remains accurate no matter where you are in the world.

Common Issues

If you are not receiving reminders, ensure that notifications are enabled for MediAlly in Settings > Notifications. Make sure "Allow Notifications" is toggled on and "Time-Sensitive Alerts" is selected.

If iCloud sync is not working, verify that you are signed into the same Apple ID on all devices and that iCloud Drive is enabled. Sync may take a few minutes after making changes.

Contact Support

Need help? Reach out to our support team at [email protected]. We typically respond within 24 hours on business days.