PillHQ
Consumer and social
medication reminders
SHOW HN2012
13points
21comments
#1,163of 1,677 in 2012
Top 70%of 2012 by points
How HN took it
RoastedHalf or more of the comments are critical
1 positive, 4 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 9 critical, out of 14 comments about the project. Thread score -0.41.
Idea: 1 for, 3 againstPricing: 0 for, 3 againstPrivacy: 0 for, 2 againstDesign: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Good idea, interesting problem to solve
From 2 comments
I like the idea. Random suggestion: Check out the papers by BJ Fogg. He did some interesting (applied) research on texting and supporting positive health related behavior. For…
1337biz on HNThis is pretty good for software. If anyone is interested in considering "the" solution to this problem in hardware, which involves a patent, please email me: 1) some proof that…
yctechmgr on HN
Objections
Free phone alarms and medication apps already do this
From 3 comments
It's an interesting idea, but why would I use this over an app for my phone (pretty much any smartphone or an iPod touch) when the app is free or $0.99 one time. A quick search…
andrewmunsell on HNI don't understand the need for this. I'm still using a Palm LifeDrive. Sometimes I have to take a med. Right now I have to med cats. I simply add an alarmed event to my…
mikecane on HNNope. I'm sorry, but all the people I know have alarms on their phone for this purpose.
Avalaxy on HN
Monthly fee is too expensive for the value
From 3 comments
Agreed. This seems far too expensive.
uncoder0 on HNIt's an interesting idea, but why would I use this over an app for my phone (pretty much any smartphone or an iPod touch) when the app is free or $0.99 one time. A quick search…
andrewmunsell on HNNope. I'm sorry, but all the people I know have alarms on their phone for this purpose.
Avalaxy on HN
Storing medication data raises HIPAA and privacy liability concerns
From 1 comment
I wouldn't be so sure... you need to be really careful, especially if you're in the US. HIPAA can be tricky to navigate. I doubt your TOS will trump HIPAA in court. I'd be very,…
king_magic on HN
Signup page lacks HTTPS
From 2 comments
"Do you know that forgetting to take your pills can be unhealthy?" - seems a little condescending. If they didn't know that, why would they take them at all!? Also, as mentioned…
JosephRedfern on HNSignup pages (most definitely ones where the user is prompted to enter credit card information) should have SSL. I've trained my mother to look for the green bar. :) You're using…
pearkes on HN
Requests
Add SSL to the signup page
From 2 comments
Signup pages (most definitely ones where the user is prompted to enter credit card information) should have SSL. I've trained my mother to look for the green bar. :) You're using…
pearkes on HN"Do you know that forgetting to take your pills can be unhealthy?" - seems a little condescending. If they didn't know that, why would they take them at all!? Also, as mentioned…
JosephRedfern on HN
Lower the price or offer a free tier with ads
From 2 comments
I think your app should be for free and you can earn money from ads. You will have ideal target clients for many companies.
ravgie on HNBack in 2009, I designed the same thing. I've had trouble with people staying around for free, never mind the monthly fee. Then again, the trouble could've been with me rather…
YuriNiyazov on HN
Rename the product
From 1 comment
Name suggestion: "Dose."
rglover on HN
Questions
What features justify the subscription price over free apps
From 1 comment
It's an interesting idea, but why would I use this over an app for my phone (pretty much any smartphone or an iPod touch) when the app is free or $0.99 one time. A quick search…
andrewmunsell on HN
Alternatives named
Drugs.com medication app
From 1 comment
It's an interesting idea, but why would I use this over an app for my phone (pretty much any smartphone or an iPod touch) when the app is free or $0.99 one time. A quick search…
andrewmunsell on HN
Phone calendar or alarm events
From 2 comments
I don't understand the need for this. I'm still using a Palm LifeDrive. Sometimes I have to take a med. Right now I have to med cats. I simply add an alarmed event to my…
mikecane on HNNope. I'm sorry, but all the people I know have alarms on their phone for this purpose.
Avalaxy on HN
Pill organizer glasses
From 1 comment
Oh an by the way this is solved with those special pillglasses that you fill withwhatever pills you need to take at specific times of the day/week.
tomjen3 on HN