# Backpack Health — Carry the stuff that matters.

> A personal health information organizer and sharer. (iPhone/iPad app by Backpack Health.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-health/id1142624598 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Backpack Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142624597)
- Category: Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2017-06-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-health/id1142624598/reviews.md

## What is Backpack Health?

Backpack Health – Your health information always on hand. 

Sometimes health information can feel scattered and out of reach. Backpack Health wants to help you keep it all together, so that you can spend less time tracking it down and more time getting (and giving) the care and support you need.

Organize and manage your health details in the way that makes the most sense to you:
• Conditions, procedures, medications, allergies, complementary care, labs, genetic results, and more – if it's important to your health journey, keep it in your Backpack
• Record your health info using a comprehensive dictionary of clinical and everyday terms – we give you lots of options to help you find what you're looking for
• Add photos, videos, audio, and files to your Backpack to complete the picture
• Manage emergency contacts for yourself and those you care for
• Manage contact info for current and past health care providers and link them to your health details 
• Instantly translate your health info into multiple languages

Include the people you love:
• Add profiles for the ones you care for (as many as you want)
• Kids, aging parents, anyone whose info you need to have on hand, Backpack Health lets you keep it all in one place
• Invite others to co-manage your loved ones' profiles with you – you can collaborate to stay on top of their care

Share the information you need to with the ones who need it most:
• Use unique Share Cards to control what information you share with whom
• Share specific Emergency info so that it's there when you need it 
• Share the most up-to-date info with unique secure URLs
• Use a unique URL to keep emergency info on medical ID jewelry or in your phone’s Medical ID
• Add your files and notes to Share Cards

Wherever you go, Backpack Health makes it easy to carry the stuff that matters, and share it with those who need it.

## Key features

- Organize health details (conditions, meds, labs)
- Add photos, videos, and audio files
- Manage emergency contacts
- Track healthcare provider information
- Translate health information
- Manage profiles for loved ones
- Securely share specific health data

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-health/id1142624598/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A lot better and cheaper than MedicAlert 👍👍

*2024-12-22*

Backpack Health is way better and a lot cheaper than MedicAlert. I like this website because you don’t have to worry about paying a silly subscription fee which would hurt your wallet and I like the fact that you can put your code on any dog tag, even if you don’t buy a product which is totally awesome. Way to go and keep up the great work. 👍👍

### 2/5 — No longer supported?

*2023-01-26*

Backpack is a good basic personal health record but does not work as well as Tidy Health app which is very useful and not complicated.

### 1/5 — Unfortunately…

*2022-10-17*

I really was hoping this app would help multiple caregivers for my family member to keep current of all her health and medical information. Unfortunately, every attempt to include a medication by typing in the name resulted in “sorry, no results for: (anything)”.  I could insert “Furosemide 20mg oral tablets” by clicking on the included example, but she’s not actually on furosemide so that’s not helpful. I tried a couple of treatments and procedures too, but again, the examples can be included by clicking on them but not by typing in an actual name.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work well

*2021-06-24*

Won't actually let me add provider portals. I tap on "get started" on the data connections section and nothing happens

### 1/5 — No longer supporting

*2021-04-15*

They just emailed that they are no longer supporting this app. Don’t bother. Another example of a bigger company buying the smaller, promising the world, then closing it down.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2021-01-29*

Great app to store all your HHT info on 😃

### 5/5 — Amazing app

*2019-05-03*

This is a perfect app made by an amazing group of people. I can’t recommend this enough!!!

### 5/5 — Amazing app

*2017-06-16*

Amazing app with a great purpose behind it. Well organized too

## Frequently asked questions about Backpack Health

### What kind of health information can I store in Backpack Health?

You can store a wide range of health information, including conditions, procedures, medications, allergies, complementary care, lab results, genetic results, and more. The app provides a comprehensive dictionary of terms to help you record your details accurately.

### Can I add multimedia files to my health records?

Yes, Backpack Health allows you to add photos, videos, and audio files to your records. This helps to create a more complete picture of your health journey.

### How does Backpack Health handle sharing my health information?

Backpack Health uses unique Share Cards to give you control over what information you share and with whom. You can share specific emergency information or up-to-date details via secure URLs.

### Can I manage health information for multiple people?

Yes, you can add profiles for as many loved ones as you need, including children and aging parents. You can also invite others to co-manage these profiles with you.

### Does Backpack Health have ads?

Yes, Backpack Health contains advertisements. As a free application, it utilizes ads to support its services.

### What devices is Backpack Health available on?

Backpack Health is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Backpack Health updated?

The latest version of Backpack Health is 6.1.1.10841, which was last updated on April 22, 2021. This indicates a history of regular updates to improve the application.

### What is the age rating for Backpack Health?

Backpack Health has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.1.1.10841 — 2021-04-22

Easily export all the health info, notes, contacts, and files for a Backpack profile.

### 6.1.10792 — 2021-02-26

Small enhancements, bug fixes, and code cleanup.

### 6.0.10606 — 2020-12-23

Introducing symptom tracking! Record how often symptoms occur, how severe they are, how long they last, and more. Get a better sense of how you’re doing over time, share with your doctor using Share Cards, and make more informed choices about your care.

### 5.18.1.10304 — 2020-10-19

We fixed a big bug that kept you from writing Notes. Now you can go back to writing as many as you need.

### 5.18.10261 — 2020-09-28

We added UI enhancements, bug fixes, and other neat stuff.

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