# Bowelle - The IBS tracker — A mood, food & symptom diary

> Quick and easy food and symptom diary for IBS pattern discovery. (iPhone/iPad app by Bowelle AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowelle-the-ibs-tracker/id1436064640 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bowelle AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436064639)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,233 App Store ratings · 568 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: Korean, German (Germany), Russian, Swedish, European Spanish, American English, Ukrainian, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 2 more
- Released: 2018-09-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowelle-the-ibs-tracker/id1436064640/reviews.md

## What is Bowelle?

Bowelle is designed to be the quickest, most easy-to-use food & symptom diary on the App Store. Beautiful visual representations make it easier to discover patterns and determine how you feel over longer periods of time.

You can track how you feel, what you eat, water intake, stress levels, bowel movements, notes and custom fields you define. By keeping a diary, you may learn significantly more about your patterns and possible triggers.

Bowelle offers:

A record of:
• How you feel
• What you eat
• Water intake
• Stress levels
• Bowel movements
• Notes
• Custom fields

Charts
• Visual representations allow you determine trends and overlap different data types.

Daily average
• The daily averages are easily accessible from the side menu.
• They are also configurable and can be based on the past 14, 30 or 60 days. Alternatively, you can base it on all existing data.

History
• Use the detailed history to see all data.
• Filter it by what you are interested in to narrow down the scope.
• Export your data via email and share it with your doctor, nutritionist or dietitian.

Apple Health
• Sleep, step count, water and weight

Download Bowelle now and start keeping a journal today!

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A word from the developer

"It is stunning to read studies indicating that as many as 10-20% of the world’s population have IBS. The symptoms can vary so considerably from individual to individual that one may wonder if it is even the same condition.

I created Bowelle because there is a need for a fresh and modern approach in the marketplace. If you are reading this, chances are that your symptoms are affecting your life more than you like. By keeping a record every day, my hope is that you will identify some of the triggers causing your symptoms.

If you have any suggestions or feedback, feel free to drop me a note at feedback@bowelle.com. I will listen to everything coming my way."

- Robert Gummesson

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Terms of Use: https://bowelle.com/terms-of-use/

## Key features

- Food and symptom tracking
- Mood and water intake logging
- Stress level monitoring
- Bowel movement diary
- Customizable fields
- Visual trend charts
- Data export for doctors

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bowelle Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Bowelle Premium | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Bowelle Premium | $2.49 | per month |
| Bowelle Premium | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Bowelle Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Bowelle Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Bowelle Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Bowelle Premium | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Bowelle Premium | $3.49 | per month |
| Bowelle Premium | $6.99 | per 3 months |


## What do users think of Bowelle?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable
- 👍 Helpful for tracking symptoms and triggers
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 👍 Useful reports and data visualization
- 👍 Convenient to use on the go
- 👍 Great for managing IBS/IBD
- 👍 Seamless and functional
- 👍 Straightforward and simple

**Cons**

- 🐛 Issues with editing/deleting past entries
- 🔒 Concerns about data loss or syncing
- 💡 Limited customization options in free version
- 💡 Lack of integration with other health apps
- 💡 Desire for more detailed symptom tracking

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Issues with data display or loading

**Most requested features**

- Ability to add time stamps for symptoms
- Option to track exercise, medications, and other health factors
- More detailed food logging with food database integration
- Sync across multiple devices
- Expanded customization options in free version

## Recent user reviews (10 of 568)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowelle-the-ibs-tracker/id1436064640/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect App for Funky Guts

*2026-08-21, version 1.26.0*

Have used this app for years, through I had bad IBS then GICovid.
Easy customization and export options—other apps should take note.
A responsive dev keeps it fresh — with no ads, nags, or sale of your app data.
Highly recommend.

### 3/5 — Consistency

*2026-08-21, version 1.26.0*

Although I have not mastered all of the capabilities of this App, I know enough about the basics to say with confidence that you get out what you put in.

### 4/5 — Kind developer, good app, but requires $18 :(

*2026-08-13, version 1.25.10*

EDIT: the developer has responded and appears to be a kind person. I did not expect a personal response let alone the kind words and honesty. I am updating my rating to 4/5 instead of 1/5. 

I did not know the developer originally paid out of pocket. That is actually really cool of them. 

My only complaint now is not being able to even put one custom tag or have the option to have a version that shows ads and maybe a couple of features. However, it is clear to me now that it likely is not that simple.

The app still is great. It really is. And the developer appears kind. Thoughtful. 

I am leaving my original review below for context but I wanted to update the rating, title, and review itself since the developer responded in a kind, personal, no BS way. 

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Original review before response and context given by the developer:

6 years ago, when i got diagnosed with Crohn’s disease on my 20th birthday, this is the app i was recommended. 

It was so helpful. And EVERYTHING was free.

Now, 6 years later, you have to pay $18/yr to even place helpful description tags to track your patterns. 

18$ isn’t insane, no. But to make an app that has not appeared even aesthetically to have changed in 6 YEARS and start charging CHRONICALLY ILL PEOPLE $18/YR JUST BECAUSE THEY CAN is GROSS. It is GREEDY.

Most of us suffer almost on a daily basis. Many of us cannot afford the specialized medications let alone health insurance. Many of us will have to have surgical intervention, potential removal of organs, and possibly permanent ostomies placed. A removal of your butt hole because it is not longer functional and more of a problem at that point. I know because i am an operational room nurse . I’ve seen these surgeries. 

To ask sick people. To ask sick people who already suffer constantly who just want an easier way to track their body is so sick. I’m literally crying. I hate this world so much. I hate this greed.

### 5/5 — Simple n efficient

*2026-07-30, version 1.25.8*

I mostly use this to track my erratic bowels which are, well, erratic. There is no pattern. Disautonomia is my burden. When you have no control, tracking gives me a semblance of control. I’ve been using this app for a year or so & will continue using it & resubscribe.

### 3/5 — Graphs

*2026-07-27, version 1.25.8*

Graphs

The app is good but the line graph is lacking. It only shows days with bowel movements and does not show days with no movements. This results in a straight line graph which is of no help

### 5/5 — Easy to actually use

*2026-07-27, version 1.25.8*

I’ve been trying to comply with a tracking app for years. Finally something low fiction enough to use every day

### 5/5 — Helpful

*2026-07-26, version 1.25.8*

Helpful keeping track of moods, eating, and bowel movements.

### 5/5 — Very GOOD App!!

*2026-07-21, version 1.25.8*

I can’t believe I haven’t done a review on this app. It’s amazing. I’ve been using this app since 2023 to help me figure out my GI issues and it’s been real helpful to keep track of my journey and to look back historically. It’s easy to use and pretty straightforward. Will be getting the premium version.

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2026-07-19, version 1.25.8*

Simple but well designed and easy to navigate. Also able to customize a few things on the free version.

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2026-07-18, version 1.25.8*

I’m documenting symptoms for gastroenteritis and this makes it much easier! I especially appreciate how it syncs with other apps I already use for water intake, etc.

## Frequently asked questions about Bowelle

### What does Bowelle do?

Bowelle is a food and symptom diary designed to help users track their daily intake, mood, stress levels, and bowel movements. It aims to make it easy to discover patterns and identify potential triggers for conditions like IBS through visual representations and detailed logging.

### What key features does Bowelle offer?

Key features include logging food, mood, water intake, stress levels, bowel movements, and custom fields. It also provides visual charts to identify trends, daily averages, a detailed history with filtering capabilities, and data export options for sharing with healthcare providers. Integration with Apple Health for sleep, steps, water, and weight is also available.

### Is Bowelle free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering core tracking functionalities. Additional features or advanced capabilities may be available through in-app purchases, as indicated by the monetization model.

### What kind of data can I track with Bowelle?

You can track how you feel, what you eat, your water intake, stress levels, bowel movements, general notes, and any custom fields you define. It also integrates with Apple Health to incorporate sleep, step count, water, and weight data.

### Can I share my data with my doctor?

Yes, Bowelle allows you to export your data via email. This feature is designed to help you share your detailed history and identified patterns with your doctor, nutritionist, or dietitian to facilitate informed discussions about your health.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.26.0 — 2026-08-19

• PDF exports are more reliable.
• Ability to hide photos from your exported report
• CSV export fixes

What do you think about Bowelle? All App Store reviews are read no matter what language they are written in. If you have feedback or suggestions, feel free to direct it to feedback@bowelle.com.

### 1.25.10 — 2026-08-11

• Smoother animations and general under-the-hood improvements

What do you think about Bowelle? All App Store reviews are read no matter what language they are written in. If you have feedback or suggestions, feel free to direct it to feedback@bowelle.com.

### 1.25.9 — 2026-08-01

• Fixes a bug affecting the chart

What do you think about Bowelle? All App Store reviews are read no matter what language they are written in. If you have feedback or suggestions, feel free to direct it to feedback@bowelle.com.

### 1.25.8 — 2026-07-16

• Translation improvements

What do you think about Bowelle? All App Store reviews are read no matter what language they are written in. If you have feedback or suggestions, feel free to direct it to feedback@bowelle.com.

### 1.25.7 — 2026-07-15

• Dynamic Island가 있는 기기에서 가로 차트 개선
• 중국어 간체 개선

Bowelle에 대해 어떻게 생각하시나요? App Store 리뷰는 어떤 언어로 작성되었든 모두 읽고 있습니다. 의견이나 제안이 있다면 feedback@bowelle.com으로 보내주세요.

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