Perfect App for Funky Guts
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.
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.
Consistency
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.
Kind developer, good app, but requires $18 :(
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.
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.
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Simple n efficient
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.
Graphs
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
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
Easy to actually use
I’ve been trying to comply with a tracking app for years. Finally something low fiction enough to use every day
Helpful
Helpful keeping track of moods, eating, and bowel movements.
Very GOOD App!!
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.
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Easy to use
Simple but well designed and easy to navigate. Also able to customize a few things on the free version.
Easy to use
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.
Bowelle has really helped me track my skin condition and it’s links to my diet
Having the notepad is really useful to capture thoughts or missed information
Good app!
This app has helped me a ton as I recover from PI-IBS! The interface is easy to use and I like that you can control how to input data, like on a scale, text, or tags. It’s helped me mentally to feel more organized and less stressed
Simple way to track
I love the ease of logging the basics so I can look at trends over time with my dr.
Simple but effective
Very simple and elegant app that has all the basics and a reasonable price for the premium level. So much better than the competitors that pile on useless “features “ and then charge a ridiculous cost.
Great as food diary
Been using this app for a few years now mainly as a food log and it’s just what I need. Very easy to use and can customize new fields to my liking. Overall, great app!
Downloaded for acid reflux
Using this to track my headaches, reflux, supragastric belches and lightheadedness. It’s also really good as a food diary. Heads up to new users, you get one free custom section so use text. Overall pretty good and easy to use. I like that it has timestamps
Invaluable
Given my medication regime - I’m prone to severe constipation and I refuse to ever use laxatives. Now I have this app that keeps track of my movements so I can take something natural to keep me moving if it’s been too long. Excellent.
Good for tracking all aspects
Clean simple interface and customisable, worth the money.
Helps with my colitis
Love the app! I have colitis and it helps me track my flares and trigger foods. Wish it had a little more nuance in the stool scale tho.
Not worth the price
Careful with the subscription service . Three years ago this would have been a one time reasonable fee. Realized this was a subscription way too late
