# Kinsa — Health & Symptoms Guide

> Family health tracker with symptom guidance and temperature logging. (iPhone/iPad app by Transform Health Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinsa/id1469151284 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Transform Health Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/685593253)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 45,229 App Store ratings · 157 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English, Canadian French, European Spanish
- Released: 2019-08-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinsa/id1469151284/reviews.md

## What is Kinsa?

Let Kinsa guide you from the first sign of sickness through recovery and beyond! As seen in Apple’s “Parenthood” commercial, Parents Magazine, USA Today, Good Morning America, The New York Times, CBS This Morning, and more!

KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT
Our care recommendations give you peace of mind with age-specific fever and symptom guidance - so you can know when it’s important to take extra precaution or see a doctor.

REMEMBERS FOR YOU
Easily track temperatures, symptoms and medication for everyone in your family! Remember details such as when symptoms began, how high the fever got, or when to give another dose of medication and share it with another caregiver or your doctor. Temperature data integrates seamlessly with HealthKit and the Health app.

WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING
“The app tracks and organizes our family’s temps and symptoms and keeps the history. This is a wonderful app for a busy and sleep deprived mom!” 
“Hands down my favorite feature is that the app gives you suggestions on how to keep your little one comfortable and gives practical advice for a speedy recovery!”
“The Kinsa app keeps all my data in one place and makes doctors appointments a breeze…”
“We are a family of 6! Kinsa helps us keep track of everyone’s medical situation!”
“This has to be one of the best products on the market for families, especially families with little ones!” 

The free Kinsa app works best with Kinsa's award-winning, pediatrician-recommended QuickCare, QuickScan, and Smart Ear thermometers, available for purchase online and in retail stores across the U.S. If you have an older Smart Stick thermometer that plugs into the headphone jack of your phone, please use the Kinsa Smart Stick app instead. 

We hope your family doesn't get sick, but if they do, we'll be there to help your family feel better faster!

All information, images, and other content shared through Kinsa’s mobile or web applications is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment from an appropriately qualified and licensed physician or other healthcare provider.  Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health, including any symptoms that are severe or concerning. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911 or the number for the local emergency ambulance service. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on or accessed through this application.

Full medical disclaimer here: https://www.kinsahealth.co/research/medical-information-from-kinsa/

## Key features

- Age-specific fever and symptom guidance
- Temperature, symptom, and medication tracking
- Family member health profiles
- Caregiver and doctor sharing
- HealthKit and Health app integration
- Recovery tips and comfort advice

## What do users think of Kinsa?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate temperature readings
- 📊 Helpful health tracking and recommendations
- 🤖 Useful app integration with thermometer
- 🤒 Effective for monitoring sick family members

**Cons**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with app and thermometer
- 🔍 Overly complex setup process
- 🕰️ Slow app performance and frequent crashes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App fails to save temperature readings
- Thermometer disconnects from app unexpectedly
- Inconsistent temperature readings across devices
- Login issues and data loss on new device setup

**Most requested features**

- Ability to manually enter temperatures without app
- Option to customize symptom and medication tracking
- Improved data export and history retention
- Integration with other health tracking platforms

## Recent user reviews (10 of 157)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinsa/id1469151284/reviews.md

### 3/5 — .

*2026-08-17, version 3.20.0*

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### 1/5 — did not connect my thermometer

*2026-06-22, version 3.18.0*

why do i need an app for a thermometer? RETURNED. couldn’t even take my dads temperature. so insane

### 3/5 — Wish it would sync up

*2026-05-11, version 3.17.14*

I wish it would sync up with husband on his app on his phone as it does on mine

### 5/5 — Best thermometer ever

*2026-05-09, version 3.17.14*

This thermometer has been a lifesaver whilst having multiple kids sick at the same time. It helps you keep track of everything- medicine temperature, symptoms. It’s amazing. Everything is automatically logged so you don’t have to keep track yourself or try to remember. This is a must have thermometer for Moms.

### 5/5 — Best thermometer!!

*2026-04-22, version 3.17.13*

Thermometer works great and app is so helpful.

### 2/5 — Poor design

*2026-04-01, version 3.17.13*

The app won’t let me record my temperature if I don’t have an Internet connection. WTH?

### 2/5 — Doesn’t work

*2026-03-10, version 3.17.10*

Ear thermometer is incorrectly showing 96. I’ve tested three other thermometers (different brands) and are correctly showing a fever of over 100.

### 5/5 — Best thing ever!

*2026-03-01, version 3.17.10*

If you’re like me that panics when the kids get sick, and get brain fogs every time you need to keep track of their next dose of meds, and want to give every detail of the their symptoms to their doctor … this is for you. I can’t tell you how good this thermometer. As a mom of 4 this has been the best thermometer ever created for moms. You need to buy this.

### 1/5 — Worst Possible Product Design

*2026-02-27, version 3.17.10*

I went to CVS looking for a thermometer and grabbed one off the shelf. The Kinsa thermometer made me download an app to even use it and then I had to spend several minutes troubleshooting connection. The interface was entirely unintuitive so I didn’t even know when it was connected or how to read a temperature. I don’t understand how it’s possible to make such a simple task—reading temperature—so complicated. If I ever see a Kinsa product I will steer clear.

### 1/5 — Ridiculous

*2026-02-26, version 3.17.10*

It’s the middle of the night. Your baby seems hot and sick. You want to take a temperature to see if you need to call a doctor or go to an ER. But before you can, you have to download an app, agree to an end user agreement, create a profile and a user, pair the device with a smartphone, and troubleshoot any of those things that go wrong. Even after the first time, make sure that the parent with the app downloaded and device paired is home and get ready to close pop up adds offering their virtual doctor consults. End stage capitalism at its worst.

## Frequently asked questions about Kinsa

### What does the Kinsa app do?

The Kinsa app helps you track your family's health, including temperatures, symptoms, and medications. It provides age-specific guidance for fevers and symptoms, offering peace of mind and recommendations on when to seek professional medical advice.

### What are the key features of Kinsa?

Key features include personalized care recommendations based on fever and symptoms, easy tracking of temperature, symptoms, and medication for all family members, and the ability to share this information with caregivers or doctors. It also integrates with HealthKit and the Health app.

### Is Kinsa free to use?

The Kinsa app is free to download and use. However, it works best with Kinsa's own thermometers, which are available for purchase separately. There may also be in-app purchases available for additional features or services.

### What devices is Kinsa compatible with?

The free Kinsa app is designed to work with Kinsa's QuickCare, QuickScan, and Smart Ear thermometers. If you have an older Kinsa Smart Stick thermometer that plugs into your phone's headphone jack, you should use the Kinsa Smart Stick app instead.

### How can Kinsa help during an illness?

Kinsa helps during illness by providing clear, age-specific guidance on how to manage fevers and symptoms, offering comfort tips for recovery, and keeping a detailed log of your family's health data. This organized information can make doctor's appointments more efficient and help you make informed decisions about your family's well-being.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.20.0 — 2026-08-10

Introducing Medications - track what your family is taking, all in one place.

- New Medications tab: Add a medication for anyone in your family and see everything that's active, everything that's finished, and all your reminders at a glance.
- Log doses as you give them: Tap to record a dose and review the full dose history for any medication.
- Medication reminders: Set a reminder for any medication - every day, weekdays, weekends, or the specific days you choose - and get a notification on your device when it's time. New reminders default to 8:00 AM.
- Mark complete or archive: When a course is done, mark it complete or archive it and it moves to Past Medications.
- Helpful tips: Short first-time tips point out where things are when you open Medications.

Also in this release

- New History tab: for a fuller view of your family's timeline.
- More precise temperatures: Readings now show two decimal places in both °F and °C.
- Spanish and French (Canada) support throughout Medications, including VoiceOver labels.
- Stability fixes: We fixed several crashes - including one when switching quickly between family members and one when assigning temperature readings - and tightened up error messages so problems are easier to understand.

Requires iOS 18.5 or later.

### 3.19.0 — 2026-07-06

We've made the Kinsa app smoother and more reliable:

- A clearer, easier-to-follow experience when sharing your health data with the app.
- Care content now fills the whole screen for a more immersive, distraction-free view.
- Fixed an issue where your screen wouldn't update right after subscribing.
- Improved overall stability and fixed several crashes.

Thanks for using Kinsa! Keep your app updated for the best experience.

### 3.18.0 — 2026-06-04

Bug fixes, UI updates

### 3.17.14 — 2026-05-06

Bug fixes.

### 3.17.13 — 2026-03-16

UI updates

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