# MyPHD — Personal Health Dashboard

> Personal health dashboard aggregating wearable data with Apple Health integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Stanford University.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myphd/id1447333214 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stanford University](https://appshunter.io/developer/292922032)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 204 App Store ratings · 66 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 136 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-04-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myphd/id1447333214/reviews.md

## What is MyPHD?

This app collects your health data (heart rate, number of steps, sleep analysis, glucose values, ...) from various wearable devices and securely transfer the de-identified and encrypted data for further analysis.
You can see your personal health info on your health dashboard.

It uses HealthKit to save and store your heart rate, number of steps, and sleep analysis data securely.

Apple Health® Integration

## Key features

- Health data aggregation
- Wearable device integration
- Sleep analysis
- Glucose tracking
- Secure data transfer
- Apple Health integration

## What do users think of MyPHD?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 💡 Important research contribution for COVID-19 and long COVID studies
- ⌚ Apple Watch and Fitbit integration capabilities
- 👍 User-friendly interface design
- 📊 Centralized health data visualization
- ✅ Improved performance in newer versions
- 🔄 Ability to track health metrics and contribute to science

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes on launch and during use
- ⏱️ Extremely slow data syncing (30+ minutes to hours)
- 📱 Phone must remain open during sync process
- 🔐 Requires repeated login on every app opening
- ❌ Poor developer communication and support response
- 🌍 Enrollment issues for Canadian users (postal code/province validation)
- ⚠️ Data sync accuracy issues (shows outdated sync dates)
- 🔧 Persistent bugs despite multiple updates
- 📋 Confusing interface and unclear data entry prompts
- 🚫 Keyboard UI overlap blocking login buttons

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately on launch
- App crashes during HealthKit permission requests
- App crashes during data syncing process
- Sync completion status displays incorrectly (shows weeks-old dates)
- Keyboard blocks login button on token entry screen
- Forced logout on every app opening
- Data sync takes much longer than estimated time
- App hangs for 10+ hours during health data download
- Apple Watch integration not working despite advertised support
- Canadian postal code validation rejects valid formats
- Enrollment form locks out duplicate email entries
- State field appears instead of Province for Canadian users
- Welcome email not received, preventing login
- iOS 14 compatibility issues causing crashes

**Most requested features**

- Allow multiple study enrollment without logout/login
- Samsung Watch support
- Background data syncing without keeping app open
- Faster data transfer speeds
- Session persistence to prevent forced re-login
- Canadian postal code and province field support
- Improved developer communication and issue reporting
- Better UI for login token entry
- Larger font size for accessibility

## Recent user reviews (10 of 66)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myphd/id1447333214/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Haven’t been able to use since November

*2024-03-23, version 10.3.50*

I’ve been part of crash corse study but I have not been able to sync since November.  Reached out through both app and email multiple times and have not received any response. Glad that long covid is being researched and I hope more steps are taken to get data in future. Still wearing Fitbit and hoping it will be fixed so I can upload my data

### 1/5 — App

*2023-11-03, version 10.3.27*

Allow us to enrolled in multiple study’s using the same app rather then having to log out and log back in again.

### 2/5 — Still quite Buggy.

*2023-03-13, version 10.2.74*

I religiously sync - afterwards the app says, “Last synced…” (weeks ago. 

I want to contribute my data re:Disabling PASC (3 years bedridden after Covid) - but this app does not inspire confidence.

### 2/5 — App crashes

*2022-06-09, version 10.2.31*

I am unable to use the app due to it crashing within 1 minute of loading. This started about 1 week ago.

### 2/5 — App crashing

*2022-06-08, version 10.2.31*

The app has been crashing for about 3 weeks now every time I open it to sync. iPhone 13 pro user with Apple Watch. Is this going to be fixed?!?!

### 1/5 — App issues

*2022-05-30, version 10.2.31*

I loaded the app after seeing it discussed on CBS Sunday Morning and was very interested in it. However since 5/26 the ap has stopped working - collecting data from health app, tries to cycle to next screen and the app crashes. I’ve looked for updates and the ability to report a problem to the app developer, neither have been found. I had high hopes for this app so I’m hoping it gets fixed soon.

### 1/5 — App freezing

*2022-05-23, version 10.2.31*

Can’t sync data, can’t “report problem” or contact developer… past issues seemed to have been addressed fairly quickly but this one is lingering. Previously sound app is sinking. Please fix!

### 3/5 — Keeps crashing

*2022-01-06, version 10.2.2*

Every time I try to sync past data the app crashes partway through.

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2022-01-04, version 10.2.2*

Amazing app

### 4/5 — Why do I have to login as if I’m starting from scratch?

*2021-12-26, version 10.2.2*

I periodically have login as if I’m starting at the beginning. It now takes an hour to gather data that I presume has been downloaded previously.

## Frequently asked questions about MyPHD

### What kind of health data can this app collect?

The app collects a variety of health data including heart rate, number of steps, sleep analysis, and glucose values. It is designed to integrate with various wearable devices to gather this information.

### How does this app store and protect my health data?

Your health data is securely transferred, de-identified, and encrypted for further analysis. It uses HealthKit to save and store your heart rate, number of steps, and sleep analysis data securely.

### Is this app compatible with Apple devices?

Yes, the app utilizes HealthKit for saving and storing data, indicating strong integration with Apple devices and the Apple Health platform.

### What is the primary benefit of using this app?

The primary benefit is having a personal health dashboard that consolidates data from multiple wearable devices. This allows for a comprehensive view and analysis of your health information in one secure place.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.4.0 — 2026-03-02

- Fixed surveys for iPad
- Updated formats for MyPHD Pro version

### 10.3.96 — 2025-11-07

- Updated survey completion indicator

### 10.3.95 — 2025-10-31

- Updated notifications
- Fixed minor issues

### 10.3.94 — 2025-10-24

- Updated new Mail support
- Updated for iOS 26
- Fixed minor issues

### 10.3.91 — 2025-09-16

- Updated last sync computation
- Handled API timeout cases

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