# PANDAS / PANS Journal

> Symptom tracker and communication tool for PANDAS/PANS in children. (iPhone/iPad app by Winkpass Creations, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pandas-pans-journal/id1079109087 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Winkpass Creations, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288636661)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.40/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 118 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2016-12-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pandas-pans-journal/id1079109087/reviews.md

## What is PANDAS / PANS Journal?

PANDAS / PANS JOURNAL is the first iOS app to allow parents to record symptoms and notes on a daily basis to diagnose and treat children with PANDAS / PANS.

What are PANDAS and PANS?

Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) are characterized by a debilitating onset of intense anxiety and OCD in children.

In addition, children with PANDAS / PANS may experience tics and symptoms of depression, irritability, anxiety, and have difficulty with schoolwork. The cause of PANS is unknown in most cases but is thought to be triggered by infections, metabolic disturbances, and other inflammatory autoimmune reactions.

Why PANDAS / PANS Journal?

1. JOURNAL to record symptoms - For every child afflicted by this horrible condition, an entire family's life is turned upside down. Parents wake up every morning, wondering if it was all a dream, only to realize they are living the nightmare. PANDAS / PANS Journal is a place to record the daily behaviors, changes and medications of children with this condition to better-understand how to treat them.

2. COMMUNICATION tool between you and a doctor - We found that doctor's appointments can be overwhelming. It was a struggle to remember all that had happened since the last appointment and we didn't want to miss communicating any important details. PANDAS / PANS Journal provides an organized way to share data with the care providers of your choice.

3. GRAPHICAL ANALYSIS and rating scales - As you enter data our system will help you see the subtle interplay between symptoms and treatment of your child, empowering you with the insight of what is working and what is not. 

4. CONTRIBUTION of data leading to medical breakthroughs - Researchers need data to make breakthroughs. You can choose to share your data to help with this process or keep it confidential.

Parents who have witnessed a child transform from happy and healthy to an inconsolable shell of their former self know the agony induced by this debilitating condition.

A child affected by PANDAS/PANS exhibits life-changing symptoms such as OCD, severe restrictive eating, oppositional defiance, anxiety, tics, personality changes, decline in math and handwriting abilities, sensory sensitivities, and the list goes on.

When PANDAS / PANS affected our lives personally, we found ourselves overwhelmed with feelings of isolation, helplessness, fear and grief over losing the person that our child once was. When we could muster up the energy after a long day of outbursts, oppositional defiance, and repetitive OCD questions, we tried to jot down notes for our next doctors' appointments. These dark days blended together, making it difficult to attend medical appointments with a clear and organized mind, prepared to ask the right questions and accurately recount the previous weeks and months.  

As pioneers in the App Store health arena, we made it our mission to work on this PANDAS / PANS app with the goal to improve the management and healing process for the caregivers of children with this condition. 

To support this app and the cause, we offer an optional auto-renewing subscription that removes all ads.
– Under the sponsor tab you can either select 1 month (at $9.99 / month) or 12 month (at $6.92/ month ) auto-renewing subscriptions.
– Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
– Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
– Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
– Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
– Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable

## Key features

- Daily symptom and note recording
- Doctor communication tool
- Graphical symptom analysis
- Data contribution for research
- Medication tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One month - No Ads | $9.99 | per month |
| No Ads 12 Months | $82.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pandas-pans-journal/id1079109087/reviews.md

### 1/5 — ALL my notes/entires disappeared!

*2024-04-07*

All of my important notes regarding my daughter disappeared. Nowhere to be found on the app. 😔

### 1/5 — Was Excited but very disappointed

*2020-12-04*

I was soo excited to find something specifically geared for PANDAS to journal and it got stuck at creating an account. I can’t even get started 😞

### 3/5 — Nice app for tracking behavior

*2019-07-20*

I think this app does help for tracking symptoms and behavior associated with PANDAS...just wish it had a print option for the docs records. The visual “proof” of the ups and downs is nice but definitely needs to communicate with docs more easily.

### 3/5 — Good idea but buggy

*2017-09-09*

Keeps locking up when entering notes. It often freezes when entering data in the notes section. Nothing to do but entirely close the app, losing my notes and then reopen it to attempt to re-enter it again. Very frustrating. 
It would also be nice to be able to print out my note log for Dr. review. I don't see a way to do that.

Otherwise, seems like a great idea they just need to improve the execution.

### 1/5 — Please make this app functional

*2017-07-09*

This looks like it could be a VERY useful and well throughout tool. Unfortunately I can't get it to save a user or any pertinent data. I also can't figure out what website it would upload to? I really would love for this to work and would be willing to pay $$$ if it were. So much to keep track of as a Pandas parent. Thank you!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review. We apologize for the trouble that you have been experiencing. We expect to have an update out within the next week that should fix this issue and has some new enhancements. Thank you for your time!

### 1/5 — Keeps shutting down...buggy

*2017-07-07*

Could not get past the first page! I click on birthdate to create the profile and it shuts down the app. This happens repeatedly.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review. We apologize for this inconvenience. We are about to issue an update that solves this problem and hope that you will try the app again when the update is available!

### 1/5 — Crash

*2017-01-30*

It crashes after selecting the gender

### 5/5 — Must have app!

*2017-01-04*

If you have a child or children with PANDAS or PANS, you will be thankful for this fantastic app. Customizable symptom tracking, data collection and analysis, and the ability to use it for one or many children make it a must have. It allows you to make notes, record vitals and meds, monitor symptoms and their severity, and keep a history of all of this info. It's super easy to use and can be utilized to keep your children's doctors in the loop, too!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your kind review! We hope that you are continuing to enjoy the app and that your child(ren)'s health is improving.

### 1/5 — Not sure yet unable to complete a profile

*2017-01-03*

Like the idea but can't create a birth date to complete profile set up so can't review properly. Went to the support page but not able to see how to get support for an app. On an Iphone 6+ - app shuts down when I click the birthday icon.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review. We apologize for this inconvenience. We are about to issue an update that solves this problem and hope that you will try the app again when the update is available!

### 5/5 — Thank you!

*2017-01-03*

This app is just phenomenal ...format, quality of data collected, analytics and reporting!   So valuable and easy to share and reflect on day to day basis, etc.    I rated u 5 stars, just because you have an amazing heart for our kiddos and this is just crazy amazing, but mighta found a prob.   I went and logged Jan 1-2 and then went back to add dec 31st and then all my notes and detail were saved for 31st and Jan 1-2 were gone.   Went back to add Jan 1-2 and the 31st was gone again.   Hoping this is known issue and can be fixed.   Love to see others use this as well!   Thanks again!   Blessings!!!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review! We apologize for the inconvenience that you have experienced. This issue was intermittent and we are submitting an update that should fix this issue as well as some new enhancements. It should be available within the week and we hope that it helps! Please let us know if you have an other problems with the app. Thank you!

## Frequently asked questions about PANDAS / PANS Journal

### What are PANDAS and PANS?

PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) and PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) are conditions characterized by a sudden onset of intense anxiety and OCD in children, often triggered by infections or inflammatory reactions.

### How does PANDAS/PANS Journal help with doctor appointments?

The app provides an organized way to record daily behaviors, symptom changes, and medications, allowing parents to share comprehensive and accurate data with their child's care providers, ensuring no important details are missed during appointments.

### Can I see trends in my child's symptoms with PANDAS/PANS Journal?

Yes, the app offers graphical analysis and rating scales that help you visualize the interplay between symptoms and treatments, empowering you with insights into what interventions are proving effective for your child.

### Can my data from PANDAS/PANS Journal be used for medical research?

You have the option to choose whether to share your anonymized data to contribute to medical breakthroughs. Alternatively, you can keep your data confidential.

### What devices does PANDAS/PANS Journal support?

PANDAS/PANS Journal is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for PANDAS/PANS Journal?

The app has an age rating of 17+, likely due to the sensitive nature of the medical conditions it addresses.

### How often is PANDAS/PANS Journal updated?

The app was last updated on October 14, 2017, with its latest version being 2.1. This indicates a less frequent update cycle.

### What are the subscription options for PANDAS/PANS Journal?

PANDAS/PANS Journal offers subscription plans for ad removal, including a one-month option for $9.99 and a 12-month option for $82.99.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.1 — 2017-10-14

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

-fixed issue with custom IV treatment notes not showing in history

### 2.0 — 2017-10-12

Thanks for your subscriptions to support this app!
We have made the following improvements in this update:
  -added new IV treatment section (PEX, IVIG, Rhituximab)
  -fixed issue with daily notes
  -fixed issue with birthday entry
  -fixed reporting issues

### 1.1 — 2017-01-02

Thanks for supporting the app and for submitting feedback!
This update includes several important fixes and some minor enhancements as follows:

(1) Moved “Report Sharing” button from Settings/Data to top right of Insights screen
(2) Increased font size of freeform notes entry widget to 18.0
(3) Fixed a glitch that occurred when deleting a person.
(4) Fixed a glitch that was causing freeform notes to not sync between devices.
(5) Changed “Never” in meds to “As Needed”
(6) Fixed several issues with buttons not working and overlaid pickers in the Meds screen. 
(7) Fixed issue with birthday not setting properly in Profile screen.
(9) Fixed an issue with changing meds for one child affecting another.
(10) Fixed an issue with data display for previous year

### 1.0 — 2016-12-23

No release notes.

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