# PheLena — making PKU-Tracking easier

> making PKU-Tracking easier (iPhone/iPad app by Philipp Baumann.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phelena/id6769055425 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Philipp Baumann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896554958)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Turkish
- Released: 2026-05-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phelena/id6769055425/reviews.md

## What is PheLena?

pheLena helps people with phenylketonuria (PKU) manage their daily phenylalanine (PHE) intake easily, accurately and safely. Instead of complicated calculations or generic nutrition trackers, pheLena provides exactly the features people with PKU and their families need in everyday life: a PHE diary, barcode scanner, blood PHE tracking, recipes and a curated PKU database.

FEATURES
• PHE Diary: Search for foods, enter the amount and automatically calculate PHE values against your daily limit — including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
• Blood PHE Tracking: Record blood PHE levels, follow trends in clear charts and keep target ranges in view.
• PHE Calculator: Quickly calculate individual products — ideal when shopping or eating at a restaurant.
• Barcode Scanner: Scan EAN barcodes and add products directly from the database or link them to an existing entry.
• Recipes: Save your own recipes and automatically calculate PHE values per serving.
• Offline Mode: Entries can also be added without an internet connection and are automatically synchronized later.

PKU DATABASE
More than 2,500 products with PHE, calorie and nutritional values. The database also includes many special low-protein and PKU products.

PRIVACY
• Servers located in Switzerland
• GDPR and Swiss data protection law compliant
• No advertising
• No external trackers
• No sale of personal data

PRO FEATURES
• Family profiles for multiple people
• Unlimited history
• PDF diet reports
• Advanced recipe management
Free trial after registration — no credit card required.

LANGUAGES
German, English, Italian, French and Turkish — fully translated and switchable at any time.

IMPORTANT
pheLena does not replace medical advice. Appropriate PHE limits should always be discussed with your dietitian or treating clinic.

Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $22.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-17

• Improved language support
• Updated product database
• Improved product search and product names
• Improved guest access
• Minor improvements and fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-11

This version improves stability, sync, and usability. We are also preparing support for two-factor authentication. Several bugs were fixed under the hood.

### 0.20 — 2026-08-04

Improved product suggestions, PDF export for reports, and minor bug fixes and stability improvements.
This version improves pheLena during connection problems: the app now clearly distinguishes between no internet connection and an unavailable server.

### 0.19 — 2026-07-29

This update improves the stability and usability of the iOS app:

• Entries can now be edited more reliably, especially quantities and units.
• Information about subscriptions and account deletion is now clearer.
• Legal information and data sources are now easier to access in guest mode as well.
• Translations have been updated and minor bugs have been fixed.

### 0.18 — 2026-07-27

Improvements and refinements:
• More reliable syncing of data recorded offline
• More accurate display of units, dates and time zones
• Greater stability in everyday use
• Further security and privacy improvements

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-21.*