# SickleBuddy

> Educational app for children and adolescents with sickle cell disease. (iPhone/iPad app by Kofi Anie.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sicklebuddy/id1208924063 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kofi Anie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208924062)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-02-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sicklebuddy/id1208924063/reviews.md

## What is SickleBuddy?

SickleBuddy is an App for children to learn and live with sickle cell disease.

Sickle Cell Disease is a red blood cell illness that some people are born with. Young people may need some help to understand sickle cell disease and look after themselves.  

SickleBuddy is an App for children and adolescents with sickle cell disease to help them learn about their condition. This App was made by talking to them and finding out how it should be designed. The App has different sections with pictures that make it easy for young people to understand. 

As a start, the Facts section gives information about sickle cell disease, and how it affects children and adolescents including pain and other problems. 

There is a section for keeping Healthy with Tips about medicines and other things doctors and nurses usually tell young people with sickle cell disease to do. 

Another section has Ideas about things that can be done to keep Healthy such as eating well, and taking it easy when worried or unhappy.

The App also has a Quiz to help make it easier to remember the important things about sickle cell disease that have been learnt.

## Key features

- Information on sickle cell disease
- Health tips for managing the condition
- Ideas for staying healthy
- Interactive quiz
- Child-friendly design

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sicklebuddy/id1208924063/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 👍🏾

*2026-03-02*

Very good app for kids

### 5/5 — Great app

*2019-01-15*

Really useful and easy to follow app. Good information. Thank you!
Slide 10 of the information says that penicillin being prophylaxis means ‘guarding against sickle cell’ - might be helpful to correct this to ‘guarding against infections in sickle cell’

## Frequently asked questions about SickleBuddy

### What is SickleBuddy?

SickleBuddy is a free educational app designed to help children and adolescents learn about sickle cell disease. It offers information, health tips, and a quiz in an easy-to-understand format.

### Who developed SickleBuddy?

SickleBuddy was developed by Kofi Anie. The app's design was informed by discussions with young people living with sickle cell disease.

### What kind of information does SickleBuddy provide?

SickleBuddy includes a 'Facts' section with information about sickle cell disease and how it affects young people, including pain and other issues. It also offers 'Keeping Healthy' tips and 'Ideas' for maintaining well-being.

### Is SickleBuddy available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, SickleBuddy is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android compatibility is not specified.

### How often is SickleBuddy updated?

The latest version of SickleBuddy is 1.0, and it was last updated on February 26, 2017. There is no information on the frequency of future updates.

### What is the age rating for SickleBuddy?

SickleBuddy has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and adolescents.

### Does SickleBuddy have ads?

No, SickleBuddy does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What is the user rating for SickleBuddy?

SickleBuddy has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 2 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its current user base.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2017-02-26

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

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