# Zemedy: IBS & Gut Health Care — Manage IBS & Digestive health > Evidence-based digital CBT program for managing IBS symptoms and improving gut health. (iPhone/iPad app by Bold Health Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zemedy-ibs-and-gut-health-care/id1442789941 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Bold Health Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438343032) - Category: Medical, Health & Fitness - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 89 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 87 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2019-09-03 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zemedy-ibs-and-gut-health-care/id1442789941/reviews.md ## What is Zemedy? What is Zemedy? Zemedy is an evidence-based digital therapeutics IBS care program that was developed specifically to help people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and limit the effect of IBS symptoms on their quality of life. What is the benefit of using Zemedy? Zemedy is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which has been repeatedly proven to reduce the severity of IBS symptoms and improve quality of life, gut-brain balance, bowel issues, stomach pain, abdominal bloating, and other IBS-related symptoms. What does Zemedy provide? Zemedy offers a 6-week digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for IBS: Besides being an IBS tracker, Zemedy offers: An interactive interface and a brand-new virtual IBS care coach The core CBT program has been cut down to 6 modules, which will increase the effectiveness of your gut health improvement. Smart Tools section, with brand new exercises that will improve your IBS, stress, abdominal & bowel pain & other related symptoms. A 7-Day Plan section to help you schedule your IBS-related tasks ahead. A library of engaging content to educate yourself about IBS and overall digestive system health. Flare Mode: a trusty tool to get fast relief for sudden symptoms, such as abdominal pain, bowel bloating, etc., Track your mood, stress, pain, bloating, and other IBS symptoms and watch your progress Track your poop to identify patterns Track your and begin the low FODMAP diet with better nutrition, You will also have access to tools that help you practice the skills you learn in the CBT program and more. Does Zemedy work? Zemedy uses the latest IBS medical research packed with know-how from our science team in gastroenterology, nutrition, and neuroscience to provide practically efficient IBS tracking & program care. The University of Pennsylvania conducted a clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of Zemedy on IBS and found significant: Reduction in IBS symptoms Improved quality of life Reduction in stress levels Here is the full study, if you’re interested in learning more. What to expect: Zemedy is a 6-week program. You can complete the program at your own pace. Set module completion goals that are realistic for you. However, for the best results, it’s recommended that you use the program and/or tools daily. You can now also get a dedicated Health Coach to support you through the program. Sign up to the App+Coach plan to get one-on-one physician appointments throughout your journey. What users said: “Who knew there were so many things to think about when it comes to IBS!?!?!?! It used to seem like a diagnosis that I didn’t understand just something there was nothing I could do anything about… thank you Zemedy for teaching me otherwise” “Because of this app even though I have the odd flare up I am in a much better place than before finding the app.” Kindly be aware: Zemedy is recommended to coordinate with your personal doctor and is not a replacement for professional medical IBS and/or digestive system treatment. It is not intended to be a substitute for medications or as a replacement for care by your provider, and it is not intended to communicate any emergency, urgent, or critical information to providers. Zemedy offers auto-renewing subscription options $49.99 / 3 months (Program only) $169.99 / 3 months (Program + Coachig) Your subscription payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation. Your subscription will renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24hr before your payment period ends. Payments will be taken 24hr before the end of each payment period. https://www.zemedy.com/privacy-policy https://www.zemedy.com/terms-of-use ## Key features - 6-week digital CBT program for IBS - Virtual IBS care coach - Symptom and mood tracking - Flare Mode for fast relief - Low FODMAP diet tracking - Educational content library ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Zemedy Monthly | $19.49 | per month | | Zemedy Quarterly | $50.99 | per 3 months | | Zemedy Yearly | $154.99 | per year | | Zemedy Monthly | $19.49 | per month | | Zemedy Quarterly | $50.99 | per 3 months | | Zemedy Yearly | $154.99 | per year | | Long-term success (1 year) | $154.99 | per year | | Full program plan (3 months) | $50.99 | per 3 months | | Fast relief plan (1 month) | $20.49 | per month | | App quarterly | $49.99 | per 3 months | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zemedy-ibs-and-gut-health-care/id1442789941/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Good content, terrible app *2023-09-12* This app needs serious work. It contains a lot of helpful content, but the interface is terrible: riddled with typos that range from distracting to incomprehensible; tools that are barely usable, especially as stand-alone tools (outside of the modules); a glitchy and poorly designed scheduling tool; and no clear roadmap for how to progress through the app. I experienced some improvement while going through modules but it didn’t last. Maybe I would have seen improvement with long-term use of the tools, but since they’re not user-friendly at all, that wasn’t feasible. ### 2/5 — Good idea, but irritating in execution *2022-11-17, version 2.9.0* Minor things first: the app lacks polish. - There are a lot of bugs and distracting typos - Several questions from the questionnaires and logs should really have a “not applicable” option (ex. the period pain question) - It would be nice to have either closed captioning or transcripts available for the video/audio portions to improve accessibility Then there’s the big issue: the cost. Why are the modules behind a subscription paywall? I understand why the coaching program is a subscription, as it is an ongoing interactive service, but the pre-written modules? Granted, the subscription does cover 3 months, while the module program is only supposed to be 6 weeks, but it would be quite irritating to have to pay another $49.99 any time you wanted to refer back to the modules after the 3 month period is up. It would be much more reasonable to have these unlocked permanently with a one-time purchase, or just have the app cost money up-front and include the cost of the modules there. The non-paid content only includes a log function, a few questionnaires, a handful of tips/goals, and the bot chat function (which, from what I’ve read in other reviews, is not particularly helpful). I can’t see myself using this app long-term for the free content alone, and I just don’t think the subscription cost for the modules is worth it. ### 5/5 — Works really well!!! *2021-09-13, version 2.8.1* As a therapist I am well aware of the benefits of CBT and hypnotherapy, the mind-body link, so when I saw Zemedy the approach made instant sense to me as a way to help with IBS symptom improvement. Love the way these interventions are delivered in a pretty cool and easy to use digital format! Find the tools and exercises particularly helpful to complement my daily exercise and mindfulness routine. Recommend this app as I definitely see the link in my patients between their distress and their physical symptoms, it’s a nifty non-drug approach to healing. ### 5/5 — An app that is so needed *2021-08-30, version 2.8.1* I’ve been really happy with the app! They’ve recently done an update presenting the content in stories format which makes it very easy to go through the modules, they’re quite entertaining and helpful! I’ve been able to track my symptoms holistically and get feedback on my potential triggers. I’m only half way through, but already feel a lot more positive about managing my gut symptoms that have been troubling me especially since COVID. I whole heartedly recommend it! ### 5/5 — I feel much better! *2021-08-29, version 2.8.1* Useful app for helping manage my IBS. Zemedy is full of helpful information, and I started practicing with the tools. Since I started using the tools 2-3 times per week, I’ve been less concerned about my IBS symptoms and haven’t had a flare up for weeks. The Yoga needs a bit more work to be on par with other platforms but it’s still nice to have it included. ### 1/5 — App Description Seemed Very Apathetic and Lacking Any Compassion or Empathy *2021-06-02, version 2.7.4* Which is why I only joined this app to write this review. First of all, you claim to be certified in the treatment of others by ways of CBT, and how rude, or should I say arrogant it is of your failure to give any type of description at all as to what CBT is, let along what it’s initials even stand for while you were busy writing your depiction for your marketing scheme to sell your app. Only practicing unlicensed therapists or bots would be so unprofessional as to have an app based solely upon CBT treatment, and fail to inform their public of what that even fu€king means!! Everyone CBT means “COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY” What it is? It’s exactly what it’s called.. It’s utilized as another type of Behavioral Therapy for help with many types of issues including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and even drug abuse. It’s retraining your brain to learn how to think differently and use better coping methods and strategies to improve the way your brain behaves and functions which could improve your cognitive function, with that said, you can also do “GESTALT THERAPY” which is therapy that helps you with in the “NOW” and builds on your self awareness in current situations you might be dealing with in life such as anxiety, stress, trauma, or emotional instability that you may not yet recognize within yourself due to other behaviors or feelings masking them such as anger for example, and gestalt therapy will will help teach you how to decipher yourself so you can better control yourself, and that too will give you a happier state of mind and wellness all throughout your whole body. In turn greatly reducing your stress levels and that will put your mind more at ease, and give you a more relaxed state of sense in turn helping with the anxiety, so that’s what I say basically, if you’re going to spend money don’t spend it on this apathetic app, instead go and purchase yourself a self help book on “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy” or “Gestalt Therapy” and do it yourself instead of trusting some schmucks you know on your phone to talk to. Don't give these people not even a second more of your time or energy. Just give me enough time, and please finish my well thought out and typed review. Thanks in Advance. Copied & pasted from the inter webs Check qualifications Psychotherapist is a general term, rather than a job title or indication of education, training or licensure. Examples of psychotherapists include psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, licensed social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, psychiatric nurses, or other licensed professionals with mental health training. Before seeing a psychotherapist, check his or her: Background and education. Trained psychotherapists can have a number of different job titles, depending on their education and role. Most have a master's or doctoral degree with specific training in psychological counseling. Medical doctors who specialize in mental health (psychiatrists) can prescribe medications as well as provide psychotherapy. Certification and licensing. Make sure that the therapist you choose meets state certification and licensing requirements for his or her particular discipline. Area of expertise. Ask whether the therapist has expertise and experience treating your symptoms or your area of concern, such as eating disorders or PTSD. The key is to find a skilled therapist who can match the type and intensity of therapy with your needs. What you can expect Cognitive behavioral therapy may be done one-on-one or in groups with family members or with people who have similar issues. Yep, I’m willing to bet no one here has any of these qualifications, if so, “WHIP THEM OUT!” Let’s see ‘em, come on and prove me wrong, any way it’s mandatory that you provide your credentials as proof, nobody should be purchasing anything further from your app service and those who have should be given a refund immediately, especially if you’re going to be treating people using CBT, cuz that would be illegal as stipulated unless you’re able to furnish evidence of a license, and I don’t play games when it comes to parasites attempting to scam others out of their money while trying to impersonate the really real people. I really don’t like malpractice on human beings either we’re not your toys nor tools. ### 1/5 — No *2021-01-22, version 2.6.3* It wasn’t worth downloading because it tells you it’s only free for 1 week! **Developer response:** Hi there, We're really sorry to disappoint you! Please get in touch with us on hello@zemedy.com so we can make your experience better. Looking forward to hearing from you, Zemedy Team ### 1/5 — Upgrade = $$$ *2020-11-05, version 2.1.0* Such a great app... but a shame that you need to upgrade and now it’s randomly $20/month... will not be upgrading. **Developer response:** Hi there, We're really sorry to disappoint you! Please get in touch with us on hello@zemedy.com so we can make your experience better. Looking forward to hearing from you, Zemedy Team ### 1/5 — Great app idea, terrible execution. *2020-10-18, version 2.0.5* You need a lot of patience to use this app. Usability bugs are everywhere. They are trying to make you believe you have a personalized chat discussion with Mel, their chat bot. Those discussions take a long, long time to complete and you get very little information out of them. The app idea is good. The information presented is also good. The execution is horrible. **Developer response:** Hello Trudoe, Thanks for your feedback. We have change the way we deliver our content and can't wait for you to try it out. Please let us know what you think when do you. Best, Zemedy Team ### 1/5 — Don't upgrade! *2020-09-14, version 2.0* Upgrade makes this a paid app only and now you won't be able to login with your existing account. Very disappointing **Developer response:** Hi there, We're really sorry to disappoint you! Please get in touch with us on hello@zemedy.com so we can make your experience better. Looking forward to hearing from you, Zemedy Team ## Frequently asked questions about Zemedy ### What is Zemedy's core treatment approach? Zemedy is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a clinically proven method to reduce IBS symptom severity and improve overall quality of life. The program is structured into 6 modules designed to enhance gut health. ### What kind of tracking features does Zemedy offer? Zemedy allows users to track their mood, stress levels, pain, bloating, and other IBS symptoms. It also includes tracking for bowel movements to help identify patterns and support the low FODMAP diet. ### How long is the Zemedy program and what is recommended for best results? The core Zemedy program is 6 weeks long, and users can complete it at their own pace. For optimal results, daily use of the program and its tools is recommended. ### Does Zemedy offer support beyond the digital program? Yes, Zemedy offers an App+Coach plan that provides access to a dedicated Health Coach for one-on-one support throughout the program. This includes physician appointments. ### What are the subscription options for Zemedy? Zemedy offers several subscription plans, including monthly and quarterly options, with prices ranging from $19.49 to $50.99. Some plans include free trial periods of 7 days or 3 months. ### Is Zemedy suitable for all ages? Zemedy has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for adult users. It is recommended to coordinate its use with a personal doctor and it is not a replacement for professional medical advice. ### What kind of content does Zemedy provide for education? Zemedy includes a library of engaging content designed to educate users about IBS and the overall digestive system. This helps users understand their condition better. ### How often is Zemedy updated? The latest version of Zemedy is 2.9.0, which was last updated on October 19, 2021. This indicates a history of updates to improve the application. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 2.9.0 — 2021-10-19 As time flies by, we keep working on improving Zemedy to help you achieve the best results for your IBS. After a long conversation with Mel, our digital coach, we decided to spice up her role at Zemedy. From now on, she won't bother you with long chat messages. Instead, she will be coaching you in a new format of biteable content that's available for you to access at any point. You can also preview the contents of each session, just to get a sneak peek into the world of learning you're entering. Same goes for Flare mode - we have heard you and gave it a revamp. You can now access each part of Flare Mode independently of each other and get the maximum benefit. Last but not least, we’ve been working hard on making those pesky bugs disappear, but do let us know if there’s any we missed. As you know, Zemedy offers personalized gut care that helps you change how you address IBS by not only tracking your mood, pain, poop, food intolerances, stress, and identifying patterns within your mind and body - but by transforming the way you manage it. As always, for questions, feedback or summer recipes - we're here for you at support@zemedy.com. 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