NMO Resources vs My MS Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NMO Resources
This app provides comprehensive resources for individuals affected by Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO). It offers information on diagnosis, research, patient stories, and access to expert directories and clinical trials.
- NMO basics and latest information
- Insights into diagnosis and research
- Patient stories and expert seminars
- Access to peer-reviewed research
- Advocate resources and support groups
- Clinical trial information
- Personalized NMO notes
- Directory of NMO experts
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The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation is pleased to bring you this app full of resources relating to NMO. NMO stands for neuromyelitis optica, originally known as Devic’s Disease. NMO is currently an incurable but treatable autoimmune disorder. The body’s immune system attacks its own healthy cells, most commonly in the optic nerves and spinal cord. Whether you are a patient, an advocate, or a clinician, this app is sure to help you stay informed with the latest in research and information. Features - About NMO - Get the NMO basics with the latest in NMO information, videos, and answers to frequently asked questions. - Diagnosis - Learn more about the latest scientific and medical insights into adult and pediatric disease, imaging, laboratory tests, and potential relationships of NMO/SD to other autoimmune diseases. - Videos - The NMO video library includes patient stories, questions about NMO, seminars from our NMO Roundtables, and more. - Latest Research - Stay up-to-date with access to fresh peer-reviewed research that has been made available and open-source. - Advocate Resources - Find access Support Groups, the Patient Resource Guide, and more. - Clinical Trials - Learn more about clinical trials, including how to participate. - My NMO Notes - Keep all of your NMO related notes and thoughts in one place. - Find an Expert - Browse this organized database of over 200 doctors with awareness and experience in NMO. - Blood Bank - Everything you need to help us with blood samples and/or clinical data donations for our Biorepository. Blood samples and clinical data are vital for NMO research. - Accessibility Settings - In addition to native VoiceOver ability, you can modify font size and font thickness with accessibility settings. - Events - Links and resources for upcoming advocacy and educational events for clinicians, caregivers, patients, and advocates. The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation is proud to be a source of information about NMO. Our comments are based on professional advice, published experience and expert opinion, but do not represent therapeutic recommendation, dietary recommendation or prescription. For specific information and advice, consult your personal physician. Any reference to a commercial or noncommercial product, process, service or company is not an endorsement or recommendation by the The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation. The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation does not endorse or recommend products, services or manufacturers. The The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation assumes no liability whatsoever for the use or contents of any product or service mentioned. The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation is not responsible for the contents of any “off-site” Internet information referenced by or linked to the The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation’s Internet site. This website is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Images Use of all photo images and graphics on our website is strictly limited to The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation’s use only. Downloading, printing, reprinting all photo images and/or graphics contained in this website is not permitted. Links We may link to websites, including those of our subsidiaries and third-party content providers, that have different privacy policies and practices from those disclosed here. We assume no responsibility for the policies or practices of such linked sites, and encourage you to become acquainted with them prior to use. Changes to Terms We reserve the right to change the terms of this privacy policy at any time.
My MS Buddy
This app helps individuals manage multiple sclerosis by tracking symptoms, setting important reminders, and generating detailed reports for healthcare providers. It also provides access to MS-related information and integrates with Apple Health for comprehensive wellness tracking.
- Symptom tracking and pattern identification
- Generate detailed doctor reports
- Set reminders for appointments and treatments
- Import health data from Apple Health
- Access MS-related information
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Designed by MS Patients for MS Patients MS Buddy is the all-in-one app to help you manage reminders, log symptoms, and provide critical details and questions to your doctor—all for free. An app built by a community of MS patients, for MS patients, to make your journey a little bit easier. What You Can Do with MS Buddy: • Track Symptoms: Log when symptoms start and stop and identify patterns over time. • Generate Reports for Doctor: Create detailed symptom and wellness reports, including key questions for doctors. • Set Reminders: Reminders for infusions, vaccines, expected crap gap periods, and other important dates • Import Health Data: Easily input or import from Apple Health using HealthKit, to include in your doctor reports to help answer, 'How have you been feeling?' • Stay Informed: Access easy-to-consume updates and the latest MS-related information. Get Started Today: • Download the app and create your free account. • Log symptoms, set reminders, and track your progress today. • Use MS Buddy to simplify your wellness journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NMO Resources at 5.0 against My MS Buddy's 3.8. NMO Resources also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NMO Resources holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
NMO Resources ships an update every 5 months, My MS Buddy every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NMO Resources | My MS Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 3.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation | SJB DIGITAL VENTURES LLC |
Customer experience
NMO Resources
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In-app purchases
NMO Resources
No in-app purchases
My MS Buddy
No in-app purchases
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