Comparison

VHPGO vs Bariatric Buddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VHPGO

Access professional, live virtual wellness support for nutrition, lifestyle, and fitness. Schedule appointments, view meal plans, and join live or on-demand classes from home or on the go. Integrates with iOS Health for step tracking.

Highlights
  • Live virtual wellness support
  • Nutrition and lifestyle guidance
  • On-demand fitness classes
  • Customized meal plans
  • Support group attendance
  • HIPAA secure platform
  • iOS Health app integration
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The VHPGO program offers professional, and live, virtual support that helps guide you through your wellness journey. This is an all-in-one program that provides live, on-demand, and virtual nutrition, lifestyle modification and fitness support. VHPGO offers a HIPAA secure platform with a unique login for each user, provided by your physician or provider. On the app, you can schedule and access live appointments with wellness specialists, access customized nutrition meal plans, watch on-demand videos and live fitness classes, attend support groups, and so much more. All these features can be accessed on-the-go or in the convenience of your home. Virtual, live consultations and classes are available seven days a week. Note: The VHPGO program integrates with the iOS Health app (iOS HealthKit) to bring you the ability to measure and display your daily steps within application.

About

Bariatric Buddy

This app supports individuals on their post-bariatric surgery recovery journey. It offers a supportive community, personalized meal plans, nutrition tracking, goal setting, and educational resources within an easy-to-use interface.

Highlights
  • Post-bariatric surgery support
  • Community forums and groups
  • Personalized meal plans
  • Nutrition tracking
  • Goal setting
  • Educational resources
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Unlock Your Post-Bariatric Success with Bariatric Buddy! Embark on a transformative post-bariatric journey with the Bariatric Buddy app – your trusted companion for VSG and Bariatric surgery recovery! Connect with a supportive community, access personalized meal plans, track nutrition, set goals, and stay informed with educational resources – all within an intuitive and user-friendly interface. Community Support: Join a community of like-minded individuals who share your journey. Gain inspiration, valuable tips, and genuine support from those who understand the challenges of post-bariatric life. Bariatric Buddy is a full Social Media network where users share photos and status updates, join and create groups Customized Meal Plans: Explore delicious and bariatric-friendly recipes tailored to your recovery stage. Receive personalized meal plans to ensure your nutrition aligns seamlessly with your post-op goals. Smart Resources for Smart Recovery: Utilize smart tools catering to post-bariatric needs. From customized calculators to intuitive features, Bariatric Buddy is your smart companion for a successful recovery. Download Bariatric Buddy Today! Empower your recovery journey with confidence, support, and a companion that understands your unique needs. Download Bariatric Buddy now – redefining post-bariatric experiences with every click!

Screenshots

VHPGO4 screens
Bariatric Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bariatric Buddy at 100% against VHPGO's 38%. Bariatric Buddy also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bariatric Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of VHPGO's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bariatric Buddy's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VHPGO versus Bariatric Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVHPGOBariatric Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (32 ratings)4.4 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3233 — better
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB16 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVirtual Health Partners IncDalex Design Group LLC

Customer experience

VHPGO

All ratings32 ratings
Positive65.6%
Neutral9.4%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative37.5%

Bariatric Buddy

All ratings33 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VHPGO

No in-app purchases

None

Bariatric Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VHPGO free?
VHPGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bariatric Buddy free?
Bariatric Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VHPGO or Bariatric Buddy?
Bariatric Buddy is rated higher. VHPGO averages 4.0 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Bariatric Buddy averages 4.4 from 33 ratings.
Do VHPGO or Bariatric Buddy have ads?
Neither VHPGO nor Bariatric Buddy shows ads.

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