Comparison

Health Auto Export vs Sauna Log

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

Head to head
About

Health Auto Export

Securely export and analyze over 150 health and fitness metrics from your iPhone. Automate data backups to cloud services, REST APIs, or your calendar. Gain insights with integrated tools and visualize progress on your devices.

Highlights
  • Export 150+ health and fitness metrics
  • Multiple export formats (CSV, JSON, Markdown, GPX)
  • Automated exports to cloud services and APIs
  • Integrated MCP Server for direct data querying
  • Sync data to macOS app for desktop analysis
  • Home Screen widgets for progress tracking
  • 100% private and secure, no account required
Features
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Take control of your health data — export, analyze, and back it up securely. Export 150+ health and fitness metrics from iPhone in CSV, JSON, Markdown, or GPX format. Perfect for data backup, personal insights, or analysis using AI tools via the integrated MCP Server. Automate exports. Select any of the integrated integrations: • iCloud Drive • Google Drive • Dropbox • REST API • Home Assistant • MQTT • iOS Calendar • Email You can also use Sync to Mac or create your own dashboards (macOS app install required) HIGHLIGHTS: Health Auto Export supports several metrics and data types categorized into: * Health Metrics (steps, heart rate, sleep phases, blood pressure, etc.) * Workouts + Routes (running, cycling, swimming, hiking, etc.) * Medications * State of Mind * Symptoms * Menstrual Cycle Tracking * ECG * Heart Rate Notifications Automations & Integrations: * Built-in MCP Server. Query health data directly over the network * Export to iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox * Send data to REST APIs, MQTT, Home Assistant * Automate email reports to yourself or a care provider * Log data as events in Calendar * Automate actions with Shortcuts * Build your own applications and integrations that leverage health data Health data on desktop: * Sync data to Health Auto Export macOS app * View charts and statistics with the configurable dashboard * Or use the open-source web app (GitHub) to create your own database and dashboards on macOS/Windows/Linux Health data widgets: * Add health widgets to your Home Screen on iPhone, iPad, and Mac * Track your progress at a glance PRIVACY: * 100% private and secure — no account required, third-party sharing. * No data collection, no sharing of your information * You remain in control of your health data PRICING: Health Auto Export contains in-app purchases. Try all Premium features for seven days, then choose from Free, Basic, and Premium tiers: FREE: * Add health data widgets to your Home Screen. * View charts with the statistics dashboard. BASIC (one-time purchase): * Use Manual Export to export health data whenever you need it. * Create simple automations with Shortcuts. * Export individual metrics with greater detail, such as Sleep Phases, ECG, heart rate notifications, or Blood Glucose metadata. * Control data aggregation (seconds → yearly). * Export workouts with routes, heart rate, heart rate recovery, and other metadata. PREMIUM (subscription or lifetime purchase): * Get on with the rest of your day while Health Auto Export syncs your health data in the background. * Automatically export data to your own or any of the integrated platforms. * Sync to Mac makes your health metrics and workouts available on Mac by syncing from iPhone. * Includes all Basic features. SUPPORTED DATA: - See the full app overview and list of supported data at https://healthyapps.dev Terms of Use can be viewed at https://healthyapps.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://healthyapps.dev/privacy-policy

About

Sauna Log

Features
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Time sauna and steam sessions on Apple Watch or Garmin. Try 3 sessions free, then unlock unlimited tracking with one purchase. No subscription. Apple Watch app included with your iPhone download. Garmin requires the free Connect IQ companion and a compatible watch. Use your Apple Watch or Garmin to start a session fast, choose sauna or steam room, run your preferred timer presets, and monitor live heart rate plus active and total calories while you’re in the heat. When a timer ends, you can stop or extend immediately for the next round. Sauna Log records your session details, including: - Heat type: sauna or steam room - Session duration - Heart-rate data - Energy burned: active and total calories - Sauna temperature and humidity - Cold shower selection Remember your usual temperature and humidity settings, so recording regular sessions takes seconds. The iPhone app gives you quick control of timer presets, heart-rate thresholds, session history, and longer-term progress insights. See your heat time, active days, heart-rate response, calories, and sauna-versus-steam patterns across weeks, months, and years. Optional monthly reminders help you return to your progress and stay consistent.

Screenshots

Health Auto Export4 screens
Sauna Log3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Health Auto Export at 4 against Sauna Log's 2. On price, update cadence, 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. Health Auto Export sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sauna Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Health Auto Export ships an update every 8 days, Sauna Log every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Health Auto Export versus Sauna Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHealth Auto ExportSauna Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (433 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings433 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB11 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLybron SobersBarnaby Wood

Bugs and requests

Health Auto Export

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes during export
  • Inconsistent data export
  • Sync issues with iOS updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to import data into Apple Health
  • Longer data history in the app
  • More detailed workout data export
  • Medication data export

Sauna Log

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Health Auto Export

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annually$6.991 Year
One-time2
  • Basic$2.99
  • Premium Lifetime$24.99
1 purchases

Sauna Log

One-time1
  • Sauna Log Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Health Auto Export free?
Health Auto Export is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sauna Log free?
Sauna Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Health Auto Export or Sauna Log have ads?
Neither Health Auto Export nor Sauna Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Health Auto Export or Sauna Log?
Health Auto Export ships an update every 8 days, and Sauna Log every 9 days. Most recently, Health Auto Export was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sauna Log on October 31, 2026.

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