# Me v PMDD vs Bearable

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bearable at 81% against Me v PMDD's 21%. Bearable also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Me v PMDD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bearable sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Me v PMDD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bearable holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bearable has 6.5K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Me v PMDD's written reviews are positive against 81% of Bearable's.

Me v PMDD ships an update every 2 months, Bearable weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Me v PMDD | Bearable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/me-v-pmdd/id1302655135/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearable-symptom-tracker/id1482581097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **81.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 20 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brett Buchert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1302655134) | [Bearable Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516477550) |

## What reviewers say

### Me v PMDD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/me-v-pmdd/id1302655135)

Easily track your Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder symptoms and treatments with visual graphs. Manage your cycle, journal your thoughts, and connect with peer support to better understand and manage your PMDD.

**Highlights:** Symptom tracking on 0-10 scales, Treatment logging, Cycle and calendar day tracking, Peer support connection, Self-love journal for notes, Symptom data visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Specialized PMDD symptom tracking
- 📊 Clear visualization of symptom trends over time
- 🆓 Free app with no hidden subscription fees
- 🔒 Password-protected medical records
- 👥 Peer connection feature for community support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent account logout issues
- 🐛 Data loss after logout
- 🐛 Registration/email verification failures
- 🐛 Journal entries not saving
- 🐛 Poor navigation between app pages

**Reported bugs**

- Users randomly logged out with no way to log back in
- Email verification codes not received or invalid
- Registration fails with 'unable to register' error
- Password reset not recognized despite confirmed registration
- Account/email not recognized after logout

**Requested features**

- Ability to add custom symptoms beyond preset list
- Period and ovulation tracking alongside symptoms
- Data export to PDF/Excel for doctor sharing
- Reminder notifications for daily symptom logging
- Retroactive symptom entry for missed days


### Bearable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearable-symptom-tracker/id1482581097)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps you understand and manage your health by tracking symptoms, triggers, and treatments. It allows you to identify patterns and correlations to gain better control over chronic illnesses, pain, mood, and more. Securely store and analyze your health data to share with your doctor.

**Highlights:** Symptom tracking, Trigger identification, Medication and treatment logging, Habit and activity tracking, Health data correlation analysis, Medical appointment preparation, Data export and sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bearable premium | $4.49 | per month |
| Bearable premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $18.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $22.99 | per year |
| Bearable Premium | $23.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $27.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $27.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $27.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $27.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly customizable
- 🚀 Comprehensive health tracking
- 💡 Helpful for chronic illness management
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Integrates with Apple Health

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data sharing
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Requires account creation
- 💰 Premium features behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Logging out and switching devices causes data loss
- Customization options can be buggy

**Requested features**

- Improved sleep tracking
- Integration with more health data sources
- Menstrual cycle tracking
- iPad app version
- Easier food/nutrition tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Me v PMDD free?

Me v PMDD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bearable free?

Bearable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Me v PMDD or Bearable?

Bearable is rated higher. Me v PMDD averages 2.2 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Bearable averages 4.8 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Me v PMDD or Bearable have ads?

Neither Me v PMDD nor Bearable shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Me v PMDD or Bearable?

Me v PMDD ships an update every 2 months, and Bearable weekly. Most recently, Me v PMDD was updated on October 12, 2026 and Bearable on October 19, 2026.

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