Comparison

Symptom Tracker | OpenCare vs Symptom Journal

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

Head to head
About

Symptom Tracker | OpenCare

Easily track chronic illnesses, daily health, and medications. Document symptoms with photos, set reminders, and generate reports for doctor visits. Integrates with Apple Health for comprehensive health monitoring.

Highlights
  • Symptom logging with severity scales
  • Photo-based symptom documentation
  • Medication and treatment tracking
  • Customizable reminders
  • Doctor-ready reports and trend analysis
  • Apple Health sync
Features
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The easiest way to track the hard things. OpenCare is your personalized symptom tracker, designed for chronic illness management and daily health tracking. Whether you’re logging pain levels, monitoring conditions, or keeping track of medications, OpenCare helps you stay in control. Why OpenCare? • Struggling to track symptoms over time? • Need a simple daily pain tracker? • Want to manage your symptoms and medications effectively? OpenCare is the only simple & personalized care tracking app built for self-care and caregiving. Who is OpenCare for? People with chronic conditions (migraines, arthritis, autoimmune disorders, etc.) Anyone needing a daily pain tracker Caregivers monitoring a loved one’s health Patients preparing for doctor visits with accurate symptom logs Key Features: Symptom Logging with Severity Scales – Track how your symptoms change over time. Photo-Based Symptom Tracking – Document physical symptoms for better insights. Medication & Treatment Tracking – Log dosages, schedules, and responses. Customizable Reminders – Never forget to log symptoms or take medications. Doctor-Ready Reports & Trend Analysis – See your health patterns in clear charts. Apple Health Sync – Integrate blood pressure, glucose, and body temperature data. Track What Matters Use OpenCare as a chronic pain tracker, migraine tracker, medical log, headache diary, or health tracker for any symptoms you want to monitor. Understand key trends over time with symptom graphs Stay in control of symptoms and medications Prepare for doctor visits with detailed logs and notes Examples of Symptoms You Can Track: • Headaches & Migraines • Psoriasis & Skin Conditions • Arthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis • Dementia & Alzheimer’s • Chronic Fatigue & Autoimmune Symptoms Take Control of Your Health Today Download OpenCare and start tracking your symptoms in an easy, structured way. Stay informed, stay prepared, and stay in control of your health journey. Terms: https://deskofkyle.com/opencare/terms/ Privacy Policy: http://deskofkyle.com/opencare/privacy DISCLAIMER: This app is not a substitute for a primary care physician. It does not provide similar services to a primary care provider. It does not offer health advice or solutions. This app should not be used alone but in combination with other patient-assistance and caregiver-assistance resources. Seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. Consult with your primary care provider or the primary care provider for your patient before beginning any regimented health tracking solution. Terms: http://opencareapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: http://opencareapp.com/privacy DISCLAIMER: This app is not a substitute for a primary care physician. It does not provide similar services to a primary care provider. It does not offer health advice or solutions. This app should not be used alone but in combination with other patient-assistance and caregiver-assistance resources. Seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. Consult with your primary care provider or the primary care provider for your patient before beginning any regimented health tracking solution.

About

Symptom Journal

Easily record your daily health information, including symptom severity, journal entries, and food intake. Schedule reminders to ensure consistent tracking of your well-being.

Highlights
  • Symptom rating tracking
  • Verbal journal entries
  • Diet logging
  • Scheduled reminders
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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Track your symptoms, your day, and what you ate with this fantastically easy to use app. This app allows you to verbally track symptom ratings, dictate a journal entry, and dictate what you ate that day. You are also able to schedule alerts as a reminder to enter your information.

Screenshots

Symptom Tracker | OpenCare4 screens
Symptom Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Symptom Journal at none against Symptom Tracker | OpenCare's 3. Symptom Journal also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). Symptom Tracker | OpenCare's advantage is ratings volume (211 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Symptom Tracker | OpenCare sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Symptom Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Symptom Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Symptom Tracker | OpenCare has 211 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Symptom Tracker | OpenCare's written reviews are positive against 75% of Symptom Journal's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Symptom Tracker | OpenCare versus Symptom Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymptom Tracker | OpenCareSymptom Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (211 ratings)4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings211 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyle RyanShane Herbert

Customer experience

Symptom Tracker | OpenCare

All ratings211 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral7.6%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral10.8%
Negative18.1%

Symptom Journal

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Symptom Tracker | OpenCare

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes on startup or during use
  • App won't reopen after closing
  • Data disappears or resets unexpectedly
  • Cannot change timestamp on logged entries
  • Text disappears when typing detailed notes
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  • Photo upload fails intermittently
  • Photo loading displays error message
  • Calendar date selection resets to wrong date
  • Cannot select multiple options despite prompt saying 'pick all that apply'
  • Delayed response when tapping options
  • Apple Watch app doesn't sync symptoms properly
  • Timeline doesn't update to correct day
  • Broken app support link (404 error)
  • Symptoms recorded incorrectly (e.g., 'mild' stored as 'not felt')
  • Cannot navigate between form fields without submitting
  • Scroll options disappear in medication frequency selection
  • Dialog box doesn't close after submit

Requested features

18 requests
  • Ability to flip body diagram to show front and back views
  • End time tracking for symptoms (not just start time)
  • Editable and deletable timeline entries
  • 1-10 pain scale instead of 1-5
  • Multiple loved ones/profiles support
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  • Calendar integration (Google Calendar, iCal, Apple Calendar)
  • Recurring appointment option
  • Ability to specify symptom end times with notes
  • Horizontal timeline scrolling for easier month navigation
  • Onboarding tutorial for new users
  • Customizable caregiver/loved one names instead of generic labels
  • Collapsible symptom entries in timeline to reduce scrolling
  • Symptom filtering by type (physical, mental, emotional)
  • Graphs and charts included in exported PDF reports
  • Medication dosage and time-of-day tracking
  • Dark mode text color adjustment
  • Visual confirmation when logging entries
  • Ability to record future appointments

Symptom Journal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Symptom Tracker | OpenCare

Subscriptions3
  • OpenCare Plus7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • OpenCare+ Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • OpenCare Plus7 Days trial$5.991 Month
None

Symptom Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Symptom Tracker | OpenCare free?
Symptom Tracker | OpenCare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Symptom Journal free?
Symptom Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Symptom Tracker | OpenCare or Symptom Journal?
Symptom Journal is rated higher. Symptom Tracker | OpenCare averages 4.3 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while Symptom Journal averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Symptom Tracker | OpenCare or Symptom Journal have ads?
Neither Symptom Tracker | OpenCare nor Symptom Journal shows ads.

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