# Symptom Tracker | OpenCare vs Bearable

The clearest difference is rating: Bearable at 4.8 against Symptom Tracker | OpenCare's 4.3. Bearable also leads on ratings volume (6.3K vs 211) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Symptom Tracker | OpenCare sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Bearable sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bearable holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bearable has 6.3K ratings behind it against 211, 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 81% of Bearable's.

Symptom Tracker | OpenCare ships an update every 2 weeks, Bearable weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Symptom Tracker | OpenCare | Bearable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symptom-tracker-opencare/id1344067100/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearable-symptom-tracker/id1482581097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 211 | **6.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#164** |
| Size | 63 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kyle Ryan](https://appshunter.io/developer/862631068) | [Bearable Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516477550) |

## What reviewers say

### Symptom Tracker | OpenCare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symptom-tracker-opencare/id1344067100)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OpenCare Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| OpenCare+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| OpenCare Plus | $5.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean, intuitive, and uncluttered interface
- 💡 Body location mapping feature for precise symptom tracking
- 📊 Timeline and calendar views for symptom progression visualization
- 📄 Export to PDF functionality for doctor appointments
- 🎯 Customizable symptom and medication tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription after 7-day trial
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and stability issues
- ⚠️ Data loss and disappearing entries
- 🔄 Delayed and sluggish app performance
- 📝 Text visibility issues in dark mode/dark backgrounds

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Bearable

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

**Currently charting:** #164 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 Symptom Tracker | OpenCare free?

Symptom Tracker | OpenCare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bearable free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Symptom Tracker | OpenCare or Bearable?

Bearable is rated higher. Symptom Tracker | OpenCare averages 4.3 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while Bearable averages 4.8 from 6.3K ratings.

### Do Symptom Tracker | OpenCare or Bearable have ads?

Neither Symptom Tracker | OpenCare nor Bearable shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Symptom Tracker | OpenCare or Bearable?

Symptom Tracker | OpenCare ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bearable weekly. Most recently, Symptom Tracker | OpenCare was updated on June 11, 2026 and Bearable on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*