Comparison

Symptom Tracker | OpenCare vs Helia

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.

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Helia

Features
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Helia makes the invisible chemistry of sunlight visible. It estimates the vitamin D you make from the sun and take from supplements and food, fills a daily target like a budget, and tells you the smartest, safest way to top it up. YOUR DAY, IN ONE NUMBER • Today's vitamin D vs. your target, split by sun and supplements • A live sky background that follows the time of day and real weather • An hourly UV curve and a sun-path arc GET SUN SAFELY • A live sun-session timer with a real-time IU ticker and a sunburn (MED) gauge • Haptic milestones and a warning before you burn • The best window to get sun today — or when to just take a supplement instead • A Live Activity and Dynamic Island that track the session while you're outside CONNECTED • Reads time-in-daylight and outdoor workouts from Apple Health; writes your doses back • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for vitamin D, UV index and time in daylight • An Apple Watch app with three complications • Siri and Shortcuts: log a dose, start a sun session, or ask where you stand • Optional iCloud sync across your devices HELIA PRO • Month and quarter history • Your modelled blood 25-OH-D level, calibrated to lab results you enter • Watch auto-tracking • Custom alerts and Share Studio — turn your sunlight into a card or a video PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your records stay on device with optional iCloud sync; Health data is read live and never uploaded; location is coarse and never stored precisely. No ads, no trackers. Free to use, with an optional Pro upgrade. Helia provides estimates, not medical advice, and is not a medical device. Consult a qualified clinician. Terms of Use: https://pawan.info/legal/helia/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://pawan.info/legal/helia/privacy.html

Screenshots

Symptom Tracker | OpenCare4 screens
Helia4 screens

Verdict

The call

Symptom Tracker | OpenCare and Helia are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and Helia sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Symptom Tracker | OpenCare versus Helia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymptom Tracker | OpenCareHelia
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (210 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings210 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyle RyanPawanpreet Singh

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

Helia

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
3 purchases

Helia

Subscriptions2
  • Helia Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Helia Pro (Annual)14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Helia Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Symptom Tracker | OpenCare free?
Symptom Tracker | OpenCare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Helia free?
Helia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Symptom Tracker | OpenCare or Helia have ads?
Neither Symptom Tracker | OpenCare nor Helia shows ads.

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