Cystomanometer vs Kidney Choices
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cystomanometer
This medical app pairs with a portable device to measure bladder pressure in pediatric patients with neurologic conditions. It records pressure, time, and date, storing the data on an iPhone. While it integrates with the Health app, specific categories for bladder pressure are not yet available.
- Bladder pressure measurement
- Data collection with time and date
- iPhone data storage
- Health app integration (limited)
- Pediatric research focus
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A portable device capable of measuring bladder pressure (“Cystomanometer”) is being used for research in pediatric patients with neurologic conditions. This device is paired with an iPhone to allow bladder pressure measurements along with the time and date to be collected and stored. This app uses some libraries that offer integration with the Health app but there are not categories to store bladder pressure specifically yet. No Health data is currently used.
Kidney Choices
This app helps Medicare users understand their risk for chronic kidney disease. It allows you to view your lab tests, specialist appointments, and kidney-protective medications. It serves as an educational tool to better understand your health and care options.
- Assess chronic kidney disease risk
- View CKD lab tests
- Track specialist appointments
- Monitor kidney-protective medications
- Understand Medicare health data
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Learn if you are at risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) If you use Medicare - See if you had blood or urine lab tests for CKD diagnosis or monitoring - See if you had specialty clinician appointments - See if you are you taking certain medications that help to protect your kidneys **Medical Disclaimer** This application is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Information presented in the app, including data retrieved from your Medicare account such as prescriptions, doctor visits, and lab results, is provided to help you better understand your health information and available care options. This information should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition and before making any medical decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Kidney Choices at 5.0 against Cystomanometer's 4.0. Cystomanometer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Kidney Choices holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Cystomanometer ships an update every 5 weeks, Kidney Choices every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cystomanometer | Kidney Choices |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The University of Iowa (ITS) | Island Peer Review Organization, Inc |
Customer experience
Cystomanometer
Kidney Choices
In-app purchases
Cystomanometer
No in-app purchases
Kidney Choices
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cystomanometer free?
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