Comparison

Cystomanometer vs Kidney Choices

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Bladder pressure measurement
  • Data collection with time and date
  • iPhone data storage
  • Health app integration (limited)
  • Pediatric research focus
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Assess chronic kidney disease risk
  • View CKD lab tests
  • Track specialist appointments
  • Monitor kidney-protective medications
  • Understand Medicare health data
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Cystomanometer3 screens
Kidney Choices4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cystomanometer versus Kidney Choices: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCystomanometerKidney Choices
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB51 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThe University of Iowa (ITS)Island Peer Review Organization, Inc

Customer experience

Cystomanometer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Kidney Choices

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cystomanometer

No in-app purchases

None

Kidney Choices

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cystomanometer free?
Cystomanometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kidney Choices free?
Kidney Choices is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cystomanometer or Kidney Choices?
Kidney Choices is rated higher. Cystomanometer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Kidney Choices averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cystomanometer or Kidney Choices have ads?
Neither Cystomanometer nor Kidney Choices shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cystomanometer or Kidney Choices?
Cystomanometer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Kidney Choices every 3 months. Most recently, Cystomanometer was updated on October 20, 2026 and Kidney Choices on October 1, 2026.

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