Cystomanometer vs Bowel Diary
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.
Bowel Diary
This application helps users track their bowel health and manage constipation. It allows for detailed logging of bowel movements, including frequency, consistency, and associated symptoms. Users can also monitor medications and supplements, and export data for healthcare professionals.
- Daily bowel movement log
- Stool frequency and consistency recording
- Symptom tracking (bloating, pain)
- Medication and supplement tracking
- Exportable reports for doctors
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The Bowel Diary app is a simple yet powerful tool designed to help individuals monitor their bowel health and manage constipation effectively. Whether you're dealing with chronic constipation, occasional irregularity, or tracking symptoms for medical consultation, this app provides a private, structured way to log relevant data and gain insights. Key Features: Daily Bowel Movement Log: Record stool frequency, consistency (Bristol Stool Scale), color, and associated symptoms like bloating or pain. Medication & Supplement Tracking: Monitor laxative use, probiotics, or prescription meds. Exportable Reports: Easily share your logs with healthcare professionals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cystomanometer at 4.0 against Bowel Diary's 1.0. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
Cystomanometer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
Cystomanometer ships an update every 5 weeks, Bowel Diary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cystomanometer | Bowel Diary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The University of Iowa (ITS) | University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics |
Customer experience
Cystomanometer
Bowel Diary
In-app purchases
Cystomanometer
No in-app purchases
Bowel Diary
No in-app purchases
