Comparison

Bowelle vs IBS Diary

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

Head to head
About

Bowelle

Easily track your food, mood, and symptoms to identify patterns and potential triggers. Visualize your health data with beautiful charts and export it to share with healthcare professionals.

Highlights
  • Food and symptom tracking
  • Mood and water intake logging
  • Stress level monitoring
  • Bowel movement diary
  • Customizable fields
  • Visual trend charts
  • Data export for doctors
Features
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Bowelle is designed to be the quickest, most easy-to-use food & symptom diary on the App Store. Beautiful visual representations make it easier to discover patterns and determine how you feel over longer periods of time. You can track how you feel, what you eat, water intake, stress levels, bowel movements, notes and custom fields you define. By keeping a diary, you may learn significantly more about your patterns and possible triggers. Bowelle offers: A record of: • How you feel • What you eat • Water intake • Stress levels • Bowel movements • Notes • Custom fields Charts • Visual representations allow you to determine trends and overlap different data types. Daily average • The daily averages are easily accessible from the side menu. • They are also configurable and can be based on the past 7, 14 or 30 days. Alternatively, you can base it on all existing data. History • Use the detailed history to see all data. • Filter it by what you are interested in to narrow down the scope. • Export your data via email and share it with your doctor, nutritionist or dietitian. Apple Health • Sleep, step count, water and weight Download Bowelle now and start keeping a journal today! --- A word from the developer "It is stunning to read studies indicating that as many as 10-20% of the world’s population have IBS. The symptoms can vary so considerably from individual to individual that one may wonder if it is even the same condition. I created Bowelle because there is a need for a fresh and modern approach in the marketplace. If you are reading this, chances are that your symptoms are affecting your life more than you like. By keeping a record every day, my hope is that you will identify some of the triggers causing your symptoms. If you have any suggestions or feedback, feel free to drop me a note at feedback@bowelle.com. I will listen to everything coming my way." - Robert Gummesson --- Terms of Use: https://bowelle.com/terms-of-use/

About

IBS Diary

Features
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IBS Diary is your personal companion for managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Track your daily symptoms, identify triggers, and take control of your digestive health with this simple, privacy-focused app. ▸ COMPREHENSIVE SYMPTOM TRACKING Record your daily digestive health with easy-to-use tools: • Bristol Stool Scale - accurately log stool consistency • Cramps intensity level - track abdominal pain from mild to severe • Stress level monitoring - understand the gut-brain connection • Daily notes - add context about meals, activities, or triggers ▸ VISUAL CALENDAR OVERVIEW View your symptom history at a glance with our intuitive calendar. Color-coded days help you quickly identify patterns and trends over time. ▸ DAILY REMINDERS Never forget to log your symptoms. Set a custom reminder time that fits your routine and build a consistent tracking habit. ▸ PRIVACY FIRST Your health data stays on your device. No account required, no data sent to servers. Your symptoms, your privacy. ▸ MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT Available in English and Italian, with more languages coming soon. ▸ DESIGNED FOR SIMPLICITY Clean, intuitive interface designed specifically for people living with IBS. No complicated features or overwhelming options – just what you need to track your symptoms effectively. WHY TRACK YOUR IBS SYMPTOMS? Living with IBS can feel unpredictable. By consistently tracking your symptoms, you can: • Identify food and lifestyle triggers • Notice patterns you might otherwise miss • Share accurate information with your healthcare provider • Feel more in control of your condition IBS Diary was created with one goal: to make symptom tracking as simple and stress-free as possible. Because managing IBS is hard enough – your tracking app shouldn't be. Download IBS Diary today and start your journey toward better digestive health. --- Note: This app is designed for personal symptom tracking and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider about your symptoms and treatment.

Screenshots

Bowelle4 screens
IBS Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bowelle at Free against IBS Diary's $4.99. IBS Diary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On ads and device support 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

Bowelle is free to download; IBS Diary costs $4.99 up front. Bowelle sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. IBS Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bowelle versus IBS Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBowelleIBS Diary
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (2.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB18 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBowelle ABLuca Maggio

Bugs and requests

Bowelle

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Issues with data display or loading

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to add time stamps for symptoms
  • Option to track exercise, medications, and other health factors
  • More detailed food logging with food database integration
  • Sync across multiple devices
  • Expanded customization options in free version

IBS Diary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Bowelle

Subscriptions9
  • Bowelle Premium$2.491 Month
  • Bowelle Premium1 Month trial$3.491 Month
  • Bowelle Premium$3.991 Month
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  • Bowelle Premium$4.993 Months
  • Bowelle Premium3 Months trial2 variants$6.993 Months
  • Bowelle Premium$7.993 Months
  • Bowelle Premium$9.991 Year
  • Bowelle Premium1 Year trial$14.991 Year
  • Bowelle Premium$17.991 Year
None

IBS Diary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bowelle free?
Bowelle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IBS Diary free?
IBS Diary costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bowelle or IBS Diary have ads?
Neither Bowelle nor IBS Diary shows ads.

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