Where I Go+ vs Hermes Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Where I Go+
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The Where I Go+ app aims to gather data and increase understanding of womenβs bladder health. Users log and track bladder events for a 48-hour period. The app also captures geolocation data as events are reported. Participation and use of the app is currently limited to those enrolled in its study. A registered user name and pass code is required. This project was developed through the PLUS Consortium. The PLUS Consortium is sponsored by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). There are 7 participating research sites: - University of Minnesota (Scientific Data Coordinating Center) - University of Michigan - Loyola University - University of Alabama-Birmingham - University of Pennsylvania - University of California, San Diego - Washington University - Yale University. The Where I Go+ app was built at the University of Michigan by the Center for Health Communications Research.
Hermes Journal
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Need an extremely private journal? Meet Hermes, a fully encrypted journalling app made for privacy. You can create multiple journals and optionally lock them with a password. Each journal entry can have it's own password as well. There's no limit to how many journals and entries you can create. Everything is saved locally but you can export a journal as encrypted txt file.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Where I Go+ at every 3 weeks against Hermes Journal's every 5 months. Hermes Journal's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Where I Go+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Hermes Journal every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Where I Go+ | Hermes Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks β better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The University of Michigan | Shaquille Hinds |
In-app purchases
Where I Go+
No in-app purchases
Hermes Journal
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Where I Go+ or Hermes Journal have ads?
Which is updated more often, Where I Go+ or Hermes Journal?
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