Kidney Choices vs mySomatus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
mySomatus
Manage your kidney health and connect with your care team. Track progress, view upcoming visits, and access educational resources. Designed for members of the Somatus Kidney Care program.
- View upcoming care team visits
- On-demand educational videos
- Track kidney health goals
- Manage daily activities
- Connect with care team
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The mySomatus app makes it easy to stay on top of your kidney health goals and connect with your care team. The app is available to members enrolled in the Somatus Kidney Care program, available through select health plans. With the mySomatus app you can: - View all of your upcoming scheduled care team visits - Watch short on-demand educational videos - Track progress against kidney health goals - Manage and view daily, weekly, and monthly activities The mySomatus app is meant to empower you to take control of your kidney health! --------------------------------------------------------- The mySomatus app is free for eligible members of partnering health plans. The app uses your phone's internet connection (4G/3G/2G/EDGE or Wi-Fi, as available) to connect you on a virtual video visit with your Somatus care team, so you don't have to pay for video calls. The mySomatus app is HIPPA, HITECH, and 508 compliant and supports dynamic text and VoiceOver. For more information about mySomatus’ terms of use: https://somatus.com/mobile-terms-of-use/) and privacy policy (https://somatus.com/privacy-policy/ --------------------------------------------------------- We're always excited to hear from you! If you have feedback, questions, or concerns. Email us at: mobilesupport@somatus.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SomatusKidneyCare ---------------------------------------------------------
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Kidney Choices at 5.0 against mySomatus's 3.0. mySomatus's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mySomatus has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Kidney Choices ships an update every 3 months, mySomatus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kidney Choices | mySomatus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Island Peer Review Organization, Inc | Somatus |
Customer experience
Kidney Choices
mySomatus
In-app purchases
Kidney Choices
No in-app purchases
mySomatus
No in-app purchases
Questions
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