Comparison

Answer ALS Companion vs ALS Manager

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

Head to head
About

Answer ALS Companion

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Answer ALS Companion gathers data on symptoms which are correlated with other clinical data to help medical research scientists better understand the disease.

About

ALS Manager

This app helps individuals manage daily symptoms of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). It allows users to track pain, medications, moods, and other health data, presenting it in easy-to-understand charts. Users can also connect with care providers to share progress and access educational resources about ALS.

Highlights
  • Daily symptom and mood tracking
  • Medication and treatment management with reminders
  • Photo upload for visible symptom sharing
  • Care provider connection for progress monitoring
  • Educational resources on ALS
  • Data visualization with charts and graphs
  • Progress tracking and journaling
Features
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NOTE: This app integrates with the Health app so if you choose to also manage certain heart conditions and have an Apple Watch or other device that creates heart rate data, you can now send that data to your doctor through the app giving you full control over which data you send. No health data is collected or sent from device without you specifically doing it. Getting the Full Picture of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) When you are living with ALS, the ALS Manager can help you manage the symptoms that affect you every day. Studies show that people with chronic diseases can positively affect their lives by using @Point of Care apps to track pain, medications, and more—giving a sense of control over their conditions. For many, the best part of using ALS Manager, is seeing moods, pain, medications—even how often they journal—in colorful pie charts. When your health journey is presented this way, it is easier to spot trends, notice strengths, and identify areas of concern. When You Download ALS Manager and Register, You Can: • Track your progress and symptoms by filling in the daily journal with its sliders and buttons and watch your data transform into easy-to-read charts • Manage your medications and treatments, including reminders • Use the photo upload feature to share visible symptoms with care providers • Connect to care providers so they can monitor your progress between visits and better understand how your condition is affecting you • Stay up-to-date with the latest information on ALS when you access the “Learn More” section • In-app Help guides you through the features so you can get the most out of the app • Experience the new animated feature @Points Rewards and accumulate badges by using the app • Manage other health conditions with the same app A Wealth of Medical Expertise Going Back to 1980 Our @Point of Care platform is an award-winning digital technology. It provides mobile, desktop, digital clinical answers at the point of care through Projects In Knowledge™. To be able to connect with you and share your HIPAA-protected information, tell your care provider to download our @Point of Care Suite App or register online at www.atpointofcare.com.

Screenshots

Answer ALS Companion3 screens
ALS Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ALS Manager at every 4 months against Answer ALS Companion's every 15 months. Answer ALS Companion's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Answer ALS Companion ships an update every 15 months, ALS Manager every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Answer ALS Companion versus ALS Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnswer ALS CompanionALS Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB20 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAnswer ALS@Point of Care

In-app purchases

None

Answer ALS Companion

No in-app purchases

None

ALS Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Answer ALS Companion free?
Answer ALS Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ALS Manager free?
ALS Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Answer ALS Companion or ALS Manager have ads?
Neither Answer ALS Companion nor ALS Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Answer ALS Companion or ALS Manager?
Answer ALS Companion ships an update every 15 months, and ALS Manager every 4 months. Most recently, Answer ALS Companion was updated on October 14, 2026 and ALS Manager on October 8, 2026.

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