# Symptom Journal vs Symptom Tracker+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Symptom Journal at 75% against Symptom Tracker+'s 40%. Symptom Journal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and rating (4.5 vs 4.0). Symptom Tracker+'s advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 6) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Symptom Tracker+ sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.95 per month. Symptom Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Symptom Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Symptom Tracker+ has 68 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Symptom Journal's written reviews are positive against 40% of Symptom Tracker+'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Symptom Journal | Symptom Tracker+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symptom-journal/id1473653344/reviews)** | [4.0 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symptom-tracker-plus/id1631692692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shane Herbert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473653343) | [CARECLINIC SOFTWARE INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436021751) |

## What reviewers say

### Symptom Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symptom-journal/id1473653344)

Easily record your daily health information, including symptom severity, journal entries, and food intake. Schedule reminders to ensure consistent tracking of your well-being.

**Highlights:** Symptom rating tracking, Verbal journal entries, Diet logging, Scheduled reminders, Easy-to-use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Symptom Tracker+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symptom-tracker-plus/id1631692692)

Easily log and analyze your health symptoms, medications, and lifestyle factors to gain insights into your well-being. Generate reports for your doctor and manage your health journey with personalized tracking and reminders.

**Highlights:** Track 2,000+ symptoms, Log medications, nutrition, sleep, activity, vitals, Analyze hidden health patterns, Generate reports for healthcare team, Manage appointments and care team info, Personalize tracking modules, Set medication and check-in reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| flex pass | $4.95 | per month |
| easy pass | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| weather max | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| flex pass | $9.99 | per month |
| smart pass | $19.99 | per year |
| carey ai ultra | $29.99 | per month |
| smart pass | $34.99 | per year |
| your free week | $49.99 | per year |
| 7-Day Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| limited sale | $49.99 | per year |
| limited deal | $49.99 | per year |
| select pass | $49.99 | per year |
| full access | $59.99 | per year |
| store credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| carey ai credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| lifetime upgrade | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Symptom Journal free?

Symptom Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Symptom Tracker+ free?

Symptom Tracker+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Symptom Journal or Symptom Tracker+?

Symptom Journal is rated higher. Symptom Journal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Symptom Tracker+ averages 4.0 from 68 ratings.

### Do Symptom Journal or Symptom Tracker+ have ads?

Neither Symptom Journal nor Symptom Tracker+ shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*