# Bearable vs Shift.ms

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shift.ms at none against Bearable's 13. Shift.ms also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 81%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Bearable's advantage is ratings volume (6.3K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bearable sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Shift.ms asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bearable against 4.7 for Shift.ms. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bearable has 6.3K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Bearable's written reviews are positive against 90% of Shift.ms's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bearable | Shift.ms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearable-symptom-tracker/id1482581097/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftms-your-ms-community/id6450033223/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | **90.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 103 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bearable Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516477550) | [Shift.ms](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691677121) |

## What reviewers say

### Bearable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearable-symptom-tracker/id1482581097)

This app helps you understand and manage your health by tracking symptoms, triggers, and treatments. It allows you to identify patterns and correlations to gain better control over chronic illnesses, pain, mood, and more. Securely store and analyze your health data to share with your doctor.

**Highlights:** Symptom tracking, Trigger identification, Medication and treatment logging, Habit and activity tracking, Health data correlation analysis, Medical appointment preparation, Data export and sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bearable premium | $4.49 | per month |
| Bearable premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $18.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $22.99 | per year |
| Bearable Premium | $23.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $27.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $27.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $27.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $27.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly customizable
- 🚀 Comprehensive health tracking
- 💡 Helpful for chronic illness management
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Integrates with Apple Health

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data sharing
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Requires account creation
- 💰 Premium features behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Logging out and switching devices causes data loss
- Customization options can be buggy

**Requested features**

- Improved sleep tracking
- Integration with more health data sources
- Menstrual cycle tracking
- iPad app version
- Easier food/nutrition tracking


### Shift.ms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftms-your-ms-community/id6450033223)

This app connects individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) to a supportive global community. It offers a safe space to share experiences, find answers to questions, and receive advice from others who understand the condition. Users can build a support network, learn to manage their health, and make informed decisions about their MS journey.

**Highlights:** Connect with MSers worldwide, Get answers to MS questions, Learn to manage health, Share lived experiences, 1:1 Buddy Network support, Access stories and videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great community
- 👍 Supportive environment
- 👍 Informative and helpful
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Intuitive navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Messaging issues on iPhone
- 🐛 Suspicious people on the site

**Reported bugs**

- Messaging issues on iPhone
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete inbox messages
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bearable free?

Bearable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shift.ms free?

Shift.ms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bearable or Shift.ms?

Bearable is rated higher. Bearable averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Shift.ms averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Bearable or Shift.ms have ads?

Neither Bearable nor Shift.ms shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bearable or Shift.ms?

Bearable ships an update weekly, and Shift.ms weekly. Most recently, Bearable was updated on September 26, 2026 and Shift.ms on September 25, 2026.

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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.*