# Bearable vs Poop Tracker

The clearest difference is chart position: Bearable at #197 against Poop Tracker's unranked. Bearable also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (6.5K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bearable sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Poop Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bearable against 4.8 for Poop Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bearable has 6.5K ratings behind it against 1.1K, 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 84% of Poop Tracker's.

Bearable ships an update weekly, Poop Tracker every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bearable | Poop Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearable-symptom-tracker/id1482581097/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poop-tracker-balloon/id6471620319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | **84.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bearable Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516477550) | [Balloon Gut Health Tracker, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715718468) |

## What reviewers say

### Bearable

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

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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


### Poop Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poop-tracker-balloon/id6471620319)

This app helps you improve your digestive wellness by tracking your gut health, food intake, and symptoms. It provides expert-developed insights and personalized recommendations for building healthier habits. Monitor trends and stay motivated with daily tasks for better gut health.

**Highlights:** Gut health insights, AI fiber tracking, Personalized habit recommendations, Bowel movement trend analysis, Daily motivation and to-do lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Balloon Monthly Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Balloon Plus Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for tracking gut health
- 💡 Informative insights
- 🚀 Straightforward interface
- 👍 Useful for managing IBS/constipation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Requires account creation
- 🐛 Buggy/unreliable at times
- 💰 Limited free features
- 🐛 Inconsistent data tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Inconsistent data syncing
- Scanning issues with food logging
- Inability to edit past logs

**Requested features**

- Add more symptom tracking options
- Integrate with health/fitness apps
- Offer monthly subscription option
- Expand poop type/color categorization
- Add water intake and food logging


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bearable free?

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

### Is Poop Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bearable or Poop Tracker?

Poop Tracker is rated higher. Bearable averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Poop Tracker averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Bearable or Poop Tracker have ads?

Neither Bearable nor Poop Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bearable or Poop Tracker?

Bearable ships an update weekly, and Poop Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bearable was updated on October 21, 2026 and Poop Tracker on October 21, 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.*