Comparison

Bearable vs FocusCurve

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

Head to head
About

Bearable

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
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Feeling overwhelmed by your health? Bearable is the symptom tracker that helps you work out what makes your symptoms, pain, migraine and mental health better or worse, so you can feel more in control. Join over 2M patients & doctors using Bearable to manage symptoms, pain, migraine, mood, medication and mental health. FIND YOUR TRIGGERS Most people arrive with one question: what is making my symptoms worse? Log how you feel in a few taps a day, and Bearable shows the correlations between your symptoms and your sleep, food, weather, stress, medication and habits, so you know which triggers to avoid. NOT SURE WHERE TO START? No diagnosis or plan needed. Rate how you feel, add a symptom or two, and Bearable suggests what to log next as your symptom diary grows. PAIN, MIGRAINE AND HEADACHE TRACKER Record pain levels, where the pain is and how long it lasts. Log migraine frequency and severity, spot the warning signs before a migraine attack, see which migraine treatments help, and learn which triggers reliably set off your headaches. The pain tracker is used every day by people managing chronic pain, migraine, arthritis, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, joint pain and back pain. MENTAL HEALTH AND MOOD TRACKER See whether your mental health is changing over time, not just how today feels. Log mood, energy, stress, sleep and anxiety alongside what is going on in your life, and see how work, exercise, social plans and the weather shape your mental health. The mental health tracker is used by people living with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD and OCD, and by anyone wanting a clearer picture of their mental health. CHRONIC ILLNESS, FATIGUE AND FLARE-UPS Log flare-ups, pain, crashes and good days to see what leads to each. Work out which activities drain you or give you energy, and give your doctor a clear record of how your chronic illness has changed. Built with people living with PoTS, EDS, fibromyalgia, ME/CFS and long covid. GUT, HORMONES AND CYCLE Log digestive symptoms, food and bathroom habits to find out which foods are behind your IBS or GERD flare-ups. See how your symptoms, pain, migraine and mood change across each phase of your cycle, useful for PCOS, PMDD, endometriosis and menstrual migraine. MEDICATION AND TREATMENTS Log medication, supplements and treatments, then see whether they are working for your pain, migraine or mental health and whether they cause side effects. The medication tracker also sets reminders so you never miss a dose or a diary entry. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE Symptoms, pain, migraine, mood, medication, exercise and diet in one health tracker, so you can find useful patterns instead of switching between apps. - Fully customisable: record exactly what matters to you - Insights that show what correlates with your symptoms - Reports that turn months of symptom, pain and mental health logs into actionable insights - Sync steps, sleep and heart rate from Apple Health and Fitbit - Reminders, secure export, restore across devices, dark mode PRIVATE AND SECURE Your health data is encrypted. Export or delete it from within the app at any time. We will never sell your data. MADE BY PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND Created by people who live with health issues themselves, shaped by thousands of members of the chronic illness community. Our aim is to make symptom tracking simple, even on days when fatigue, pain, migraine or brain fog make everything harder. WAYS PEOPLE USE BEARABLE Symptom tracker & health diary Migraine & headache tracker Chronic Pain tracker Mental health & mood tracker Chronic illness & flare diary IBS & IBD symptom tracker PCOS, PMDD & cycle tracker PoTS & EDS tracker Medication tracker & reminders GET IN TOUCH Questions or feedback support@bearable.app Website https://bearable.app Terms https://bearable.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy https://bearable.app/privacy-policy Insights from Bearable are not medical advice. Always consult your doctor before making medical decisions.

About

FocusCurve

Visualize your ADHD medication's effects with an estimated timeline, showing how it builds up, peaks, and wears off. Track caffeine intake alongside medication to understand its impact on sleep. Get personalized insights based on your metabolism and avoid accidental double doses.

Highlights
  • Real-time medication timelines
  • Caffeine tracking on same timeline
  • Sleep prediction based on medication
  • Double-dose awareness and warnings
  • Personalized metabolism settings
  • Local data storage on device
Features
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FocusCurve shows you what your ADHD medication is doing, on an estimated timeline, in real time, personalized to you. Most ADHD medication apps treat your dose like an on/off switch. FocusCurve uses established pharmacokinetic modeling to visualize how your medication builds up, peaks, and wears off through the day. See the curve, not a countdown timer. REAL-TIME MEDICATION TIMELINES Every formulation releases differently, and FocusCurve models each one: - Immediate release (Ritalin IR, Adderall IR, dexamfetamine) - Biphasic bead release (Ritalin LA, Focalin XR, Adderall XR, Medikinet) - OROS extended release (Concerta and the Concerta XL family) - Prodrug conversion (Vyvanse / Elvanse) Log a dose and watch the estimated curve rise, peak, and fade, so you can plan deep work for the peak instead of fighting your brain through the dip. CAFFEINE ON THE SAME TIMELINE Caffeine is a stimulant too, so FocusCurve models coffee, tea, and energy drinks on the same timeline as your medication. See how an afternoon espresso stacks on your dose and shifts your sleep window, before you drink it. TONIGHT'S SLEEP, ESTIMATED FROM TODAY FocusCurve estimates when sleep becomes realistic tonight, based on the doses and caffeine you actually logged, not a generic bedtime rule. DOUBLE-DOSE AWARENESS "Did I already take it?" Your dose history is one glance away, with reminders and a live timeline, so the morning autopilot question always has an answer. CHECK-INS THAT BECOME PATTERNS Log symptoms, mood, and side effects in seconds. Every check-in lands on your curve, so over time you can see how what you feel lines up with where your dose is, and spot patterns worth a conversation. READY FOR YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT Turn weeks of logs into a clean, visit-ready PDF summary of doses, patterns, and check-ins, so your prescriber sees data, not guesswork. THE PRACTICAL LAYER Medication inventory that knows when you're running low. Regimens and schedules for multi-dose days. Appointment prep, vitals, and Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets that keep today's curve in view. WHAT PEOPLE USE FOCUSCURVE FOR - Timing deep work to their medication peak - Deciding whether a 3 pm coffee is worth tonight's sleep - Answering "did I take my meds?" without opening the pill bottle - Understanding why some afternoons crash harder than others - Tracking a new medication or dose change with real data - Walking into appointments with a clear summary SUPPORTED MEDICATIONS Methylphenidate (Ritalin IR/LA, Concerta, Medikinet, Equasym XL, Xaggitin, Delmosart, Matoride, Xenidate and Rubifen Prolong), dexmethylphenidate (Focalin XR), amphetamine (Adderall IR/XR, Zenzedi, Amfexa, Attentin), lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse, Elvanse), non-stimulants (atomoxetine / Strattera, guanfacine / Intuniv, Bupropion IR/SR/XL), regional generics, and caffeine in all its forms. A simple alphabetical list makes it easy to find the medication you use. FOCUSCURVE PLUS FocusCurve is free to download. FocusCurve Plus unlocks the full experience, including pattern insights, symptom check-ins and daily ratings, day forecasts, visit-ready PDF summaries, inventory, regimens, appointments, vitals, and multiple saved medications. Plans and prices are shown in the app before any purchase; Annual may include a 7-day free trial where shown. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your health records stay on your device. No account, no cloud sync. Optional analytics cover app-use events only, never the health data you log. IMPORTANT FocusCurve is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or provide dosing advice. Curves are estimates and vary between individuals. Always follow your clinician's guidance. Terms of Use (EULA): https://focuscurve.app/terms

Screenshots

Bearable4 screens
FocusCurve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bearable at 4.8 against FocusCurve's 4.0. Bearable also leads on ratings volume (6.5K vs 6) and review sentiment (81% vs 63%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Bearable sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and FocusCurve sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bearable holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bearable has 6.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Bearable's written reviews are positive against 63% of FocusCurve's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bearable ships an update weekly, FocusCurve every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Bearable versus FocusCurve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBearableFocusCurve
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.5K ratings) — better4.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings6.5K — better6
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB82 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBearable LtdDaniela Simkova

Customer experience

Bearable

All ratings6,525 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews704 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative12.4%

FocusCurve

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Bearable

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Logging out and switching devices causes data loss
  • Customization options can be buggy

Requested features

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

FocusCurve

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Bearable

Subscriptions13
  • Bearable premium$4.491 Month
  • Bearable premium$6.991 Month
  • Premium subscription7 Days trial$15.991 Year
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  • Bearable premium7 Days trial$18.991 Year
  • Bearable premium7 Days trial$22.991 Year
  • Bearable Premium7 Days trial$23.991 Year
  • Bearable premium3 Days trial$27.991 Year
  • Bearable premium7 Days trial$27.991 Year
  • Bearable premium14 Days trial$27.991 Year
  • Bearable premium1 Month trial$27.991 Year
  • Bearable premium7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Bearable premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Bearable premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

FocusCurve

Subscriptions2
  • FocusCurve Plus Monthly$5.991 Month
  • FocusCurve Plus Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • FocusCurve Plus Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Bearable free?
Bearable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusCurve free?
FocusCurve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bearable or FocusCurve?
Bearable is rated higher. Bearable averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while FocusCurve averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Bearable or FocusCurve have ads?
Neither Bearable nor FocusCurve shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bearable or FocusCurve?
Bearable ships an update weekly, and FocusCurve every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bearable was updated on October 23, 2026 and FocusCurve on October 7, 2026.

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