# FluStar vs Symptom Tracker+

The clearest difference is rating: Symptom Tracker+ at 4.0 against FluStar's 2.3. Symptom Tracker+ also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and ads (none vs shown). FluStar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Symptom Tracker+ holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Symptom Tracker+ has 68 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of FluStar's written reviews are positive against 40% of Symptom Tracker+'s.

FluStar ships an update fortnightly, Symptom Tracker+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FluStar | Symptom Tracker+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flustar-flu-tracker/id1483474643/reviews) | **[4.0 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symptom-tracker-plus/id1631692692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [IQVIA Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/376388241) | [CARECLINIC SOFTWARE INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436021751) |

## What reviewers say

### FluStar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flustar-flu-tracker/id1483474643)

Track current cold and flu activity by ZIP code across the US. Get information on influenza symptoms, past epidemics, and how to differentiate between a cold and the flu.

**Highlights:** Real-time flu activity by ZIP code, Cold and flu symptom information, Educational content on influenza, Data on past flu epidemics, Distinguish between cold and flu

**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 FluStar free?

FluStar 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, FluStar or Symptom Tracker+?

Symptom Tracker+ is rated higher. FluStar averages 2.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Symptom Tracker+ averages 4.0 from 68 ratings.

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

FluStar shows ads; Symptom Tracker+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, FluStar or Symptom Tracker+?

FluStar ships an update fortnightly, and Symptom Tracker+ every 2 months. Most recently, FluStar was updated on July 21, 2026 and Symptom Tracker+ on October 2, 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.*