plop vs GutWise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
plop
This app helps you understand your digestive health by tracking stool patterns, symptoms, and lifestyle factors. It automatically identifies unusual changes and connections, providing actionable insights to manage gut conditions like IBS and IBD.
- Log stool shape, frequency, and consistency
- Track symptoms like pain and bloating
- Monitor medications, foods, sleep, and mood
- Automatic pattern and connection identification
- Long-term trend analysis
- Shareable PDF/CSV reports
- Secure and private data storage
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Track what goes in, what comes out, and what happens in between. Spot possible triggers. Bring your doctor real data. Track bowel movements, symptoms, food, stress, sleep, and more in seconds with Plop—the smart poop and gut symptom tracker. Built for IBS, IBD, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, constipation, diarrhea, and everyday gut health, its machine-learning engine analyzes your personal tracking history—not generic averages or one-size-fits-all advice—to reveal possible triggers and meaningful changes. Bring clearer data to your doctor and build a more complete picture of your gut health. QUICK LOGGING. PERSONALIZED TRACKING Free includes: Use the Bristol Stool Scale to log bowel movements and common symptoms, including bloating, gas, nausea, mucus, blood in stool, and pain. Add notes whenever you need them. • Unlimited logs and history • Calendar view • Detailed charts and basic analysis • CSV export • Apple Health integration With Premium: Create unlimited custom categories and tracking factors based on your needs or your doctor’s guidance, including specific foods or meals, pain severity, bleeding severity, medications, stress, sleep, mood, activity, and more. Add photos whenever you want to provide additional context. Premium also unlocks: • Advanced machine-learning analysis • Monthly PDF reports • Cloud backup and sync across devices BRING DATA, NOT JUST MEMORIES Create clear reports to review before an appointment or share with your doctor, gastroenterologist, or dietitian. Reports can include bowel movement frequency, Bristol Stool Scale distribution, symptoms, custom factors, and trends over time. MADE FOR YOUR GUT HEALTH JOURNEY Plop can help you track: • IBS, including IBS-C, IBS-D, and IBS-M • Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis • Constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and abdominal discomfort • Food sensitivities and elimination diets • Low-FODMAP tracking • Digestive symptoms for a family member or loved one PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your digestive health information is personal and stored locally on your phone by default. Plop does not sell your personal health data. You choose what to track, export, and share. Premium includes optional cloud backup and sync across devices. Download Plop today and start understanding your digestive health with clearer, more organized data. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://plopdiary.com/en/privacy.html MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Plop is a personal tracking and wellness tool, not a medical device. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Insights are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional about your health.
GutWise
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Take control of your digestive health with GutWise, the beautifully simple and completely private stool tracker and journal. GutWise helps you go beyond basic tracking. Log your bowel movements in seconds and instantly receive a unique "Gut Score" from 0–100, giving you a clear, daily snapshot of your digestive state. Discover patterns, find your personal rhythm, and have more informed conversations with your doctor. WHY YOU'LL LOVE GUTWISE: - QUICK & DETAILED LOGGING: Start with the basics (color, consistency, amount) or expand to add advanced details like pain, symptoms, and lifestyle context (stress, sleep, travel, etc.). - THE GUT SCORE: Our unique scoring system gives you immediate feedback on every entry, helping you understand what a "good" day looks like for you. - DISCOVER PATTERNS: Use powerful charts and filters to see how your body reacts to stress, travel, new medications, and more. - 100% PRIVATE: Your privacy is non-negotiable. All your data is stored securely on your device and is never sent to a server. No login or account required. - EXPORT FOR YOUR DOCTOR: Share your progress easily by exporting your data into a professional PDF or CSV file. FEATURES: - Daily Gut Score (0-100) - Track Color, Consistency, Amount, Pain, Urgency & More - Add Flags (Blood, Mucus) & Contextual Tags (Stress, Sleep, etc.) - Visual Trends & Averages over 7, 30, and 90-day windows - Smart Notifications for daily reminders and irregularity alerts - Home Screen Widgets to see your score and trends at a glance - Full History with the ability to go back and look at any day's logs - Data Export to CSV - Beautiful Light & Dark Modes - Built exclusively for iOS & iPadOS IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: GutWise is intended for informational and tracking purposes only. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information within the app, including the Gut Score, should not be used as a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Download GutWise today and start turning your gut feelings into gut facts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GutWise at none against plop's 9. plop's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. plop sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GutWise asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | plop | GutWise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robin Chang | Sidewave Digital Inc. |
Bugs and requests
plop
Reported bugs
4 issues- Incorrect time chart display
- Erasing of historical data
- Inability to edit past entries
- Unreliable data backup and restore
Requested features
5 requests- Apple Watch integration
- Ability to add past entries
- More color options for plop types
- Ability to track additional symptoms
- Sharing and social features
GutWise
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
plop
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
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- Best Deal$12.996 Months
- Best Deal$14.996 Months
- 6 months subscription$19.996 Months
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Annual Plan7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year
GutWise
No in-app purchases









