Comparison

PhosFilter vs Kidney Ally

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

Head to head
About

PhosFilter

This app helps users identify added phosphates in ingredient lists. It is particularly useful for individuals managing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or on dialysis (ESRD).

Highlights
  • Identify added phosphates
  • Scan ingredient lists
  • Dietary management aid
  • CKD support
  • ESRD support
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Easily identifies added phosphates on any ingredient list, ideal for people with Chronic Kidney DIsease (CKD) and those on dialysis (ESRD) This app is governed by the standard Apple Terms of Use, which can be found at (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

About

Kidney Ally

Features
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Kidney Ally is a community of 75,000+ kidney patients from around the world — and now, our app. Built with patients and renal specialists, it helps you manage chronic kidney disease (CKD) with confidence: understand what you eat, track the numbers that matter, and stay on top of your kidney health, all in one place. TRACK WHAT MATTERS Monitor protein, sodium, potassium and phosphorus against simple daily targets. See your intake at a glance and understand how every meal affects your kidneys. 500,000+ FOODS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Search a huge food database backed by official nutrition data. Find any food in seconds and see exactly how it fits your kidney diet. SCAN YOUR FOOD IN ONE TAP Point your camera at any packaged product and instantly check how it fits your kidney-friendly diet. No more squinting at labels in the supermarket aisle. KIDNEY-FRIENDLY RECIPES Hundreds of dietitian-reviewed recipes tailored to your CKD stage — breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and desserts, all with full nutrient breakdowns. PERSONALISED TO YOUR CKD STAGE From Stage 1 to dialysis, your targets and recommendations adjust to exactly where you are in your kidney journey. TRACK YOUR HEALTH, SHARE WITH YOUR DOCTOR Log blood pressure, weight, eGFR, lab results, medications and symptoms. Export doctor-ready reports before appointments for better conversations with your care team. LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS Access trusted, easy-to-understand CKD education, written with specialist renal dietitians, at your own pace. YOUR DATA STAYS PRIVATE Your health information is secure, encrypted, and never sold to third parties. Whether you were just diagnosed or have managed CKD for years, Kidney Ally helps you take everyday control of your kidney health, one meal, one reading, one day at a time. Join our community of 75,000+ people living well with kidney disease. Download Kidney Ally today. Kidney Ally is designed to support self-management and education. It does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for care from your doctor or healthcare team. Always consult your clinician before making changes to your diet, fluid intake or medication. Terms of use: https://www.kidneyally.com/terms App Store EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.kidneyally.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

PhosFilter4 screens
Kidney Ally4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kidney Ally at none against PhosFilter's shown. Kidney Ally also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). PhosFilter's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PhosFilter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Kidney Ally sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhosFilter ships an update every 6 weeks, Kidney Ally every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PhosFilter versus Kidney Ally: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhosFilterKidney Ally
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (172 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings172 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB40 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLogic Lab 406 LLCKidney Ally Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PhosFilter

Subscriptions1
  • Ad Free Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
2 purchases

Kidney Ally

Subscriptions2
  • Kidney Ally Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Kidney Ally Premium Yearly$68.991 Year

Questions

Is PhosFilter free?
PhosFilter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kidney Ally free?
Kidney Ally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PhosFilter or Kidney Ally have ads?
PhosFilter shows ads; Kidney Ally does not.
Which is updated more often, PhosFilter or Kidney Ally?
PhosFilter ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kidney Ally every 8 days. Most recently, PhosFilter was updated on September 27, 2026 and Kidney Ally on September 19, 2026.

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