Embr Wave 2 vs Body Diary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Embr Wave 2
Control a wearable thermal device to manage temperature discomfort, stress, and improve sleep. Explore custom sessions, personalize settings, and track usage for better well-being.
- Explore thermal sessions for sleep, relaxation, and focus
- Personalize device button programming
- Customize temperature and session duration
- Schedule automatic cooling and warming sessions
- Track device usage and learn about your body
- Receive app and firmware updates
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Unlock the full power of your Embr Wave thermal wristband with the Embr Wave 2 app. Embr Wave is the first clinically-validated thermal wearable + app that helps your body tap into its natural response to temperature to feel better. Using Embr Wave provides immediate relief from temperature discomfort, stressful moments, and can improve sleep. The Embr Wave 2 app is the "Mission Control” for your Wave device. A full menu of sessions is available in the app to help to crush that hot flash, sleep better, and focus on the task at hand. The app gives you access to ways to relax and unwind when you need it most or to keep your cool no matter the situation. From the office, to the plane, to your own bed—and even when walking into that next meeting or social event—your Wave has you covered. Use the Embr Wave 2 app to: - Explore thermal sessions designed for Sleep, Relaxation, Destressing, Hot Flashes, Focus, Personal Comfort, your guide to all things Embr Wave and personal temperature relief and control! - Ask Tempura anything about your Embr Wave. Learn how to improve how you feel with temperature, get immediate help with your Embr Wave, discover new features, and more. - Personalize your Wave by programming the buttons on the device for quick access to your favorite sessions. - Customize sessions by setting the temperature level (9 levels) and session duration (from 1 minute to 9 hours). - Save, edit, and rename your favorite sessions to your preferences. - Schedule your Wave to run cooling and warming sessions automatically at specified times. - Dim or turn off the lights on your device for an optimal sleep experience. - Track how you use the Wave to learn about your body over time. - Keep your Wave up to date with the latest features and improvements with app and firmware updates. The Embr Wave has received numerous awards, including Time Best Inventions honorable mention (2018); the AARP Innovator in Aging prize (2019); the Men’s Health Sleep Award (2020); the IF World Design Guide Award (2021), and the National Sleep Foundation Sleep Tech Award (2023).
Body Diary
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Body Diary is a private, visual way to keep track of what’s happening in your body over time. Instead of scattering symptoms, injuries, treatments, photos, notes, and questions across different apps, Body Diary gives you one organized place to build a clearer history of your body. Tap directly on a body map to log what you’re experiencing, then return later to see what changed, what improved, and what keeps coming back. BODY MAP Choose a female, male, or gender-neutral body model and log information directly to specific body areas. TRACK WHAT MATTERS Record pain, aches, numbness, tingling, injuries, swelling, treatments, procedures, posture changes, mobility concerns, and more. SEARCHABLE TIMELINE Keep your body history organized by date, body location, category, title, and tags. Quickly search past entries whenever you need them. PHOTOS + NOTES Add photos and detailed notes to entries so you can document changes that may be difficult to remember later. PERSONAL JOURNAL Keep private journal entries alongside your body logs for additional context, reflections, flare days, treatment changes, and other observations. FOLLOW-UP REMINDERS Set optional 30-day and 90-day check-ins so you can revisit an injury, symptom, or treatment and record how things have changed. Your in-app Reminder Center keeps upcoming and past follow-ups organized. CLEAR PDF SUMMARIES Create organized summaries of your recorded body history to save or share before appointments. Reports can include body areas, dates, categories, notes, severity information, and attached photos. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Body Diary supports Face ID or device authentication to help keep your personal information protected. PERSONALIZE YOUR DIARY Set your body model, height, weight, and long-term notes to create a diary that reflects your own body and history. Body Diary is designed to help you organize and understand your personal body history. It does not diagnose medical conditions and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Embr Wave 2 at none against Body Diary's 1. Embr Wave 2 also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). Body Diary's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Body Diary sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Embr Wave 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Embr Wave 2 | Body Diary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Embr Labs Inc. | Danielle Larriva |
Bugs and requests
Embr Wave 2
Reported bugs
3 issues- Connectivity issues between device and app
- Firmware/software compatibility problems with newer devices
- Battery life draining faster than expected
Requested features
4 requests- Apple Watch integration
- Automatic mode/detection of hot flashes
- More customization options
- Improved app functionality and stability
Body Diary
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Embr Wave 2
No in-app purchases
Body Diary
- Body Diary Premium1 Month trial$29.991 Year
Questions
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