Comparison

My Thyroid Universe vs BuddyRise

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

Head to head
About

My Thyroid Universe

This app helps you track thyroid symptoms, lab results, and medications. It also provides thyroid-friendly recipes and educational articles to support your health journey.

Highlights
  • Symptom tracking
  • Lab results tracking
  • Medication reminders
  • Thyroid-friendly recipes
  • Educational articles
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SYMPTOM TRACKER Track your thyroid symptoms such as: body aches and pains, fatigue, hair loss, weight management, mood, and concentration, to help aid you in discussions with your healthcare provider to manage your thyroid treatment. LAB RESULTS TRACKER Upload your thyroid lab results directly to the app to track how your thyroid levels change over time. THYROID MEDICATION REMINDERS Set automated notifications to get reminders on when to take your thyroid medication(s) to help you take your medication as prescribed. THYROID FRIENDLY RECIPES Library of healthy recipes from thyroid health coaches and nutritionists, ranging in difficulty to keep you inspired and motivated in the kitchen and maintain a healthy lifestyle. EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES Over 100 blog posts and articles to supplement your learning about overall thyroid health. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This app is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of your doctor in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions.

About

BuddyRise

This AI-powered companion helps manage autoimmune conditions by providing personalized daily plans, symptom tracking, and community support. It offers lifestyle guidance, meal analysis from photos, and smart summaries to help users understand their patterns and stay consistent.

Highlights
  • Personalized daily action plans
  • AI-powered lifestyle guidance
  • Symptom and energy tracking
  • Meal analysis from photos
  • Condition-specific community groups
  • Smart conversation summaries
Features
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Living with an autoimmune condition means navigating fatigue, flares, and an overwhelming amount of conflicting health advice — often alone. BuddyRise changes that. BuddyRise is your personal AI wellness companion, built specifically for people managing MS, Lupus, Hashimoto's, and Psoriasis. It brings together intelligent health tracking, science-backed learning, and a supportive community — all in one place, guided by Buddy, your AI companion who actually remembers you. Your AI Companion — Buddy Talk to Buddy anytime, by text or voice. Buddy knows your condition, your recent symptoms, your energy levels, and your health history. Ask for advice, get daily focus plans, or just vent. Buddy listens, remembers, and responds with genuine context — not generic answers. Track What Actually Matters Log your daily energy with the Spoon Theory-inspired Energy Bank. Track symptoms, sleep, stress, movement, and meals. See your patterns clearly with a weekly insights view. Every log builds a richer picture of your health — one that Buddy uses to support you better every day. Monthly PROMIS Health Check-In Complete the NIH-validated PROMIS Global-10 questionnaire each month to track your physical and mental health over time. Buddy interprets your scores and helps you understand your trajectory — a clinical-grade outcome measure in your pocket. Science-Backed Learning Hubs Explore condition-specific learning hubs covering gut health, nutrition, movement, and more — built on peer-reviewed science. Slide through bite-sized modules at your own pace and build a toolkit of evidence-based strategies tailored to your condition. A Community That Gets It Connect with others living with the same conditions in moderated community groups. Watch community stories, share your experience, and feel less alone on the harder days. Your Data, Protected BuddyRise is built for privacy from the ground up. Full GDPR compliance, granular consent controls for every type of data, and all health data stored in the EU. You are always in control of your data. BuddyRise is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical decisions.

Screenshots

My Thyroid Universe4 screens
BuddyRise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BuddyRise at none against My Thyroid Universe's shown. BuddyRise also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). My Thyroid Universe's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Thyroid Universe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of My Thyroid Universe's written reviews are positive against 100% of BuddyRise's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Thyroid Universe ships an update every 7 months, BuddyRise fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
My Thyroid Universe versus BuddyRise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Thyroid UniverseBuddyRise
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB77 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAmneal Pharmaceuticals LLCBuddyRise

Customer experience

My Thyroid Universe

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

BuddyRise

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

My Thyroid Universe

No in-app purchases

None

BuddyRise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Thyroid Universe free?
My Thyroid Universe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BuddyRise free?
BuddyRise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Thyroid Universe or BuddyRise?
My Thyroid Universe is rated higher. My Thyroid Universe averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while BuddyRise averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do My Thyroid Universe or BuddyRise have ads?
My Thyroid Universe shows ads; BuddyRise does not.
Which is updated more often, My Thyroid Universe or BuddyRise?
My Thyroid Universe ships an update every 7 months, and BuddyRise fortnightly. Most recently, My Thyroid Universe was updated on June 7, 2026 and BuddyRise on September 14, 2026.

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