Comparison

Symptom Tracker+ vs Shift.ms

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

Head to head
About

Symptom Tracker+

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
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Drowning in symptom notes? Frustrated with forgetting medication? Exhausted from explaining your health history over and over? Symptom Tracker is your lifeline to organized, effortless health management. Managing chronic conditions is a full-time job you never signed up for. Every day feels like a battle against your own body, leaving you drained and discouraged. But what if you could turn the tables on your health struggles? Symptom Tracker arms you with the tools to finally take control. It's not just an app - it's your personal health ally, working 24/7 to help you understand and improve your well-being. Imagine waking up feeling empowered, not overwhelmed. Picture walking into your doctor's office confident and prepared, armed with insights that could change your treatment. Envision a life where you're in sync with your body, anticipating flare-ups before they happen. This isn't a dream - it's the reality for our users who experience a 32% boost in medication adherence and 27% better symptom control in just 3 months! Key Features: Track + 2,000+ symptoms for ANY chronic condition - because your health doesn't fit in a box + Medications, nutrition, sleep, activity, and vitals - capture your whole health story + Stool & bowel movements - no detail is too small when it comes to your health + Journal entries with images and prompts - because sometimes, words aren't enough Analyze + Uncover hidden patterns that could be the key to your well-being - be your own health detective + Generate easy-to-read reports for your healthcare team - speak their language effortlessly + Discover correlations between symptoms, habits, and treatments - crack the code of your health Share + Export data, logs, and charts - no more scrambling before appointments + Manage appointments and care team information - your entire health squad, in one place + Securely share insights with your doctor - bridge the gap between visits Personalize + Customize modules to fit YOUR unique health needs - because one size doesn't fit all + Set reminders for medications and symptom check-ins - never miss a beat in your health rhythm + Integrate with Apple Health and Siri - let your tech work for your health Privacy & Security + Worried about privacy? Our bank-level encryption keeps your data safe. We're HIPAA compliant with customizable privacy settings. Perfect for 3,500+ conditions and countless symptoms: + Chronic pain, fatigue, inflammation + Mood swings, anxiety, depression + Blood sugar, pressure, heart rate + Nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath + Headaches, migraines, brain fog + Digestive issues, bloating, bowel movements From Anxiety to Arthritis, Asthma to ADHD, Cancer to COPD, Depression to Diabetes, Fibromyalgia to Heart Disease, IBS to Migraines - No symptoms too small, no pattern too complex. We're here to help you make sense of it all. "Symptom Tracker changed my life. I finally understand my body. It's like having a translator for my health." - Jane D., Fibromyalgia warrior So intuitive, you'll wonder how you managed without it. Set up in minutes, benefit for a lifetime. It's not just an app - it's your key to unlocking better health and understanding. The only health app that learns your unique patterns and offers personalized insights - it's like having a health detective, personal assistant, and advocate, all in your pocket. === Regular updates ensure you always have the latest features, your app evolves as fast as medical science does. Don't let another day of symptoms go untracked. Don't spend another night wondering "what if." Don't walk into another doctor's appointment unprepared. Download Symptom Tracker now and take the first step towards a healthier, more empowered you. Your future self will thank you. === Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Contact us at support@careclinic.io Read our terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Shift.ms

This app connects individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) to a supportive global community. It offers a safe space to share experiences, find answers to questions, and receive advice from others who understand the condition. Users can build a support network, learn to manage their health, and make informed decisions about their MS journey.

Highlights
  • Connect with MSers worldwide
  • Get answers to MS questions
  • Learn to manage health
  • Share lived experiences
  • 1:1 Buddy Network support
  • Access stories and videos
Features
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The multiple sclerosis community, from diagnosis. Connect, get answers, make decisions. Shift.ms is a digital community that supports people with MS (MSers) from diagnosis by connecting them with others who get it, empowering MSers to make proactive decisions inspired by the lived experience of others. We’re an independent charity and our app is free. - 60,000+ members worldwide - Connect with people who understand what you’re going through and build your support network - Learn how to adapt to your diagnosis and better manage your health - Find answers to all your MS questions - Get honest advice from the people who’ve been where you are - Read, listen, watch the stories of other MSers Be part of the Shift.ms community, take control of your MS and get on with living life. Ever wondered what a social network for people with multiple sclerosis would look like? Shift.ms is it, with the added benefit of safeguards to ensure our free community is a positive space, dedicated to supporting people with, or who’ve been affected by, MS. "It's an app that carries proper authority, not a wild west. It's a trusted space where you can decide how much interaction you want. Whether you want to fully engage or just gather your thoughts, it's up to you." - Gemma, Shift.ms member BY MSERS, FOR MSERS - Shift.ms was started in 2009 by our CEO George Pepper, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at age 22 - George co-founded Shift.ms to fill an urgent lack of support for younger people with MS - Shift.ms remains the only UK MS charity that has the voice of people with MS at every level of the organisation STORIES - Feel inspired by the lived experience of MSers - Watch fresh video content dropping every week - Participate in polls and see the opinions of other MSers - Personalise your profile - Notifications straight to your phone - Direct messaging to other community members RECEIVE SUPPORT. GIVE SUPPORT - Ask the community anything on the live feed - Treatment choices and side effects - Symptom flare-ups - Mental health concerns - Practical support ie. income benefits, workplace rights, managing symptoms - Lifestyle recommendations ie. stopping smoking, increasing exercise/movement - Reply to conversation threads with your own advice and experience TAKE CONTROL, FROM DIAGNOSIS - Newly diagnosed - Been living with MS for a while - Experiencing new challenges - Make proactive choices that benefit your health in the long term - Get support to help manage the uncertainty ahead CONNECT WITH A BUDDY - Connect 1:1 with an experienced MSer through our Buddy Network - Free service to help MSers adapt to diagnosis - Find personalised support based on location, age, gender, MS type, treatment choices - Emotional and wellbeing support - Coaching to help make early proactive decisions "Having a Buddy is like having a best friend that identifies with you. [My buddy] helped me at a time when I really needed the support and I feel like I'm a lot stronger now." - Sahdia, Shift.ms member FIND ANSWERS - 24/7 access and support - Ask questions; get honest answers - “How bad were the treatment side effects?” - “Top tips on managing fatigue?” - “What is an MRI really like?” WE’VE WORKED WITH… - Thought leaders within the UK’s National Health Service: - UCLH NHS - National Hospital of Neurology - Kings NHS - Barts NHS - Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trusted organisations to improve the lives of MSers: - Transforming MS for All - MS Brain Health - Neurology Academy “Shift.ms has been a great source of support for my patients. The peer to peer support they offer has been invaluable to my patients when living with the challenges of MS.” Julie Taylor, Specialist MS Nurse REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1117194 (England and Wales) REGISTERED COMPANY: 06000961 REGISTERED ADDRESS: Shift.ms, Platform, New Station Street, LS1 4JB, United Kingdom

Screenshots

Symptom Tracker+4 screens
Shift.ms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shift.ms at 90% against Symptom Tracker+'s 40%. Shift.ms also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 17). Symptom Tracker+'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. Symptom Tracker+ sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.95 per month. Shift.ms asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shift.ms holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift.ms has 1.2K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Symptom Tracker+'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Shift.ms's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Symptom Tracker+ ships an update every 2 months, Shift.ms weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Symptom Tracker+ versus Shift.ms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymptom Tracker+Shift.ms
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (68 ratings)4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews90.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings681.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB124 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperCARECLINIC SOFTWARE INC.Shift.ms

Customer experience

Symptom Tracker+

All ratings68 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative22.1%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

Shift.ms

All ratings1,173 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative3.2%

Bugs and requests

Symptom Tracker+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Shift.ms

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Messaging issues on iPhone
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to delete inbox messages
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Symptom Tracker+

Subscriptions13
  • flex pass$4.951 Month
  • easy pass$5.997 Days
  • weather max$9.993 Months
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  • flex pass$9.991 Month
  • smart pass$19.991 Year
  • carey ai ultra$29.991 Month
  • smart pass$34.991 Year
  • your free week3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • 7-Day Trial7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • limited sale$49.991 Year
  • limited deal$49.991 Year
  • select pass$49.991 Year
  • full access3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • store credit$1.99
  • carey ai credits2 variants$8.99
  • lifetime upgrade$149.99
None

Shift.ms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Symptom Tracker+ free?
Symptom Tracker+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shift.ms free?
Shift.ms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Symptom Tracker+ or Shift.ms?
Shift.ms is rated higher. Symptom Tracker+ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Shift.ms averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Symptom Tracker+ or Shift.ms have ads?
Neither Symptom Tracker+ nor Shift.ms shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Symptom Tracker+ or Shift.ms?
Symptom Tracker+ ships an update every 2 months, and Shift.ms weekly. Most recently, Symptom Tracker+ was updated on September 20, 2026 and Shift.ms on September 25, 2026.

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