Comparison

SymptomMD vs Symptom Tracker | OpenCare

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

Head to head
About

SymptomMD

This app helps manage family health decisions with tools for symptoms, parent advice, first aid, and medication tracking. It also provides quick access to find doctors, urgent care, and emergency services.

Highlights
  • Symptom assessment
  • Parenting advice
  • First aid guide
  • Medication management
  • Doctor search
  • Urgent care locator
  • Emergency service access
Features
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Questions and concerns about your health or the health of those you care for can arise day or night - even when you’re at work or your doctor’s office is closed. But dealing with illnesses, injuries and new behaviors can be easier… SymptomMD is designed to be your “go-to app” for managing your family's health. It provides tools for making every day health decisions. Our new design supports easier access to the everyday resources you may need: Does you have a new symptom, injury or behavior? • Symptoms – for help deciding what to do when you or someone you care for is sick or hurt • Parent Advice – for answers to questions about behaviors, eating and wellness • First Aid – for quick reference when time is precious • Meds – for help with dosages and maintaining a list of your family's medications Where should you go for treatment? The following locations and services are just one tap away, if you do need to be seen for care: • Find a Doctor – search the Zocdoc app to find the perfect doctor • Urgent Care– use Google Maps to find nearby Urgent Care locations • Emergency – quick connections to Poison Center, 911, and nearby ERs using Google Maps Disclaimer: The information provided with this application is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment; it is for informational purposes only. Talk with your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you think you or someone you care for may have a medical emergency, call the doctor or 911 immediately. Before using SymptomMD, all users should read and agree with the full Disclaimer available in the application.

About

Symptom Tracker | OpenCare

Easily track chronic illnesses, daily health, and medications. Document symptoms with photos, set reminders, and generate reports for doctor visits. Integrates with Apple Health for comprehensive health monitoring.

Highlights
  • Symptom logging with severity scales
  • Photo-based symptom documentation
  • Medication and treatment tracking
  • Customizable reminders
  • Doctor-ready reports and trend analysis
  • Apple Health sync
Features
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The easiest way to track the hard things. OpenCare is your personalized symptom tracker, designed for chronic illness management and daily health tracking. Whether you’re logging pain levels, monitoring conditions, or keeping track of medications, OpenCare helps you stay in control. Why OpenCare? • Struggling to track symptoms over time? • Need a simple daily pain tracker? • Want to manage your symptoms and medications effectively? OpenCare is the only simple & personalized care tracking app built for self-care and caregiving. Who is OpenCare for? People with chronic conditions (migraines, arthritis, autoimmune disorders, etc.) Anyone needing a daily pain tracker Caregivers monitoring a loved one’s health Patients preparing for doctor visits with accurate symptom logs Key Features: Symptom Logging with Severity Scales – Track how your symptoms change over time. Photo-Based Symptom Tracking – Document physical symptoms for better insights. Medication & Treatment Tracking – Log dosages, schedules, and responses. Customizable Reminders – Never forget to log symptoms or take medications. Doctor-Ready Reports & Trend Analysis – See your health patterns in clear charts. Apple Health Sync – Integrate blood pressure, glucose, and body temperature data. Track What Matters Use OpenCare as a chronic pain tracker, migraine tracker, medical log, headache diary, or health tracker for any symptoms you want to monitor. Understand key trends over time with symptom graphs Stay in control of symptoms and medications Prepare for doctor visits with detailed logs and notes Examples of Symptoms You Can Track: • Headaches & Migraines • Psoriasis & Skin Conditions • Arthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis • Dementia & Alzheimer’s • Chronic Fatigue & Autoimmune Symptoms Take Control of Your Health Today Download OpenCare and start tracking your symptoms in an easy, structured way. Stay informed, stay prepared, and stay in control of your health journey. Terms: https://deskofkyle.com/opencare/terms/ Privacy Policy: http://deskofkyle.com/opencare/privacy DISCLAIMER: This app is not a substitute for a primary care physician. It does not provide similar services to a primary care provider. It does not offer health advice or solutions. This app should not be used alone but in combination with other patient-assistance and caregiver-assistance resources. Seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. Consult with your primary care provider or the primary care provider for your patient before beginning any regimented health tracking solution. Terms: http://opencareapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: http://opencareapp.com/privacy DISCLAIMER: This app is not a substitute for a primary care physician. It does not provide similar services to a primary care provider. It does not offer health advice or solutions. This app should not be used alone but in combination with other patient-assistance and caregiver-assistance resources. Seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. Consult with your primary care provider or the primary care provider for your patient before beginning any regimented health tracking solution.

Screenshots

SymptomMD4 screens
Symptom Tracker | OpenCare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SymptomMD at none against Symptom Tracker | OpenCare's 3. SymptomMD also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Symptom Tracker | OpenCare's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (211 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 | OpenCare sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SymptomMD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for SymptomMD against 4.3 for Symptom Tracker | OpenCare. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Symptom Tracker | OpenCare has 211 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 71% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SymptomMD ships an update every 5 months, Symptom Tracker | OpenCare every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SymptomMD versus Symptom Tracker | OpenCare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymptomMDSymptom Tracker | OpenCare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)4.3 (211 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better71.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3211 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB63 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSelf Care DecisionsKyle Ryan

Customer experience

SymptomMD

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative19.0%

Symptom Tracker | OpenCare

All ratings211 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral7.6%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral10.8%
Negative18.1%

Bugs and requests

SymptomMD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Symptom Tracker | OpenCare

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes on startup or during use
  • App won't reopen after closing
  • Data disappears or resets unexpectedly
  • Cannot change timestamp on logged entries
  • Text disappears when typing detailed notes
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  • Photo upload fails intermittently
  • Photo loading displays error message
  • Calendar date selection resets to wrong date
  • Cannot select multiple options despite prompt saying 'pick all that apply'
  • Delayed response when tapping options
  • Apple Watch app doesn't sync symptoms properly
  • Timeline doesn't update to correct day
  • Broken app support link (404 error)
  • Symptoms recorded incorrectly (e.g., 'mild' stored as 'not felt')
  • Cannot navigate between form fields without submitting
  • Scroll options disappear in medication frequency selection
  • Dialog box doesn't close after submit

Requested features

18 requests
  • Ability to flip body diagram to show front and back views
  • End time tracking for symptoms (not just start time)
  • Editable and deletable timeline entries
  • 1-10 pain scale instead of 1-5
  • Multiple loved ones/profiles support
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  • Calendar integration (Google Calendar, iCal, Apple Calendar)
  • Recurring appointment option
  • Ability to specify symptom end times with notes
  • Horizontal timeline scrolling for easier month navigation
  • Onboarding tutorial for new users
  • Customizable caregiver/loved one names instead of generic labels
  • Collapsible symptom entries in timeline to reduce scrolling
  • Symptom filtering by type (physical, mental, emotional)
  • Graphs and charts included in exported PDF reports
  • Medication dosage and time-of-day tracking
  • Dark mode text color adjustment
  • Visual confirmation when logging entries
  • Ability to record future appointments

In-app purchases

None

SymptomMD

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Symptom Tracker | OpenCare

Subscriptions3
  • OpenCare Plus7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • OpenCare+ Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • OpenCare Plus7 Days trial$5.991 Month

Questions

Is SymptomMD free?
SymptomMD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Symptom Tracker | OpenCare free?
Symptom Tracker | OpenCare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SymptomMD or Symptom Tracker | OpenCare?
SymptomMD and Symptom Tracker | OpenCare are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 211 ratings respectively.
Do SymptomMD or Symptom Tracker | OpenCare have ads?
Neither SymptomMD nor Symptom Tracker | OpenCare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SymptomMD or Symptom Tracker | OpenCare?
SymptomMD ships an update every 5 months, and Symptom Tracker | OpenCare every 2 weeks. Most recently, SymptomMD was updated on September 17, 2026 and Symptom Tracker | OpenCare on June 11, 2026.

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