Comparison

LabGear vs Lab Tracker

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

Head to head
About

LabGear

This app is a comprehensive pocket reference for medical laboratory tests. It provides detailed information on various lab tests, including differential diagnoses, symptoms, and system-specific panels. Users can search for tests by tags or lab types and access detailed explanations, reference ranges, and links to external resources.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive library of medical lab tests
  • Differential diagnosis and related symptoms
  • Fishbones schematics for testing panels
  • Intelligent universal search by tags
  • Detailed explanations and reference ranges
  • Customizable reference ranges and notes
  • Quick switch between US/SI units
Features
Currently charting
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LabGear is the most advanced pocket tool for Medical Laboratory tests with peer reviewed content for all health care professionals - students, physicians, nurses • Comprehensive library of medical lab tests with differential diagnosis, related symptoms • Fishbones schematics for Preset testing panels • Systems: Hematology (Blood Tests), Hormones, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Gastrointestinal, Nephrology, Tumor Markers, Pregnancy, Immunology • Chemistry Panels: Basic Metabolic Panel, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, Complete blood Picture, Arterial Blood Gases, Liver Panel, Lipid Profile, Coagulation Profile, Diabetic Profile, Urinalysis - Intelligent Universal Search Search either tags like 'Glu', 'AST', 'Ca', 'Na', 'K+' are fully searchable and bring up all related lab results. Scroll while you search. • Based On Testing source/specimen - Urine Sample - Cerebrospinal Fluid - Amniotic Fluid - Other Body fluids • Based on Lab Type: - Electrolytes & Metabolites - Enzymes - Lipids - All Proteins - Red Blood Cells - White Blood Cells - Cardiac Markers Subscribe to LabGear and receive the following Essential clinical content. - Detailed explanations - Conditions with High referrence range (if applicable) - Conditions with Low range (if applicable) - Reference Range with US / SI Units - Presentation / Symptoms / Signs - Wiki Links (For more information) * - External search webresults * - References citations with links to PubMed - Customisable reference ranges, Notes. - iCloud support - Intuitive User Interface: - Quick Jumps via Tag buttons showing you Lab abbreviation - Quick Switch between Conventional (US) Units or SI Units. - Tapping Reference Range in Lab detail reveals both US/SI value - Bookmark a Lab test for easy quick reference. - Lab Values editing - NOTES: Add your own Notes to specific lab tests - MedCalc Linkage (LabGear is linked with MedCalc app). Jump from Serum Sodium to Sodium Infusion rate calculation in MedCalc app Read our privacy policy at https://vimatics.com/labgear/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://vimatics.com/labgear/terms-of-use DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this application is strictly for educational purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please use this application only if you accept the disclaimer within the application. Consult with a recognized medical professional before making decisions based on information included in this application *NOTE: Active Internet Connection is required either in the form of Wifi or cellular data plan (3G/EDGE/Etc.) to access Wiki/External pages. please send your suggestions to support [ a t ] smartddx [dot] com stay tuned to twitter.com/MedicalGear

About

Lab Tracker

Effortlessly manage your lab values and blood test results. Monitor cholesterol, glucose, and other metrics with intuitive tracking, color-coded insights, and graphical views. Supports multiple profiles and custom reference values for comprehensive health management.

Highlights
  • Intuitive lab result input
  • Color-coded health insights
  • Graphical trend visualization
  • Multiple user profiles
  • Custom reference values
  • CSV data export
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Take control of your health with Lab Tracker – the ultimate app for effortlessly managing your lab values and blood test results. Whether it's your cholesterol, glucose, or any other vital metric, Lab Tracker empowers you to monitor and understand your health like never before. Key Features: * Intuitive Tracking: Easily input your lab results and track your health journey. Lab Tracker provides a simple and user-friendly interface to streamline the process. * Color-Coded Insights: Instantly grasp the significance of your lab values with a color-coded system. Clear indicators help you understand if your results fall within the normal range at a glance. * Graphical Views: Dive into the history of your health with comprehensive graphical views. Visualize trends over time and gain valuable insights into your well-being. * Multiple Profiles: Manage lab values not just for yourself but for your loved ones too. Lab Tracker allows you to create and switch between multiple profiles, making it easy to keep track of the health of your family members. * Own custom reference values: Define your own minimum and maximum values for the laboratory values per profile. * Own custom Lab Values: Create your own lab values directly in the app if any markers are missing from the standard list. * CSV export: Export the lab values for a test as a CSV file. * Sync Across Devices: Lab Tracker syncs all your profiles and lab results seamlessly via iCloud. Access your health data anytime, anywhere, on all your iOS devices. * No Ads, Just Health: Lab Tracker is dedicated to providing a seamless health tracking experience without any interruptions. Enjoy an ad-free environment while focusing on what matters most, your well-being. * Privacy: Your data is safe and private. Lab Tracker does not collect any data from you and does not share any data with third parties. All information is securely stored and synchronized only in your personal iCloud account. Why Lab Tracker? Lab Tracker goes beyond basic health tracking apps. It's a comprehensive solution designed to simplify the way you manage and understand your lab values. Take charge of your health with Lab Tracker today! Download now and embark on a journey towards a healthier, more informed you. If you find bugs, or have feature ideas, or have wishes for the support of additional lab values or units, feel free to contact me here: labtracker@tobibader.de Disclaimer: Users of this app must seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. This app is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition.

Screenshots

LabGear4 screens
Lab Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LabGear at Free against Lab Tracker's $0.99. LabGear also leads on ratings volume (106 vs 4) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). Lab Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (70% vs 57%). On rating, ads, 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

LabGear is free to download; Lab Tracker costs $0.99 up front. LabGear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lab Tracker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for LabGear against 3.3 for Lab Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LabGear has 106 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of LabGear's written reviews are positive against 70% of Lab Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LabGear ships an update every 5 weeks, Lab Tracker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
LabGear versus Lab Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLabGearLab Tracker
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.4 (106 ratings) — better3.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews56.8% of reviews69.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings106 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMed GearsTalea Labs

Customer experience

LabGear

All ratings106 ratings
Positive57.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative38.7%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive56.8%
Neutral6.8%
Negative36.4%

Lab Tracker

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral13.0%
Negative17.4%

Bugs and requests

LabGear

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • None of the tests open
  • App does not work
  • App crashes upon start up
  • App unexpectedly quits
  • No way to initiate downloading information from one device to another via iCloud
Show 6 more
  • Cannot disable iCloud backup for the app
  • Editing range feature does not save
  • Unclear functionality of 'high low and Sym' buttons
  • Na2+ listed instead of Na+
  • ABG PaO2 normal range needs correction
  • App cannot be updated so it will not open

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add toxicology section
  • Include mean platelet volume
  • Include more rare labs
  • Add test tube color indicators
  • Add more specialized tests
Show 7 more
  • Add Protein S and more drugs
  • Enable copy/paste for notes
  • Add option to search Google for unincluded tests
  • Add comments to bookmarked tests
  • Bold type for links to conditions/symptoms
  • Expand list of tests
  • Include viril test descriptions (e.g., widal test, EBV antibody test)

Lab Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LabGear

Subscriptions2
  • Essentials Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Essentials Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Lab Tracker

One-time3
  • Donation 0.99$$0.99
  • Donation 3.99$$3.99
  • Donation 8.99$$8.99

Questions

Is LabGear free?
LabGear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lab Tracker free?
Lab Tracker costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LabGear or Lab Tracker?
LabGear is rated higher. LabGear averages 3.4 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Lab Tracker averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.
Do LabGear or Lab Tracker have ads?
Neither LabGear nor Lab Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LabGear or Lab Tracker?
LabGear ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lab Tracker every 9 days. Most recently, LabGear was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lab Tracker on November 7, 2026.

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