Comparison

mySymptoms Food Diary vs BladderBoss

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

Head to head
About

mySymptoms Food Diary

This app helps you identify patterns between your diet, daily activities, and symptoms like bloating or headaches. Log your food, feelings, and other factors to receive clear insights into what might be affecting your well-being. It's designed for understanding your body's unique responses without focusing on calorie counting.

Highlights
  • Log food, symptoms, sleep, stress, and more
  • Identify patterns between diet and symptoms
  • Search over 1 million foods
  • Barcode scanning for food logging
  • Share diary data with clinicians
  • Export data as PDF or CSV
  • Insights Timeline and trend charts
Features
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Bloating, headaches, low energy, and you can't see a pattern? Was it lunch, last night's wine, a stressful day or that extra coffee? mySymptoms is a food journal and symptom tracker that looks for the patterns for you. Log what you eat and how you feel, and it shows which foods, drinks and daily factors are associated with your symptoms. Used by over 1.2 million people since 2010, and featured by Healthline in The Best Gut Health Apps. Try mySymptoms free for 7 days, then continue with a 1, 6 or 12-month subscription. Cancel anytime. HOW IT WORKS 1) Log your day: search over 1 million foods, scan a barcode or pick from your Frequents, then add your symptoms, sleep, stress and anything else you want to track 2) Keep logging for 28 days, so the analysis has enough of your data to work with 3) Open Insights to see what's associated with your symptoms, with every result explained in a plain-English sentence No calorie counting and no diet targets: just your diary and the patterns in it. "I did the one week trial and was sold. I've already recommended it to friends and family." – App Store review MORE THAN A FOOD DIARY What you eat and do: • Food and drink, including your own foods and recipes • Medication and supplements • Exercise, stress, your period and your environment How you feel: • Any symptom you choose, with intensity, duration and notes • Sleep quality, mood and energy • Bowel movements (Bristol scale) INSIGHTS FROM YOUR OWN DIARY • See which foods and factors are associated with increased or reduced symptoms • Looks at the ingredients in what you eat, not just whole meals • Every result shows a confidence level, so you can tell which patterns have plenty of data behind them and which need more logging • Look beyond symptoms: see what's associated with your sleep quality, mood, energy and bowel movements too • The Insights Timeline shows what you ate, did and felt on one interactive timeline • Trend charts and reports show how your symptoms change over time USED IN PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH mySymptoms diary data has been used in peer-reviewed research: a 2024 study in Digestive Diseases and Sciences analyzed 9,710 anonymized diaries and found that coffee, alcohol and artificial sweeteners had time-linked associations with gut symptoms. SHARING AND PRIVACY • Share your diary securely with your dietitian or clinician, or export it as PDF or CSV • Sync across every phone and tablet signed in to your account • Anonymous username by default; your data is encrypted in transit and at rest • We don't share or sell your personal data. HIPAA and GDPR compliant People use mySymptoms to keep track of food and symptoms alongside IBS, IBD (including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), celiac disease, SIBO, food intolerances and sensitivities (including dairy, gluten and lactose), acid reflux and heartburn, bloating, migraines and headaches, eczema, and everyday symptoms they want to understand. Questions or ideas? Email us at support@mysymptoms.net. SUBSCRIPTION mySymptoms offers a 7-day free trial, then a 1, 6 or 12-month auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase after the trial. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Cancel during the trial and you won't be charged. Terms of Use: https://www.mysymptoms.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.mysymptoms.net/privacy MEDICAL DISCLAIMER mySymptoms is a wellness and personal-tracking tool. It does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition and is not a medical device. It helps you record and review your own data and supports conversations with healthcare professionals; it does not replace them. Talk to a healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet or treatment.

About

BladderBoss

Features
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BladderBoss is a science-backed digital program empowering women to take back control of their overactive bladders, for a happier and healthier life. Show your bladder who's boss from the comfort of your own home! BladderBoss provides an educational and interactive eight-week program that has been developed by world-leading overactive bladder experts in physical therapy, psychology and urogynecology. The program consists of eight easy-to-follow weekly modules where you will be guided step-by-step through science-backed techniques and engaging challenges. Taking a holistic approach, BladderBoss will equip you with all the tools you need to understand Overactive Bladder, retrain your bladder, transform your behaviors, strengthen your pelvic floor and work towards personal goals - all on your own terms. We are here to support you on your journey towards regaining control of your bladder and improving your quality of life. KEY FEATURES: - Targets urgency, frequency, incontinence and nocturia. - Scientifically-proven behavioral therapy techniques for a healthier bladder. - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help understand how your thoughts, feelings and behaviors impact your bladder health. - Digital Bladder Diary to track your weekly progress and monitor bladder habits. - Guided goal-setting tools for meaningful outcomes. - Instant help function and urge suppression techniques in times when you need support the most. - Pelvic health Pilates classes. - Resources on lifestyle modifications for a healthy bladder. - High-quality audio and video content. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS BladderBoss offers an monthly auto-renewing subscription: Special introductory offer: Try 7 days for free, then $24.99 per month. You can cancel your subscription anytime. This price is for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Read the terms and conditions here: https://www.bladderboss.com/terms Read the privacy policy here: https://www.bladderboss.com/privacy Disclaimer: BladderBoss is designed solely for maintaining and encouraging a healthy lifestyle and is not designed to diagnose, cure, mitigate, prevent, or treat any disease or condition. BladderBoss does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, video, audio, graphics, images and other material contained in this application are for informational and educational purposes only. The material provided in this application is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Although we strive to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for any kind of professional advice, and you should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a professional in the area for your particular needs and circumstances prior to making any medical decisions.

Screenshots

mySymptoms Food Diary4 screens
BladderBoss4 screens

Verdict

The call

mySymptoms Food Diary and BladderBoss are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. mySymptoms Food Diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and BladderBoss sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mySymptoms Food Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, BladderBoss every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
mySymptoms Food Diary versus BladderBoss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermySymptoms Food DiaryBladderBoss
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB110 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSkyGazer Labs LtdAmara Therapeutics Limited

Bugs and requests

mySymptoms Food Diary

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Password reset page not functioning properly
  • Barcode scanner not always accurate
  • Unexpected data loss after app updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Integration with Apple Health or other fitness apps
  • Ability to add photos of meals or symptoms
  • More detailed reporting and graphing options
  • Reminder notifications to log entries
  • Menstrual cycle tracking

BladderBoss

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

mySymptoms Food Diary

Subscriptions3
  • Premium subscription 1 month7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium subscription 6 months7 Days trial$39.996 Months
  • Premium subscription 12 months7 Days trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

BladderBoss

Subscriptions2
  • BladderBoss Monthly7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • BladderBoss Subscription7 Days trial$97.001 Year

Questions

Is mySymptoms Food Diary free?
mySymptoms Food Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BladderBoss free?
BladderBoss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do mySymptoms Food Diary or BladderBoss have ads?
Neither mySymptoms Food Diary nor BladderBoss shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mySymptoms Food Diary or BladderBoss?
mySymptoms Food Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, and BladderBoss every 4 weeks. Most recently, mySymptoms Food Diary was updated on November 11, 2026 and BladderBoss on October 25, 2026.

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