LDL vs Cholby
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LDL
Easily track your cholesterol measurements daily. This app calculates total, HDL, LDL, and triglyceride levels, providing indicators for normal, warning, or high ranges. It also offers sharing, backup, and educational information about cholesterol.
- Daily cholesterol tracking
- Calculates key cholesterol metrics
- Normal, Warning, High indicators
- Share test results
- Daily reminders
- Google Drive backup/restore
- Cholesterol information section
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LDL: Cholesterol Tracker is a simple app that can track your cholesterol measurement history. Daily you just need to put numbers and it will calculate total cholesterol, General cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (Bad cholesterol), and Triglycerides. Add your daily cholesterol data and get an indicator of whether it is Normal, Warning, or High on the dashboard. LDL: Cholesterol Tracker app features: - Share your cholesterol test result with other platforms. - Get a Daily Reminder to enter cholesterol test results by your selected time. - Easily Backup and Restore your cholesterol test result data with Google drive backup. - Cholesterol calculator indicates different levels There is an information section about cholesterol in which you know about cholesterol. 1) What is cholesterol? 2) Different Cholesterol test measurements. 3) Information about cholesterol indicators. 4) Why do I need a cholesterol test?
Cholby
Manage your cholesterol levels naturally and improve heart health. This app offers personalized diet tips and progress monitoring to help you achieve your wellness goals. All features require a paid subscription.
- Track cholesterol levels
- Personalized diet tips
- Heart-healthy recipes
- Progress monitoring
- Goal setting
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Take control of your cholesterol with CholesterolDrop your AI-powered health companion built to help you lower LDL, raise HDL, and improve heart health. Scan Your Lab Results Snap a photo of your lab report and let AI extract your cholesterol values instantly Total, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides, ApoB, Lp(a), and more. Track trends over time and see your progress. Smart Food Logging Log meals by scanning barcodes, searching our food database, or using voice input. Every meal gets a wellness score so you know exactly how it impacts your cholesterol. AI-Personalized Meal Plans Get daily heart-healthy recipes and meal suggestions tailored to your dietary preferences, cholesterol levels, and health goals. Swap out meals for healthier alternatives with one tap. Track Everything Monitor your nutrition goals, medication adherence, sleep, mood, and exercise streaks. Visual charts show your weekly trends and LDL forecasts. Learn & Connect Access educational articles on heart health and join a community of people on the same journey. Share recipes, celebrate wins, and stay motivated. Key Features: - AI lab report scanning - Barcode & voice-based food logging - Personalized recipes & meal plans - Exercise tracking with AI-generated routines - Cholesterol trend charts & LDL predictions - Medication & supplement tracking - Streaks, achievements & daily goals - Community chat & recipe sharing Start your journey to better heart health today. Medical Disclaimer: Cholesterol Drop is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a doctor before using this app or making any medical decisions. This app is designed for tracking cholesterol and providing recipe recommendations only. No medical jargon, just results. Download now and start your journey to better health with a paid subscription! If you have any ideas or questions, please email us at bubblerprovidence@gmail.com. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cholby at 71% against LDL's 25%. Cholby also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). LDL's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. LDL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cholby sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cholby holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of LDL's written reviews are positive against 71% of Cholby's.
LDL ships an update every 2 months, Cholby every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LDL | Cholby |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (17 ratings) | 4.5 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Monali Paghadal | Akintoye Onikoyi |
Customer experience
LDL
Cholby
In-app purchases
LDL
- Pro Version$4.99
Cholby
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Cholesterol Drop Annually3 Days trial$29.991 Year
