Comparison

GerdCare vs FireBelly

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

Head to head
About

GerdCare

Features
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An iOS app companion for the eGerd device The eGERD is a prescription-only device distributed through gastroenterology hospitals to end users. Physicians prescribe the eGERD device to patients for at-home treatment. Please seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions.

About

FireBelly

Features
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FireBelly helps you track meals, symptoms, medications, and sleep to find your acid reflux triggers β€” all in one simple app with a friendly dragon companion. FEATURES: - Meal Logging – Quick-select 12 common trigger foods (coffee, chocolate, tomato, citrus, alcohol, spicy, carbonated, fried, dairy, onion/garlic, mint, late-night snack) plus custom entries - Symptom Tracking – Log 7 symptom types (heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, chronic cough, throat irritation, bloating, nausea) with severity ratings - Medication Log – Track prescriptions and OTC medications with timestamps - Morning Check-in – Record nighttime reflux, sleep quality, and stress levels - Calendar View – Color-coded monthly view of all your entries - Dragon Companion – Your dragon reacts to symptom trends and celebrates your logging streaks PRO (one-time purchase): - Personal Trigger Profile – See which foods trigger your symptoms, with combo risk analysis - Timing Analysis – Discover how meal-to-bedtime gaps affect nighttime reflux - Medication Effectiveness – Compare symptom levels on medication days vs overall - Sleep & Reflux Correlation – Understand how sleep quality relates to your symptoms - Smart Alerts – Real-time warnings when you log risky foods or eat too close to bedtime - Weekly Digest – Automated summary of your week's patterns - Doctor Report – Professional PDF for your healthcare provider - CSV Export – Raw data for personal analysis - Ad-Free Experience – No banner or interstitial ads PRIVACY FIRST: All data stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud uploads. Your health data belongs to you. Made by MyQuietSpot Inc.

Screenshots

GerdCare4 screens
FireBelly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GerdCare at none against FireBelly's 1. GerdCare also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. FireBelly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GerdCare asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
GerdCare versus FireBelly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGerdCareFireBelly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size64 MB64 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGERDCARE MEDICAL LTDMyQuietSpot Inc.

In-app purchases

None

GerdCare

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FireBelly

One-time1
  • FireBelly Pro$14.99

Questions

Is GerdCare free?
GerdCare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FireBelly free?
FireBelly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GerdCare or FireBelly have ads?
FireBelly shows ads; GerdCare does not.
Which is updated more often, GerdCare or FireBelly?
GerdCare ships an update every 6 weeks, and FireBelly every 6 weeks. Most recently, GerdCare was updated on October 11, 2026 and FireBelly on October 25, 2026.

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