Comparison

Eli Health vs Capillus

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

Head to head
About

Eli Health

This app analyzes saliva to provide real-time health insights from hormone levels. It helps users understand hormonal patterns, manage symptoms, and optimize their lifestyle for better sleep, stress management, and overall well-being.

Highlights
  • Real-time hormone monitoring
  • Cortisol and progesterone detection
  • Longitudinal hormonal data
  • Symptom management
  • Hormonal pattern understanding
  • Lifestyle optimization
  • Stress management tracking
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The Eli Hormometer™ is the first at-home technology providing real-time and lifelong health insights from the hormones in your saliva. The Eli Hormometer™ is a hormone monitoring system that detects cortisol and progesterone levels in your saliva. The Eli Hormometer™ allows users to measure hormones frequently to gather longitudinal data about their hormonal health. Eli supports users across all stages of life by managing symptoms associated with hormone fluctuations and optimizing overall health through hormonal pattern understanding. The Eli App scans the Eli Test with the mobile device camera to collect your hormone measurement. Hormone measurements are interpreted into graphs and scores, and users can view their measurement history. Users are encouraged to implement lifestyle changes based on their hormonal trends and scores. Evaluate the quality of your lifestyle by measuring your daily cortisol levels. What can you do with the Eli Cortisol Hormometer™? - Stress management - Workout optimization - Sleep improvement - Metabolism hacking - Skin health - And so much more The Eli Hormometer™ is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a diagnostic tool or medical device, and the information provided by Eli should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To purchase Eli Tests, review our packages and subscriptions at https://eli.health/ Connect with Eli: Web: https://eli.health/ Instagram: @myelihealth If you have any difficulties using the app, contact Eli via ask@eli.health

About

Capillus

This app enhances your hair regrowth journey by integrating with a red light therapy cap. It offers tracking tools, Bluetooth connectivity, and progress photo capabilities to help you stay consistent and monitor your results.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity with therapy cap
  • Daily treatment tracking
  • Progress photo documentation
  • Customizable reminders
  • Hair care tips and support
Features
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Your hair regrowth journey, tracked in one place. The Capillus App connects to your Capillus Red Light Therapy Cap over Bluetooth and gives you everything you need to stay consistent with your treatment, from session timers to progress photos. TREATMENT TRACKER Connect your cap via Bluetooth, start your 6-minute session, and let the app log it. Every completed session is automatically recorded in your weekly and monthly calendar, so you always know exactly where you stand. The recommended protocol is one session per day, and the app helps you stick to it. PROGRESS TRACKER Take high-quality progress photos from four different angles: crown, temples, and front hairline, and the app organizes them into albums automatically. Compare before-and-after photos side by side to see your own regrowth journey unfold over time. STAY ON TRACK Personalize your account settings, manage treatment reminders, and get hair care tips designed to help you get the most out of every session. BACKED BY FDA-CLEARED TECHNOLOGY Capillus laser caps use FDA-cleared, clinically studied red light therapy (low-level laser therapy) to support hair regrowth. The Capillus App works with Bluetooth-enabled Capillus devices to help you track your treatment and stay consistent. Learn more at capillus.com. Individual results may vary. The information provided in this app is not medical advice, consult a physician regarding any medical concerns.

Screenshots

Eli Health4 screens
Capillus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Eli Health at 4.6 against Capillus's 1.9. Eli Health also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 27%) and ratings volume (282 vs 30). Capillus's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eli Health holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eli Health has 282 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Eli Health's written reviews are positive against 27% of Capillus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eli Health ships an update monthly, Capillus weekly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Eli Health versus Capillus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEli HealthCapillus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (282 ratings) — better1.9 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings282 — better30
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEli HealthCapillus

Customer experience

Eli Health

All ratings282 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral0.4%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Capillus

All ratings30 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative76.7%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative68.2%

In-app purchases

None

Eli Health

No in-app purchases

None

Capillus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eli Health free?
Eli Health is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Capillus free?
Capillus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eli Health or Capillus?
Eli Health is rated higher. Eli Health averages 4.6 out of 5 from 282 ratings, while Capillus averages 1.9 from 30 ratings.
Do Eli Health or Capillus have ads?
Neither Eli Health nor Capillus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eli Health or Capillus?
Eli Health ships an update monthly, and Capillus weekly. Most recently, Eli Health was updated on September 21, 2026 and Capillus on September 21, 2026.

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