Comparison

Bariatric Buddy vs Bariatrack

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

Head to head
About

Bariatric Buddy

This app supports individuals on their post-bariatric surgery recovery journey. It offers a supportive community, personalized meal plans, nutrition tracking, goal setting, and educational resources within an easy-to-use interface.

Highlights
  • Post-bariatric surgery support
  • Community forums and groups
  • Personalized meal plans
  • Nutrition tracking
  • Goal setting
  • Educational resources
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Unlock Your Post-Bariatric Success with Bariatric Buddy! Embark on a transformative post-bariatric journey with the Bariatric Buddy app – your trusted companion for VSG and Bariatric surgery recovery! Connect with a supportive community, access personalized meal plans, track nutrition, set goals, and stay informed with educational resources – all within an intuitive and user-friendly interface. Community Support: Join a community of like-minded individuals who share your journey. Gain inspiration, valuable tips, and genuine support from those who understand the challenges of post-bariatric life. Bariatric Buddy is a full Social Media network where users share photos and status updates, join and create groups Customized Meal Plans: Explore delicious and bariatric-friendly recipes tailored to your recovery stage. Receive personalized meal plans to ensure your nutrition aligns seamlessly with your post-op goals. Smart Resources for Smart Recovery: Utilize smart tools catering to post-bariatric needs. From customized calculators to intuitive features, Bariatric Buddy is your smart companion for a successful recovery. Download Bariatric Buddy Today! Empower your recovery journey with confidence, support, and a companion that understands your unique needs. Download Bariatric Buddy now – redefining post-bariatric experiences with every click!

About

Bariatrack

Features
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After weight-loss surgery, every day comes with new rules: 64 ounces of fluid, 60–80 grams of protein, supplements spaced by hours, and a diet that changes week by week. Bariatric Recovery Tracker handles the rules so you can focus on healing. Built around the medical protocol your bariatric team recommends, the app guides you through the five recovery phases — clear liquids, protein liquids, pureed foods, soft foods, and regular diet — and adjusts what you see based on where you are today. WHAT YOU CAN TRACK • Fluids — log every sip and see your daily progress, with reminders that respect quiet hours • Protein — hit your daily target with a built-in food and recipe library • Supplements — schedule your multivitamin, B12, calcium, and iron with smart timing • Weight — chart your progress against your goal • Exercise — log activity with awareness of post-op lifting and swimming restrictions • Symptoms — note nausea, dumping, fatigue, and energy so you and your care team can spot patterns PHASE-AWARE BY DESIGN The app knows what phase you're in based on your surgery date, and filters foods, fluids, and recipes to what's safe right now. You'll never accidentally log something you're not ready for. Phase durations are fully customizable to match your surgeon's plan. SAFETY GUARDRAILS BUILT IN • 30-minute meal buffer — fluid logging pauses right after meals, just as your surgeon recommends • Calcium and iron spacing — warnings when you try to take them within two hours of each other • Exercise alerts — reminders about lifting limits and swimming during the first six weeks • Hydration alerts — smart notifications when you fall behind, with quiet hours overnight ON YOUR WRIST AND HOME SCREEN Log fluids and supplements from your Apple Watch in seconds. Home screen widgets show your daily hydration and protein at a glance. Live Activities keep progress visible on your lock screen. RECIPES MADE FOR BARIATRIC PATIENTS A library of 90+ recipes built around protein-first eating, with restricted ingredients flagged automatically. Filter by phase so every recipe you see is safe for you today. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your data lives on your device and in your private iCloud — never sold, never shared. Sync seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Optional community features let you connect with others on the same journey, on your own terms. AVAILABLE IN 10 LANGUAGES English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), and Simplified Chinese. A NOTE ON MEDICAL GUIDANCE Bariatric Recovery Tracker is not a substitute for your surgeon or dietitian. It implements widely accepted post-surgical guidelines, but every patient is different — always follow the specific instructions from your care team. BariaTrack Premium is an auto-renewing subscription: • Premium Monthly — $4.99 per month • Premium Yearly — $39.99 per year (1-week free trial) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.spiritwisestudios.com/privacy-policy/bariatrack Terms of Use: https://www.spiritwisestudios.com/tos/bariatrack EULA: https://www.spiritwisestudios.com/eula/bariatrack

Screenshots

Bariatric Buddy4 screens
Bariatrack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bariatric Buddy at none against Bariatrack's 2. Bariatric Buddy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. Bariatrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bariatric Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bariatric Buddy versus Bariatrack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBariatric BuddyBariatrack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB30 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDalex Design Group LLCSpiritWise Studios

In-app purchases

None

Bariatric Buddy

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bariatrack

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Bariatric Buddy free?
Bariatric Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bariatrack free?
Bariatrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bariatric Buddy or Bariatrack have ads?
Neither Bariatric Buddy nor Bariatrack shows ads.

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