Comparison

MS Workouts vs My MS Buddy

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

Head to head
About

MS Workouts

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Since 2017, MS Workouts is the original online strength training platform for those living with MS, Fibromylagia, Parkinson's and similar auto-immune conditions. Terms and Conditions: https://www.msworkouts.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.msworkouts.com/privacy-policy

About

My MS Buddy

This app helps individuals manage multiple sclerosis by tracking symptoms, setting important reminders, and generating detailed reports for healthcare providers. It also provides access to MS-related information and integrates with Apple Health for comprehensive wellness tracking.

Highlights
  • Symptom tracking and pattern identification
  • Generate detailed doctor reports
  • Set reminders for appointments and treatments
  • Import health data from Apple Health
  • Access MS-related information
Features
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Designed by MS Patients for MS Patients MS Buddy is the all-in-one app to help you manage reminders, log symptoms, and provide critical details and questions to your doctor—all for free. An app built by a community of MS patients, for MS patients, to make your journey a little bit easier. What You Can Do with MS Buddy: • Track Symptoms: Log when symptoms start and stop and identify patterns over time. • Generate Reports for Doctor: Create detailed symptom and wellness reports, including key questions for doctors. • Set Reminders: Reminders for infusions, vaccines, expected crap gap periods, and other important dates • Import Health Data: Easily input or import from Apple Health using HealthKit, to include in your doctor reports to help answer, 'How have you been feeling?' • Stay Informed: Access easy-to-consume updates and the latest MS-related information. Get Started Today: • Download the app and create your free account. • Log symptoms, set reminders, and track your progress today. • Use MS Buddy to simplify your wellness journey.

Screenshots

MS Workouts3 screens
My MS Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My MS Buddy at none against MS Workouts's 3. MS Workouts's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MS Workouts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $69.00 per month. My MS Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MS Workouts ships an update every 5 weeks, My MS Buddy every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MS Workouts versus My MS Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMS WorkoutsMy MS Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB29 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPractical Fitness Online, LLCSJB DIGITAL VENTURES LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MS Workouts

Subscriptions3
  • Digital Monthly Plan$69.001 Month
  • Digital 3-month Plan$176.993 Months
  • Digital Yearly Plan$469.001 Year
None

My MS Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MS Workouts free?
MS Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My MS Buddy free?
My MS Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MS Workouts or My MS Buddy have ads?
Neither MS Workouts nor My MS Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MS Workouts or My MS Buddy?
MS Workouts ships an update every 5 weeks, and My MS Buddy every 8 months. Most recently, MS Workouts was updated on September 20, 2026 and My MS Buddy on September 17, 2026.

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