# QALO vs MyGutMap

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QALO at none against MyGutMap's 3. QALO also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). MyGutMap's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyGutMap sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. QALO asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyGutMap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QALO has 2.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

QALO ships an update weekly, MyGutMap every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QALO | MyGutMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qalo/id6738357130/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygutmap/id6798458765/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [QALO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780364025) | [SINGULAR SOFTWARE, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294339881) |

## What reviewers say

### QALO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qalo/id6738357130)

This smart ring tracks your fitness, wellness, and health journey with advanced nanotechnology. It offers an easy and fun way to make progress at your own pace, designed for everyday use without complexity or high cost.

**Highlights:** Fitness tracking, Wellness monitoring, Health journey support, Advanced nanotechnology, User-friendly interface, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Great value, no subscription
- 💍 Comfortable and stylish ring
- 📊 Informative health data
- 👍 User-friendly app interface
- 🔄 Frequent app updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Inaccurate sleep tracking
- 🏃 Inaccurate activity/step tracking
- 🔋 Poor battery life (over time)
- 🔌 Connectivity issues (syncing, pairing)
- ❌ Customer support unresponsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Ring stopped tracking sleep
- Ring stopped working entirely
- Sync issues after app update
- Ring fails to sync (stops at 75%)
- App disconnects from device frequently

**Requested features**

- Seamless, automatic background syncing
- Activity auto-detection improvements
- Editable sleep data
- More sport/activity options (kayaking, paddle boarding)
- Sync with Suunto or Garmin watches


### MyGutMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygutmap/id6798458765)

Track your food intake and bowel movements with detailed insights. Visualize correlations between meals and digestive health, and generate reports for medical professionals. Integrates with Apple Health for a comprehensive wellness overview.

**Highlights:** Log meals and bowel movements easily, Bristol scale logging with symptoms, Food-Stool Map visualization, Bowel habit charting, Integration with Apple Health data, PDF and JSON export for doctors, Siri and Action Button integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QALO free?

QALO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MyGutMap free?

MyGutMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QALO or MyGutMap?

MyGutMap is rated higher. QALO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while MyGutMap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do QALO or MyGutMap have ads?

Neither QALO nor MyGutMap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QALO or MyGutMap?

QALO ships an update weekly, and MyGutMap every 4 days. Most recently, QALO was updated on November 14, 2026 and MyGutMap on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*