Comparison

Bladder Journal vs FreePace

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

Head to head
About

Bladder Journal

This app helps you track urination, fluid intake, and leakage to understand your bladder health. It generates reports for healthcare providers and offers AI-powered insights and audio analysis for volume estimation. Available on iPhone and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Log urination details (volume, pain, urgency)
  • Track fluid intake and leakage episodes
  • Generate clinical PDF/CSV reports
  • AI-powered pattern analysis
  • Audio analysis for urination volume
  • Apple Watch and Home Screen widget support
  • Privacy-focused with optional iCloud sync
Features
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Bladder Journal is a bladder diary app and pee tracker that helps you track urination and urinary frequency to improve urinary health. Use it as your urination log and voiding diary—an accurate urination tracker app for iPhone and Apple Watch. Turn your iPhone/Apple Watch into a comprehensive Bladder Health Companion. Bladder Journal effortlessly tracks urination, fluid intake, pain, and leakage, turning entries into clear trends and actionable insights—all while prioritizing your privacy. Generate clinically approved reports (PDF/CSV) for your physician or healthcare provider, free of charge. Use your Apple Watch for ease of entry as well! KEY FEATURES: Effortless Tracking: - Log urination (volume, duration, urgency, stream strength, pain, nighttime events) - Record fluid intake (type and amount) - Track leakage episodes (volume, pad changes) - Sync with HealthKit (Apple Health) for water and incontinence Deep Insights (Pro): - AI-powered summaries revealing hidden patterns and triggers in your data, including exclusive charts. - AI Chat (requires yearly subscription) digs deeper into any questions about your data. Smart Alerts (Pro): - Smart Alerts learns from your unique patterns to anticipate your needs throughout the day - Predicts bathroom timing so you can plan ahead with more confidence - Identifies safe windows for activities and travel - Monitors hydration patterns and flags potential dehydration risk - Helps prepare you for nighttime with confidence scoring - Predictive intelligence not offered by other bladder diary apps Audio Analysis (Pro): - Audio Analysis accurately estimates urination volume through on-device sound analysis. No more measuring cups Clinical Reports: - Generate professional PDF and CSV reports for healthcare providers (Free) Detailed Visualizations: - Urination frequency and urgency - Average time between urinations - Stream strength trends - Leakage patterns - Fluid intake correlation Apple Watch App: - Quick logging from your wrist - Instant sync with iPhone - Offline support Home Screen Widgets: - View key stats at a glance Personalization & Security: - App Lock with Face ID, Touch ID, or Passcode - Customizable themes (Light, Dark, Scheduled) - Unit flexibility (ml/oz) - Daily reminders for consistent tracking Relaxation & Mindfulness: - Vibe Mode for relaxation and mindful focus Privacy First: - Data stays securely on your device by default - Optional iCloud Sync maintains privacy across your devices WHO BENEFITS? Ideal for individuals managing: - Overactive bladder (OAB) - Urinary incontinence - Post-prostate surgery recovery - Postpartum changes - Nocturia (nighttime urination) - General bladder health monitoring Bladder Journal empowers you to understand your body’s patterns and confidently manage your bladder health—available on iPhone, Apple Watch, and your Home Screen. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.bladderjournal.com/privacy-policy

About

FreePace

Track your runs with real-time GPS mapping, distance, pace, and elevation updates. Features include audio cues, cool-down mode, detailed split analysis, and cadence tracking. Save routes, export data, and run offline.

Highlights
  • Live run tracking with real-time map updates
  • Customizable audio cues for splits
  • Cool-down mode to separate running and walking stats
  • Detailed split analysis with cadence tracking
  • Route saving and checkpoint detection
  • GPX export for data sharing
  • Offline map support
Features
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GPS Running & Route Recorder Live Run Tracking A 10-second countdown gets you ready, then your route is drawn in real time on the map. Get live updates on distance, pace, elapsed time, and elevation gain as you go. Pause and resume freely — Run Tracker keeps accurate records even through breaks. Pre-Run Countdown A 10-second countdown gives you time to pocket your phone and get set before your run begins. Tap anywhere to skip the countdown or cancel to go back. Audio Cues Receive spoken updates at each mile or kilometer split so you can stay informed without looking at your phone. Customize which stats are announced. Audio cues automatically adapt when you enter cool-down mode. Cool-Down Mode Tap the Cool Down button mid-run to separate your warm-down walk from your running stats. View running-only or total stats on the fly with a simple toggle. Your run summary automatically shows both running and total sections when cool-down is used. Detailed Split Analysis Review every mile or kilometer split in a clean card-style layout with color-coded accent bars highlighting your fastest and slowest segments. Each card shows pace, elevation gain/loss, cadence, and distance — with cool-down splits visually distinguished. Cadence Tracking Monitor your steps per minute in real time using your iPhone's built-in motion sensors. No watch or accessory required. Route Checkpoints Drop custom checkpoint pins along your named routes during a run. On future runs of the same route, checkpoints are automatically detected as you pass them — with green/red delta badges showing whether you're ahead or behind your benchmark time. Review all checkpoint splits in your run summary. Run History & Routes Browse your complete run history with search and filtering. Save frequently-run routes with custom names for easy comparison. View checkpoint pins on route detail maps and manage them with long-press to delete. GPX Export Export any run as a standard GPX file to share with other apps or analyze in third-party tools. Offline Ready Download map areas in advance for runs in areas with poor signal. Your run data is always recorded locally — no account or internet required. Dark Mode Full dark mode support with a muted map style that's easy on the eyes during early morning or evening runs. Run Tracker stores all data on your device. No account required. No subscriptions. No ads.

Screenshots

Bladder Journal4 screens
FreePace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FreePace at none against Bladder Journal's 5. FreePace also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Bladder Journal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). 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. Bladder Journal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. FreePace asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FreePace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bladder Journal has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bladder Journal ships an update every 2 days, FreePace weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bladder Journal versus FreePace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBladder JournalFreePace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJulien CheronSawtooth Data LLC

Customer experience

Bladder Journal

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

FreePace

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Bladder Journal

Subscriptions4
  • Audio Analysis Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Audio Analysis 1 Month Plan$4.991 Month
  • Audio Analysis 3 Month Plan$12.993 Months
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  • PRO Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Deep Insights$9.99
None

FreePace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bladder Journal free?
Bladder Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FreePace free?
FreePace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bladder Journal or FreePace?
FreePace is rated higher. Bladder Journal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while FreePace averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bladder Journal or FreePace have ads?
Neither Bladder Journal nor FreePace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bladder Journal or FreePace?
Bladder Journal ships an update every 2 days, and FreePace weekly. Most recently, Bladder Journal was updated on September 17, 2026 and FreePace on September 20, 2026.

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