# ChowTracker vs PMDDly

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PMDDly at 100% against ChowTracker's 58%. PMDDly also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ChowTracker's advantage is ratings volume (845 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChowTracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PMDDly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PMDDly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChowTracker has 845 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of ChowTracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of PMDDly's.

ChowTracker ships an update fortnightly, PMDDly every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChowTracker | PMDDly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (845 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chowtracker/id6744155101/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pmddly/id6790553923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **845** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jamie Botham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806302624) | [Karolina Slezinska](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790553925) |

## What reviewers say

### ChowTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chowtracker/id6744155101)

This app helps you manage your nutrition and achieve your health goals through personalized insights and easy logging. Track meals, water, weight, and gain smart feedback on your eating habits. Unlock advanced features for a comprehensive wellness journey.

**Highlights:** Personalized nutrition goals, Quick meal and water logging, Extensive food database, Progress tracking with charts, Smart insights on eating patterns, Customizable meal saving, Weight and sleep tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChowTracker Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| ChowTracker Annual Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


### PMDDly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pmddly/id6790553923)

This app helps individuals track and understand Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). It offers tools for symptom logging, crisis support, and communication with loved ones, all while prioritizing user privacy. It aims to provide a supportive companion for managing PMDD.

**Highlights:** Cycle and symptom tracking, Weather-based cycle phase visualization, Personalized crisis plans, Journaling for future self, Partner sharing with privacy controls, Anonymous community support, Grounding and reality check tools

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PMDDly Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| PMDDly Plus | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChowTracker free?

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

### Is PMDDly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ChowTracker or PMDDly?

PMDDly is rated higher. ChowTracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 845 ratings, while PMDDly averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ChowTracker or PMDDly have ads?

Neither ChowTracker nor PMDDly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChowTracker or PMDDly?

ChowTracker ships an update fortnightly, and PMDDly every 11 days. Most recently, ChowTracker was updated on October 11, 2026 and PMDDly on October 12, 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.*