Comparison

HealTracker vs Glow

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

Head to head
About

HealTracker

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HealTracker — Professional Manager for Chronic Conditions & Health Checkups Use one app to stay on top of your metrics, medications, checkups, and lifestyle habits—so your health records are more complete, trends are clearer, and reminders are more helpful. Who It’s For Anyone who wants to systematically record and self-manage health data—especially people with endocrine conditions (e.g., thyroid dysfunction)—as well as users who need long-term follow-up, rechecks, and medication reminders. Key Features • Metrics tracking: Record and track thyroid labs such as TSH, FT3/FT4, TPOAb, and TgAb, plus common metrics like blood pressure, blood glucose, BMI, etc. Customize reference ranges and add notes. • Trends & goal tracking: Auto-generated trend charts help you visualize fluctuations and changes over time at a glance. • Medication & follow-up reminders: Set medication schedules and reminders for clinic visits/tests to avoid missing important dates. • Report organizer: Scan or import lab/health check reports to keep medical documents and key results in one place. • Daily logs: Track symptoms, mood, diet, exercise, and other lifestyle factors to build a personal health record. • HealthKit integration: Optionally sync select activity and health data with Apple Health (HealthKit). • Multilingual & accessibility: Clear, easy-to-use interface designed for long-term use and family support. Privacy & Compliance We respect your privacy. HealTracker is intended for personal health record-keeping and self-management only and does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment. If you feel unwell, please follow medical advice and consult a qualified healthcare professional.

About

Glow

Features
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Simple medication reminders with complete privacy. Voice input with AI recognition. Taking pills on time has never been easier. Glow is a simple and elegant medication reminder app that helps you take your pills on time and stay healthy. 【Key Features】 • Smart Reminders - Daily, weekly, interval, or as-needed schedules • Voice Input - Speak your medication info, AI fills it automatically • Medicine Cabinet - Organize all medications with inventory tracking • Intake Logs - One-tap to mark as taken, view medication history 【Why Glow】 • 100% local storage, your data stays private • No sign-up required, start instantly • Clean interface, intuitive design • Flexible options: snooze, skip, and more 【Privacy First】 All your data is stored locally on your device. We don't collect any personal information. Let Glow be your health companion. Every reminder is a gentle light guiding your wellness journey.

Screenshots

HealTracker4 screens
Glow3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glow at none against HealTracker's 1. HealTracker's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 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. HealTracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Glow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HealTracker ships an update every 5 days, Glow every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
HealTracker versus Glow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHealTrackerGlow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer秋婵 周Shanghai Aoruiwei Health Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HealTracker

One-time1
  • 检查记录专业版$0.99
None

Glow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HealTracker free?
HealTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glow free?
Glow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HealTracker or Glow have ads?
Neither HealTracker nor Glow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HealTracker or Glow?
HealTracker ships an update every 5 days, and Glow every 3 months. Most recently, HealTracker was updated on October 25, 2026 and Glow on October 25, 2026.

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