# dialysisPal vs DD

The clearest difference is price: DD at Free against dialysisPal's $5.09. DD also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). dialysisPal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

DD is free to download; dialysisPal costs $5.09 up front. DD sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. dialysisPal asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for dialysisPal against 5.0 for DD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DD has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

dialysisPal ships an update weekly, DD every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | dialysisPal | DD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.09 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dialysispal/id6753748244/reviews) | [5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dd-420/id6774722277/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Kucera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797073422) | [Shawn Wright](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774722279) |

## What reviewers say

### dialysisPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dialysispal/id6753748244)

This app helps peritoneal dialysis patients quickly log daily treatment data, including fluid amounts, weight, and blood pressure. It visualizes trends over time with charts and allows data export for medical appointments. HealthKit and iCloud sync are supported.

**Highlights:** Log daily treatment data, Visualize trends with charts, Export PDF/CSV reports, HealthKit integration, iCloud sync, Offline functionality, Accessibility features

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### DD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dd-420/id6774722277)

A private wellness companion for veterans managing PTSD and using cannabis. It offers daily symptom tracking, cannabis session logging, and evidence-based coping tools. All data stays on your device, with no accounts or ads.

**Highlights:** Daily PTSD symptom check-ins, Cannabis session logging, Personalized insights and charts, Evidence-based coping tools, Tolerance break tracker, Direct access to Veterans Crisis Line

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lunch Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hero Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is dialysisPal free?

dialysisPal costs $5.09, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, dialysisPal or DD?

dialysisPal and DD are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 15 ratings respectively.

### Do dialysisPal or DD have ads?

Neither dialysisPal nor DD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, dialysisPal or DD?

dialysisPal ships an update weekly, and DD every 4 days. Most recently, dialysisPal was updated on October 30, 2026 and DD on November 5, 2026.

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