Comparison

henry vs MedSideEffectTracker

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

Head to head
About

henry

Features
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Meet Henry — your personal health companion. Henry helps you log symptoms, energy levels, medications, and anything else affecting your well-being — and then turns that data into clear, visual insights that actually make sense. The simplest health tracker you’ll ever use - No setup. No clutter. - Open the app — and you’re immediately in a new log. - Tap what you feel, slide how intense it is, and you’re done. - Henry remembers your most frequent symptoms, so tracking becomes second nature — quick enough to do even on a bad day. Designed for clarity, not chaos - Your body is complex — your app shouldn’t be. - Henry automatically organizes your logs into timelines, charts, and daily patterns. - See how your energy changes through the week. - Spot which symptoms often appear together. - Discover how your habits, medication, or sleep affect your condition. - No spreadsheets. No medical jargon. Just meaning. Built for people with chronic conditions Henry is especially helpful if you live with: - Chronic illnesses or pain - Autoimmune or inflammatory conditions - Hormonal or metabolic disorders - Long COVID or post-viral syndromes - Fatigue, anxiety, or fluctuating energy Or if you simply want to understand yourself better Henry doesn’t replace your doctor — it empowers you to talk to them. You’ll finally have the data to say, “This is what’s happening.” Analytics that help you see the bigger picture Henry automatically groups your entries by week, month, or season — showing: - Frequency of each symptom - Median and average intensity - Duration patterns - Correlations between metrics - Visual timelines and charts The more you log, the more Henry learns about you. Over time, patterns become clear — flare triggers, recovery trends, lifestyle effects, and more. Track everything that matters You decide what to track. Henry adapts to you. - Physical & mental energy - Symptoms and sensations - Medications and remedies - Sleep, stress, mood, diet Custom metrics unique to you Each item can have its own color, icon, and intensity slider — so your health story looks and feels personal. Made for real life - Log symptoms in seconds — even offline - See your progress through the week - Export or share your data easily - Keep private notes and remarks - Beautiful, calming design that’s gentle on the eyes Friendly, private, and human Henry doesn’t judge. It doesn’t lecture. It listens — then helps you understand. All data stays private on your device. You’re in control.

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MedSideEffectTracker

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MedSideEffectTracker helps you understand which medication is linked to which side effect — privately, on your device. Log medications and symptoms in seconds, see pattern signals over time, and export a doctor‑ready PDF with one tap. Why it helps Track meds and symptoms side‑by‑side See correlation signals without AI or cloud processing Record severity, timing, and duration Keep everything 100% on‑device Export a clean PDF report for your clinician Built for privacy No accounts, no trackers, no cloud sync. Your data stays local. Export only when you choose. Perfect for Managing multiple medications Preparing for doctor appointments Identifying possible side‑effect patterns Keeping a clean medical timeline Free trial included Full access for 7 days, then unlock with a yearly plan or one time purchase. Medical note MedSideEffectTracker is not a medical device. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/macapps/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

henry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: henry at none against MedSideEffectTracker's 2. henry also leads on device support. MedSideEffectTracker's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. MedSideEffectTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. henry asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
henry versus MedSideEffectTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterhenryMedSideEffectTracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan BertholetBarkah Nyadar

In-app purchases

None

henry

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MedSideEffectTracker

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Access7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Complete Access$19.99

Questions

Is henry free?
henry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MedSideEffectTracker free?
MedSideEffectTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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