Comparison

Dose vs Stacksy

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

Head to head
About

Dose

This app helps users track and understand their peptide protocols. It visualizes compound decay in the body and offers tools for logging doses, photos, and bloodwork. Features include a calculator for precise mixing and custom scheduling for various protocols.

Highlights
  • Peptide calculator for precise mixing
  • Half-life modeling for compound tracking
  • Custom frequency scheduling
  • Side effect tracking
  • Progress photo timeline
  • Secure document uploads
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Track every dose. Know what’s next. See the bigger picture. Dose is the privacy-first peptide tracker and calculator trusted by thousands of users. Track peptides, GLP-1s, TRT, supplements, medications, and custom compounds in one organized place—without relying on spreadsheets or scattered notes. BUILT FOR REAL PROTOCOLS Log a dose in seconds, create flexible schedules, set reminders, plan cycles and stacks, and keep a complete history of what you took and when. KNOW WHAT’S ACTIVE See estimated peptide and compound levels rise and fall between doses using half-life modeling based on your logs. Visualize how compounds overlap across a stack and review patterns over time. STAY AHEAD OF INVENTORY Track vials, bottles, remaining supply, doses left, and low-stock alerts. Inventory updates as you log so you always know what’s available. RECONSTITUTION CALCULATOR Explore concentration, liquid volume, and syringe-unit equivalents using values you enter. Dose provides the math without recommending an amount to take. CONNECT PROTOCOLS TO PROGRESS Track: • Body weight and custom metrics • Side effects, mood, energy, focus, and libido • Progress photos and personal notes • Bloodwork results and reference ranges • Trends across protocols and time periods APPLE HEALTH INSIGHTS Connect Apple Health to view sleep, HRV, resting heart rate, and weight alongside your protocol history. Dose reads only the data you choose and never writes to Apple Health. MORE WAYS TO STAY CONSISTENT • Smart reminders and missed-dose alerts • Custom frequencies, including every X days • Planned stacks, phases, and rest periods • Today widget and calendar history • Injection-site logging • Backup and restore through Files or iCloud Drive • Support for mg, mcg, IU, mL, and more • Rich journaling and document uploads PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your protocol data, photos, and documents are stored locally unless you choose to export a backup. Dose is designed to give you control over your information. START FREE. UNLOCK MORE WITH DOSE PRO. Use Dose free with limited logs and features. Dose Pro unlocks unlimited use and full calculator access. IMPORTANT Dose is for personal tracking and education only. It does not provide medical advice, recommend dosages, or direct treatment decisions. Calculations and estimated active levels are based on values you enter and may not reflect individual physiology. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, changing, or stopping a medication or protocol. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Dose Pro is required for unlimited use. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. For support or feedback, contact support@protocoltracker.app Privacy Policy: https://www.protocoltracker.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.protocoltracker.app/terms

About

Stacksy

Organize and track your personal peptide protocol with this private application. Manage your entire routine, including what peptides to take and when. Offers monthly and yearly subscription plans for full access.

Highlights
  • Organize peptide protocols
  • Track peptide dosages
  • Schedule peptide intake
  • Private routine management
  • GLP-1 tracking
Features
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Stacksy is a simple, private way to organize and track your personal peptide protocol. Your whole routine in one place: what you're taking and when to take it. Stacksy requires a Premium auto-renewable subscription to use the app: - Stacksy Premium (Monthly): $9.99 / month - Stacksy Premium (Yearly): $39.99 / year Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Your subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://stacksy.netlify.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://stacksy.netlify.app/terms

Screenshots

Dose4 screens
Stacksy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Dose at freemium against Stacksy's subscription. Dose also leads on ratings volume (95 vs 16). Stacksy's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Dose sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Stacksy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stacksy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dose has 95 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Dose's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stacksy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dose ships an update every 2 weeks, Stacksy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dose versus Stacksy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoseStacksy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (95 ratings)5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings95 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB65 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperAlec SmithVelor4 LLC

Customer experience

Dose

All ratings95 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

Stacksy

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dose

Subscriptions2
  • Dose Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Dose Pro Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dose Pro Annual$24.99
2 purchases

Stacksy

Subscriptions2
  • Stacksy Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Stacksy Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Dose free?
Dose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stacksy free?
Stacksy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dose or Stacksy?
Stacksy is rated higher. Dose averages 4.7 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Stacksy averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.
Do Dose or Stacksy have ads?
Neither Dose nor Stacksy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dose or Stacksy?
Dose ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stacksy every 2 days. Most recently, Dose was updated on October 1, 2026 and Stacksy on September 18, 2026.

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