# GERDBuddy vs Reflux Diary

The clearest difference is rating: Reflux Diary at 5.0 against GERDBuddy's 4.5. GERDBuddy's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GERDBuddy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Reflux Diary sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reflux Diary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GERDBuddy has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | GERDBuddy | Reflux Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gerdbuddy-acid-reflux-relief/id6756620910/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflux-diary-gerd-tracker/id6761787456/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 58 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LUKE JOHN MCKNIGHT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861870332) | [EMRE DEMIREL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891478939) |

## What reviewers say

### GERDBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gerdbuddy-acid-reflux-relief/id6756620910)

Easily log meals and symptoms to identify potential triggers for acid reflux and gastritis. Gain insights into your patterns and access educational resources. An optional Pro version offers AI-powered food scanning and advanced reporting.

**Highlights:** Log meals and symptoms, Track reflux patterns, Identify food triggers, Educational GERD information, AI meal scanner (Pro), AI-assisted pattern reports (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GERD Buddy Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| GERD Buddy Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| GERD Buddy Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| GERD Buddy Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| GERD Buddy Pro (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |


### Reflux Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflux-diary-gerd-tracker/id6761787456)

Log meals and symptoms to identify food triggers for digestive discomfort. The app creates a timeline to visualize correlations, helping you understand which foods impact your well-being. It focuses on personal tracking without judgment.

**Highlights:** Log meals and symptoms, Timeline visualization of food and symptoms, Food banding (Safe, Limit, Avoid), Barcode scanning for food identification, Weekly highlights and symptom history, Dietary profile flagging potential dish contents

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.49 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GERDBuddy free?

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

### Is Reflux Diary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GERDBuddy or Reflux Diary?

Reflux Diary is rated higher. GERDBuddy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Reflux Diary averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GERDBuddy or Reflux Diary have ads?

Neither GERDBuddy nor Reflux Diary shows ads.

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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.*