Comparison

NephroPulse vs Dialysis live

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

Head to head
About

NephroPulse

Features
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NephroPulse is your personal health companion for kidney care. Whether you're living with chronic kidney disease, recovering from a transplant, or simply focused on protecting your kidney health — this app helps you stay organized, informed, and in control. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT MADE SIMPLE • Add all your medications with photos for easy identification • Get reminders so you never miss a dose • Track pill counts and get refill alerts before you run out • View your adherence history with a visual calendar • See exactly how well you're sticking to your schedule TRACK WHAT MATTERS MOST • Blood Pressure: Log systolic, diastolic, and pulse readings • Blood Glucose: Record levels with meal context • Fluid Intake: Monitor daily fluid consumption with customizable limits • Lab Results: Keep your kidney panel results in one place • Medication Levels: Track immunosuppressant drug levels like Tacrolimus and Cyclosporine BEAUTIFUL CHARTS & INSIGHTS See your health trends over time with easy-to-read charts. Spot patterns, track progress, and have meaningful conversations with your care team using real data. MINDFUL JOURNALING Your mental health matters too. NephroPulse includes a thoughtful journaling feature: • Track your daily mood on a simple 1-5 scale • Choose from guided prompts when you need inspiration • Tag emotions to understand patterns over time • Build a journaling streak to stay consistent • Optionally link journal entries to your health readings EMERGENCY INFO AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Store critical medical information and emergency contacts. When seconds count, your essential health details are always accessible. PERSONALIZED FOR YOU • Set custom health ranges based on your age and condition • Enable only the features you need • Choose light or dark theme • Select your preferred units for weight, temperature, and glucose YOUR PRIVACY IS PROTECTED Unlike other health apps, NephroPulse keeps everything on your device: • No account required • No data uploaded to servers • No tracking or analytics • Encrypted local storage • Optional biometric lock for extra security BACKUP YOUR WAY • Create local backups anytime • Restore your data if you switch devices • Export your health records to share with doctors BUILT FOR ACCESSIBILITY • Large, easy-to-read text throughout • Generous touch targets for comfortable use • High contrast design • Works great for users of all ages WHO IS NEPHROPULSE FOR? • People living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) • Kidney transplant recipients • Anyone recovering from kidney surgery • People monitoring kidney health proactively • Caregivers helping loved ones manage kidney care Managing kidney health means tracking medications, monitoring labs, watching fluid intake, and keeping your care team informed. NephroPulse brings it all together in one private, easy-to-use app. Download NephroPulse today and take control of your kidney health journey. Terms of service a& privacy policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://nephropulse.app/privacy

About

Dialysis live

Features
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Dialysis Live is a simple, private tracker for people on dialysis and those managing chronic kidney disease. Keep everything in one place: • Dialysis sessions — pre/post weight, blood pressure and more • Weight & fluid intake with daily targets • Vitals — blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen • Lab results over time • Medications and symptoms • A clear dashboard with your trends at a glance Free to use. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited Care Partners and doctor-ready PDF reports. Dialysis Live is a personal tracking tool for informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice — always consult your healthcare provider. — Subscription — Dialysis Live Premium is an auto-renewable subscription: • Premium Monthly — $4.99 / month • Premium Yearly — $39.99 / year • 7-day free trial for new subscribers Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. The subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dialysis.live/#/privacy

Screenshots

NephroPulse4 screens
Dialysis live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NephroPulse at 15.1 against Dialysis live's 17.0. 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. NephroPulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Dialysis live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
NephroPulse versus Dialysis live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNephroPulseDialysis live
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRafhaan AbdullaKaspar Works, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NephroPulse

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$35.991 Year
2 purchases

Dialysis live

Subscriptions2
  • Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is NephroPulse free?
NephroPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dialysis live free?
Dialysis live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NephroPulse or Dialysis live have ads?
Neither NephroPulse nor Dialysis live shows ads.

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