TrackBack Symptom Tracker vs Ymig
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TrackBack Symptom Tracker
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TrackBack is the comprehensive tracking tool designed for people investigating chronic allergies, food sensitivities, IBS, migraines, eczema, and mysterious recurring symptoms. Whether you're just starting to track or looking to finally discover your triggers, TrackBack is here to support you every step of the way. VOICE-FIRST LOGGING Seamlessly log your symptoms and observations in 15 seconds. Speak naturally like "had rash after eggs this morning" and TrackBack automatically parses factors, symptoms, and timing. No forms to fill out, no endless tappingβjust speak and go. PATTERN DISCOVERY Gain valuable insights into your health with detailed charts and visualizations. See correlations between what you eat, what you do, and how you feel. Understand your trends and identify triggers as you track. TARGET-FIRST INVESTIGATION Focus on what matters to YOU. Create custom investigations for specific symptoms you want to solveβthat mystery rash, recurring headaches, digestive issues. TrackBack helps you investigate specific problems, not just journal everything. BIDIRECTIONAL TRACKING Track what makes symptoms worse AND what makes them better. Most trackers only let you log problems. TrackBack shows the complete picture so you can identify both triggers and helpful patterns. PRIVACY FIRST Your data is securely stored on your device using Apple's Private iCloud technology, keeping your information private and ensuring you stay in control. Export anytime, delete anytime. No tracking, no ads, no selling your health data. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Automatically import relevant health data from Apple Health for a more comprehensive view of your patterns. PERFECT FOR TRACKING: - Chronic allergies and food sensitivities - Mystery rashes and skin conditions (eczema, hives, dermatitis) - IBS, bloating, and digestive issues - Migraines and chronic headaches - MCAS and histamine intolerance - FODMAP sensitivities - Any recurring symptom doctors can't explain HOW IT WORKS: 1. Define what you're investigating (your Target) 2. Voice log daily observations in 15 seconds 3. Review correlations in visual charts 4. Run elimination experiments based on patterns 5. Share detailed summaries with your healthcare provider BUILT BY SOMEONE WHO GETS IT TrackBack was created by someone dealing with chronic allergies and a four-month mystery rash that doctors couldn't diagnose. Built from frustration with symptom trackers that require 20 minutes of form-filling when you just need quick answers. FREE BETA TrackBack is currently free while in beta. We're building this WITH our users, not just FOR them. Your feedback shapes what we build next. Questions or feedback? Email: geoff@gettrackback.app Privacy Policy: gettrackback.app/privacy Follow development: @GeoffFindsOut Health Disclaimer: TrackBack is designed for tracking and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide any medical guidance or advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical decisions or health concerns.
Ymig
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Ymig is a migraine journal built for demanding patients and their neurologists. Log an attack in a single tap β the app silently captures your context (weather, barometric pressure, sleep quality, heart-rate variability, menstrual phase) to reveal the real triggers behind your attacks. Designed by a pharmacist who lives with migraine, for real daily use. β ONE-TAP LOGGING β β’ Start an attack from iPhone, Apple Watch, a Lock Screen widget, or the Action Button β’ Capture intensity, location, medications, and pre/per/post symptoms β’ T+24h notification to close the attack and rate triptan efficacy β AUTOMATIC CONTEXT CAPTURE β β’ Weather and barometric pressure (3h / 6h / 12h / 24h trends) β’ Detailed sleep: duration, efficiency, deep and REM stages, night awakenings, wake-time regularity β’ Heart-rate variability (SDNN), resting HR, wrist temperature β’ 24h activity load and intense workouts β’ Menstrual cycle (Apple Health) or configurable male cycle β’ Local air quality β CLINICAL ANALYSES β β’ Pearson correlations between your candidate triggers and your attacks β’ Pain location heatmap β’ Monthly frequency, attack-free days, MOH days β’ 3-tier resilience shield: 0β100 % score telling you when to be cautious β PDF EXPORT FOR YOUR NEUROLOGIST β β’ 30 / 90 / 180-day clinical report β’ KPIs, correlations, heatmap, preventive treatment adherence β’ Anti-CGRP tracking: injections and reminder calendar β’ Ready for consultation, manually shared only β CUSTOM HABITS β β’ Create your own Yes/No habits (alcohol, stress, video games, meditation, postureβ¦) β’ They feed directly into the correlation engine to surface your real triggers β APPLE WATCH β β’ Interactive complication: tap to log an attack without opening the app β’ iPhone Lock Screen widgets β’ iPhone 15 Pro+ Action Button: instant attack logging β FULL PRIVACY RESPECT β β’ 100 % on-device β no data ever leaves your phone β’ No account, no signup, no trackers, no ads β’ Optional encrypted iCloud Drive backup β’ Auditable source code, GDPR-aligned β MEDICAL DISCLAIMER β Ymig is a personal tracking tool. It does not diagnose, does not prescribe, and never replaces a physician's advice. Always consult your neurologist or pharmacist to interpret your data. β LANGUAGES β French, English. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TrackBack Symptom Tracker at Free against Ymig's $3.99. TrackBack Symptom Tracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
TrackBack Symptom Tracker is free to download; Ymig costs $3.99 up front. Ymig sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TrackBack Symptom Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | TrackBack Symptom Tracker | Ymig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $3.99 |
| Update frequency | β | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Geoffrey Jensen | Alexandre CATTEAU |
In-app purchases
TrackBack Symptom Tracker
No in-app purchases
Ymig
- Ymig Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Ymig Pro7 Days trial$17.991 Year
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