Comparison

TrackBack Symptom Tracker vs Plotsy

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

Head to head
About

TrackBack Symptom Tracker

Features
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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 tappingβ€”just 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 solveβ€”that 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.

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Plotsy

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Track pain, symptoms, triggers and meds β€” a calm, private journal for your own records. Logging is free forever, offline, with no account and no ads. Plotsy is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or give medical advice. Hate subscription tricks? So do we. Everything you log stays free forever β€” unlimited entries, the full symptom & condition library, charts, reminders, and JSON backup. Plotsy Pro adds doctor-ready exports and deeper charts β€” and if you prefer to pay once, the Lifetime unlock is yours forever. No subscription required. WHAT YOU CAN LOG β€’ Symptoms & pain on a simple 0–10 scale, with pain-quality tags and an interactive body map β€’ Triggers β€” food, weather, sleep, stress, hormones and more β€’ Medications you take, with optional "did it help?" notes β€’ Daily mood, sleep, energy and wellbeing β€’ Flare-ups as named periods, to see the rough stretches at a glance BUILT FOR A ROUGH DAY β€’ Big, one-handed quick-log β€” record "headache, 7/10" in seconds β€’ "Repeat last day" for when you have no energy β€’ Calm, warm design β€” no harsh white, no alarm-red, no clutter β€’ Full Dynamic Type, VoiceOver and Reduce Motion support SEE YOUR OWN PATTERNS β€’ Trends for severity, mood, sleep and energy β€’ A body heat-map of where things show up β€’ Plain-language observations from your own records (never a diagnosis) β€’ 7 / 30 / 90-day summaries PLOTSY PRO β€’ Doctor report (PDF) β€” a formatted summary of your notes to print or share at appointments β€’ CSV export of every record for your own analysis β€’ Deeper charts: the day-by-day heatmap and side-by-side patterns of what you logged β€’ Your full history in charts, not just the last 30 days β€’ Accent color themes to make Plotsy yours β€’ Monthly or yearly (with a 3-day free trial) β€” or a one-time Lifetime purchase, yours forever PRIVATE BY DESIGN β€’ Everything stays on your device. No account, no cloud by default, no ads, no trackers. β€’ Optional Face ID lock. β€’ Available in 40 languages. Plotsy keeps your records organized and ready to share β€” calmly, privately, and in your language. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/plotsy/terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/plotsy/privacy Plotsy is a personal journal for your own records. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.

Screenshots

TrackBack Symptom Tracker3 screens
Plotsy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrackBack Symptom Tracker at none against Plotsy's 3. TrackBack Symptom Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Plotsy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TrackBack Symptom Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
TrackBack Symptom Tracker versus Plotsy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrackBack Symptom TrackerPlotsy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGeoffrey JensenSerhii Tykhonenko

In-app purchases

None

TrackBack Symptom Tracker

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Plotsy

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is TrackBack Symptom Tracker free?
TrackBack Symptom Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plotsy free?
Plotsy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TrackBack Symptom Tracker or Plotsy have ads?
Neither TrackBack Symptom Tracker nor Plotsy shows ads.

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