Comparison

TrackBack Symptom Tracker vs Beating

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.

About

Beating

Features
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Beating turns the heart-rate data in your Apple Health into clear trends and insights. β€’ Your daily heart rhythm See your whole day across seven segments β€” late night, early morning, morning, lunch, afternoon, evening rest, and night β€” to find your calmest and most stressful moments. β€’ Monthly analysis Look back day by day in a calendar view and track resting heart rate, heart-rate variability (HRV), and heart-rate zones over time. β€’ Family & groups Invite family and friends, start challenges around resting HR, recovery speed, or active days, and see whose heart stays steadiest. β€’ Weather context The current local temperature appears next to your home greeting (data from Apple Weather). β€’ iCloud sync Syncs across your devices through your iCloud account by default β€” your data is there after a new phone or reinstall. β€’ Privacy first All heart-rate data comes from Apple Health. Beating only reads it for display β€” it never writes, never sells, and never uses it for ads. Beating is a tool for visualizing and tracking your health data and does not provide medical diagnosis or advice. Medical Disclaimer: Beating is for visualizing and tracking data from Apple Health only. It does not provide medical diagnosis, advice, or treatment and is not a substitute for professional medical care. Consult a physician for any health concerns and before making any medical decisions.

Screenshots

TrackBack Symptom Tracker3 screens
Beating4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TrackBack Symptom Tracker at 15.1 against Beating's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
TrackBack Symptom Tracker versus Beating: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrackBack Symptom TrackerBeating
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGeoffrey Jensenι“­ η½—

In-app purchases

None

TrackBack Symptom Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

Beating

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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