Comparison

SymptomLog vs SymptomLog

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

Head to head
About

SymptomLog

Track symptoms, medications, and potential triggers in a private journal. Generate detailed PDF reports for your doctor and identify patterns in your health data. Works offline with optional iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Symptom logging with severity and notes
  • Medication tracking and reminders
  • Trigger identification and categorization
  • Pattern detection and correlation analysis
  • Doctor-ready PDF report generation
  • HealthKit integration
  • Offline functionality
Features
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SymptomLog is the symptom tracker built for people with chronic illness — one fair price, no subscriptions, no ads, no account required. Track symptoms, medications, and triggers in one private journal, then generate doctor-ready PDF reports for your next appointment. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • All data stored locally on your device with optional iCloud sync • No account creation, no external servers, no data selling • Works fully offline — your health data never leaves your device unless you choose to share it SYMPTOM TRACKING MADE SIMPLE • Quick-log symptoms with severity (1-5), timestamps, and notes • Attach photos for visible symptoms like rashes or swelling • Customizable symptom library — add your own beyond the presets • Preset symptoms include pain, fatigue, nausea, headache, brain fog, dizziness, joint pain, and insomnia MEDICATION MANAGEMENT • Track medications with dosage, frequency, and schedule • Receive local notification reminders for each medication • Log when medication was actually taken, not just scheduled • Monitor missed doses and adherence over time TRIGGER IDENTIFICATION • Log potential triggers: food, weather, stress, sleep quality, activity level • Organize triggers into customizable categories • Add free-text notes to capture context around each trigger PATTERN DETECTION & INSIGHT • Timeline view showing symptoms alongside medication and trigger data • Smart correlation detection: discover patterns like "Headache occur 73% of the time after trigger X" • Filter by date range, symptom type, or severity level • HealthKit integration for sleep, heart rate, and step data correlation DOCTOR-READY PDF REPORT • Generate clean, professional PDF report with symptom frequency chart, severity trend, medication adherence summary, and trigger correlation • Select any date range for focused reporting • Share via email, AirDrop, or print directly from the app • Export to markdown for LLM analysis or CSV for spreadsheet use HOME SCREEN WIDGET • Home screen widget for one-tap symptom logging and daily summary Built by someone who understands that people managing chronic illness already face enormous cost. SymptomLog is a one-time purchase — because your health tracker shouldn't be another monthly bill.

About

SymptomLog

Features
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Log every symptom, flare, medication, and trigger in under 5 seconds — no setup overwhelm, no freezing, no blank screen when you feel worst. Built for lupus, fibromyalgia, CFS, POTS, endometriosis, and all autoimmune conditions. Analytics show your trigger patterns and help you prepare for appointments. Track sleep alongside symptoms. Export a full health timeline to share with your doctor. Not just a diary — an analytical engine that works on your worst days. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQdEtKDnCjuEDWelsB_wM-TjZAkXYh9ySPqfApocJcf4VjOaZX7NLnHqF0K46oGEhyfIsls3yvEDiPN/pub

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SymptomLog at Free against SymptomLog's $5.99. SymptomLog also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). SymptomLog's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

SymptomLog is free to download; SymptomLog costs $5.99 up front. SymptomLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SymptomLog asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SymptomLog ships an update every 3 months, SymptomLog every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SymptomLog versus SymptomLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymptomLogSymptomLog
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPierre StanislasSajith Lal m k

In-app purchases

None

SymptomLog

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SymptomLog

Subscriptions2
  • SymptomLog Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • SymptomLog Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • SymptomLog Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is SymptomLog free?
SymptomLog costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SymptomLog free?
SymptomLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SymptomLog or SymptomLog have ads?
SymptomLog shows ads; SymptomLog does not.
Which is updated more often, SymptomLog or SymptomLog?
SymptomLog ships an update every 3 months, and SymptomLog every 2 days. Most recently, SymptomLog was updated on November 5, 2026 and SymptomLog on October 31, 2026.

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