Comparison

Bowelog vs TinyMinds

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

Head to head
About

Bowelog

Easily log bowel movements with a single tap. Track stool type using the Bristol Scale, color, ease, and add notes. View historical data and patterns to share with your doctor. This private and ad-free tool helps monitor gut health.

Highlights
  • One-tap logging
  • Bristol Stool Scale integration
  • Customizable entry details
  • Color-coded calendar view
  • Frequency and interval statistics
  • Doctor-friendly data sharing
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Log bowel movements in one tap. Bristol Scale, color, ease & notes — all on your iPhone, no account needed. The fastest gut health diary on the App Store. Free, private, no ads. Ever. Bowelog is the simplest way to track your bowel health. One tap logs an entry. No forms, no sign-up, no friction. Add details only when you want to. ONE TAP. DONE. Hit the button. Bowelog records the time and date instantly. That's all you need to do. Come back later to add stool type, color, ease, duration, blood, or notes — or don't. Your call. BRISTOL SCALE, BUILT IN The Bristol Stool Scale is the international medical standard used by gastroenterologists worldwide. Bowelog shows all 7 types with clear illustrations so you always log the right one. Types 3–4 → ideal Types 1–2 → constipation range Types 6–7 → diarrhea range Share this data with your doctor at your next appointment. TRACK WHAT MATTERS Each entry can include: · Stool type (Bristol Scale 1–7) · Color: normal, yellow, green, black, red · Ease of passing: very easy → very hard · Duration in minutes · Blood present (with medical reminder) · Free-text notes for your doctor A food diary connected to how you feel Log meals by ingredient — fruits, vegetables, dairy, sports nutrition, supplements — and start noticing patterns between food and symptoms over time. No calorie counting, no weighing — just what actually matters for understanding your gut. HISTORY & STATS · Color-coded calendar — see patterns at a glance · Full month-by-month history · Average interval between visits · Weekly frequency chart · Most common stool type this month 100% PRIVATE. ALWAYS. No account. No cloud. No tracking. No ads. Every entry stays on your iPhone or iPad only. Bowelog never sees your data — not a single entry. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Managing IBS, Crohn's, colitis, or constipation? Or just want to keep an eye on your gut? Bowelog gives you exactly the data your doctor needs — without the complexity you don't. Dark mode. iPhone & iPad. Works offline, always. Available in: English, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean. Bowelog is a personal tracking tool and does not provide medical advice or diagnosis. Consult your doctor for any medical concerns, especially if you notice blood in stool or persistent changes in bowel habits.

About

TinyMinds

Features
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TinyMinds begleitet dich durch die aufregendste Zeit deines Lebens — die ersten Jahre mit deinem Kind. TRACKER • Schlaf, Essen, Stillen & Windeln tracken • Wachstum dokumentieren (Gewicht & Größe) • Übersichtliche Charts und Tagesverläufe KI-CHAT MIA • Deine persönliche Elternberatung — rund um die Uhr • Altersgerechte Tipps zu Schlaf, Ernährung & Entwicklung • Basierend auf aktuellen Empfehlungen MEILENSTEINE • Über 100 Entwicklungsschritte von 0–36 Monate • Motorik, Sprache, Soziales & Kognition • Fortschritt auf einen Blick GESUNDHEIT • U-Untersuchungen (U1–U9) mit Checklisten • Impfplan nach STIKO-Empfehlung 2024 • Erinnerungen an wichtige Termine BERICHTE • Wöchentliche Schlaf- und Essensanalysen • Wachstumstrends mit WHO-Perzentilen • KI-gestützte personalisierte Empfehlungen (Premium) FAMILIE • Co-Eltern: Daten mit dem Partner teilen • Mehrere Kinder verwalten • Einfacher Einladungscode DATENSCHUTZ • Keine Werbung, kein Tracking • Daten auf EU-Servern (DSGVO-konform) • Volle Kontrolle über deine Daten TINYMINDS PREMIUM: • Unbegrenzter KI-Chat mit Mia • Personalisierte Schlaf- & Essensberichte • Alle 10 Entwicklungssprünge im Detail • PDF-Export deiner Berichte • Schlafvorhersage-Benachrichtigungen Zwei Abo-Optionen: • Monatsabo: 4,99 €/Monat • Jahresabo: 39,99 €/Jahr (nur 3,33 €/Monat — 33 % günstiger!) Zahlungsbedingungen: Die Zahlung wird über dein Apple-ID-Konto abgewickelt. Das Abo verlängert sich automatisch, sofern es nicht mindestens 24 Stunden vor Ablauf des aktuellen Zeitraums in den Kontoeinstellungen gekündigt wird. Der Verlängerungspreis entspricht dem ursprünglichen Abonnementpreis. Du kannst dein Abo jederzeit in deinen Apple-ID-Kontoeinstellungen verwalten und kündigen. Datenschutz: https://tiny-minds.de/datenschutz.html Nutzungsbedingungen: https://tiny-minds.de/nutzungsbedingungen.html

Screenshots

Bowelog4 screens
TinyMinds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bowelog at none against TinyMinds's 2. TinyMinds's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. TinyMinds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Bowelog asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bowelog ships an update every 6 weeks, TinyMinds daily. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bowelog versus TinyMinds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBowelogTinyMinds
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStas MorozovDavid Werner Schaber

In-app purchases

None

Bowelog

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TinyMinds

Subscriptions2
  • TinyMinds Premium$3.991 Month
  • TinyMinds Premium (Jahresabo)$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Bowelog free?
Bowelog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TinyMinds free?
TinyMinds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bowelog or TinyMinds have ads?
Neither Bowelog nor TinyMinds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bowelog or TinyMinds?
Bowelog ships an update every 6 weeks, and TinyMinds daily. Most recently, Bowelog was updated on September 21, 2026 and TinyMinds on September 18, 2026.

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