Comparison

Trough vs Bloodbuddy

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

Head to head
About

Trough

This app helps men on testosterone replacement therapy track their protocol, log daily wellness, and monitor hormone levels. It offers advanced features like pharmacokinetic modeling and bloodwork analysis, all while prioritizing user privacy with offline-first, on-device data storage.

Highlights
  • Log TRT injections and compounds
  • Track daily wellness metrics
  • Calculate Protocol Score
  • PK curve modeling (Pro)
  • Bloodwork tracking (Pro)
  • Offline-first data storage
Features
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Log every TRT injection, see your estimated testosterone level between doses, and keep your bloodwork in one place. Private by design: no account, no ads, and your data stays on your iPhone. Trough is a testosterone and injection tracker built for men on TRT. Log a shot in seconds, get a suggested site for the next one, and check in daily in about 30 seconds. NEW IN 1.5 • Streak Shields: earn a shield for every 7 check-in days. A shield covers a missed day, so one off day doesn't end your streak. • A year of check-ins at a glance on the Achievements screen • A new welcome screen and a refreshed app icon • A gentle reminder if you've been away for a while INJECTION LOG • Log dose, compound and injection site in seconds • 10-site rotation with a suggested next site • Calendar of every shot, with dose stamps • Injection-day reminders and a Live Activity countdown to your next dose • Testosterone cypionate, enanthate, propionate and undecanoate, including multi-ester protocols ESTIMATED LEVELS (PRO) • An estimated level curve between doses, modeled from your own injection log • Estimated peak, trough and current level. These are model estimates, not lab results. DAILY CHECK-IN + PROTOCOL SCORE • Rate energy, mood, libido, sleep quality and mental clarity in about 30 seconds • Two quick yes/no taps: morning erections and workout • Your answers roll up into a Protocol Score from 0 to 100, so you can follow trends over time STREAKS, LEVELS & BADGES • Check-in streaks, with Streak Shields for the odd missed day • 11 levels from Paper to Diamond and 42 badges to earn • Daily challenges and weekly quests BLOODWORK (PRO) • 19 markers, including total and free testosterone, estradiol (E2), hematocrit and PSA • Reference ranges and trend charts for each marker across lab draws • Attach lab photos and doctor notes PEPTIDES, GLP-1s & ADJUNCTS (ONE FREE) • Peptides (BPC-157, ipamorelin), GLP-1s (semaglutide, tirzepatide) and adjuncts like hCG and anastrozole • Schedules and reminders alongside your testosterone protocol REPORTS, EXPORT & APPLE HEALTH • Weekly report and a Doctor Report PDF to bring to your next appointment (Pro) • CSV import and export • Reads HRV, resting heart rate, sleep, steps, active energy and weight from Apple Health • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account and no sign-up. No ads. • Your health log is stored on your iPhone, not on our servers • iPhone only, iOS 17 or later. The app is available in 11 languages. TROUGH PRO Trough is free to download. Trough Pro unlocks the estimated level curve, bloodwork tracking, unlimited peptides and GLP-1s (one compound is free), the weekly report and the Doctor Report PDF. Monthly and yearly plans are available, with a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings Trough is a tracking tool, not a medical device, and does not provide medical advice. Always talk to your doctor before changing your protocol. Terms of Use: https://gwlabs.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://gwlabs.app/privacy

About

Bloodbuddy

Features
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Finally, blood work that makes sense. BloodBuddy turns your lab report into a story you can actually follow. Snap a photo, Bobby reads it for you — and you instantly see what's in range, what's worth a second look, and what "TSH" or "ferritin" even mean. No diagnoses. No panic. No medical jargon. Just your numbers, clearly explained — by a buddy who walks you through it. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH BLOODBUDDY • Scan your report — photo or PDF from your GP, lab, or routine check-up. Bobby detects your values automatically and slots them into the right markers. • Understand every marker — 115+ blood values in the wiki, written in plain English. What does it measure? What does too high or too low actually mean? What can you do about it? • See your history — every test in one timeline. Spot trends without building spreadsheets. • Real reference ranges — sex- and age-specific. Plus optimal ranges, not just "still borderline okay". • Bobby explains — flagged values come with context. Possible causes, nutrition, lifestyle, supplements — no finger-wagging. WHY BLOODBUDDY → Privacy first. Your values belong to you. Encrypted sync, never sold, never shared. → Offline-first. Once it's in, it's always with you. No signal at the doctor's office? Doesn't matter. → Built from real life. If you do multiple blood tests a year, you know the PDF mess. BloodBuddy is the fix we wanted ourselves. → Bobby talks like a friend who happens to know this stuff. Not like a chatbot. Not like a drug insert. FREE TO USE Manual entry, the full wiki, and your test history — all free, forever. With BloodBuddy Pro you also get: • Lab report scan (OCR) — snap a photo, get the values • Unlimited tests in your history • Multi-year trend analysis • PDF export of your data Subscriptions: • BloodBuddy Pro Monthly • BloodBuddy Pro Yearly (~30% off) Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage anytime in your iPhone Settings. IMPORTANT BloodBuddy is not a medical device. The app does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If a value worries you, or you have health concerns, please speak with a doctor. PRIVACY & TERMS → https://bloodbuddy.app/privacy → https://bloodbuddy.app/terms QUESTIONS, IDEAS, BUGS? Email us: support@pepstack.net Bobby's listening. (Okay — Max is reading. Bobby is busy being Bobby.)

Screenshots

Trough4 screens
Bloodbuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Trough at every 5 days against Bloodbuddy's every 3 weeks. Bloodbuddy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Trough sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Bloodbuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trough ships an update every 5 days, Bloodbuddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Trough versus Bloodbuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTroughBloodbuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB58 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGW Capital Partners LLCMax Berktold

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Trough

Subscriptions2
  • Trough Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Trough Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Bloodbuddy

Subscriptions2
  • BloodBuddy Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • BloodBuddy Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Trough free?
Trough is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bloodbuddy free?
Bloodbuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trough or Bloodbuddy have ads?
Neither Trough nor Bloodbuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trough or Bloodbuddy?
Trough ships an update every 5 days, and Bloodbuddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Trough was updated on October 28, 2026 and Bloodbuddy on October 25, 2026.

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