Comparison

Trough vs DoseVault

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

DoseVault

Features
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Every injectable protocol in one app. DoseVault tracks GLP-1 pens, compounded vials, peptides, TRT, and insulin together, so you stop juggling three trackers that each do half the job. LOGGING IS FREE. FOREVER. No paywall between you and your own records. Log unlimited doses, weight, and side effects for unlimited medications, free, with no account and no ads. LOG A SHOT IN TWO TAPS Your dose is prefilled from your protocol. The site picker suggests the spot you have used least recently, so rotation takes care of itself. Flexible reminders handle weekly pens, every-N-days peptides, and daily insulin alike. SEE AN ESTIMATED LEVEL CURVE The estimated level curve shows how your medication builds and fades between doses, using each compound's half-life. Watch the estimated curve climb after a dose and see how the model predicts the day before your next shot will look different. Educational, clearly labeled, and based on your own log. VIALS TRACKED TO THE LAST MG Every vial shows what is left, what it cost you to draw, and a use-by countdown from the day you mixed it. Get alerted before a vial expires, not after. SEE WHAT IS ACTUALLY WORKING Your weight curve with every dose marked on it, color-coded per medication. Side effects logged against the dose that caused them. Body measurements to capture what the scale misses. YOUR DATA IS NEVER HOSTAGE One-tap CSV import brings your history from other trackers. Full CSV export and a doctor-ready PDF report are free, always. Everything syncs privately through your own iCloud; we could not read your data if we wanted to, because we never see it. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No ads. No tracking. No third-party SDKs. Your health data stays on your device and in your personal iCloud, full stop. DOSEVAULT PRO The full level curve with forecast, the multi-protocol dashboard, dose-marked weight charts, vial expiry alerts, doctor PDF reports, and body measurements. Try it free, then $29.99/year, $4.99/week, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices in USD; may vary by region. Cancel anytime. The free tier stays useful forever; that is the point. DoseVault is a logging and tracking tool. It does not calculate doses and does not provide medical advice or dosing recommendations. Always follow your prescriber's instructions. DoseVault Pro is an auto-renewing subscription; a one-time lifetime unlock is also offered. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Title, length, and price are shown on the purchase screen before you buy. Privacy Policy: https://dosevault.vercel.app/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://dosevault.vercel.app/terms.html

Screenshots

Trough4 screens
DoseVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

Trough and DoseVault are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 DoseVault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trough ships an update every 5 days, DoseVault every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Trough versus DoseVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTroughDoseVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB2 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGW Capital Partners LLCVikram Joshi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Trough

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

DoseVault

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • DoseVault Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Trough free?
Trough is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DoseVault free?
DoseVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trough or DoseVault have ads?
Neither Trough nor DoseVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trough or DoseVault?
Trough ships an update every 5 days, and DoseVault every 6 days. Most recently, Trough was updated on October 24, 2026 and DoseVault on October 25, 2026.

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