flowe vs GutMark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
flowe
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**flowe β Clean bowel tracking, refined.** There are plenty of fun, playful bowel tracking apps out there β and they're great. But if that style isn't quite for you, flowe offers a different approach β quiet, refined design that feels like it belongs on your iPhone from day one. **Key Features** β’ Simple recording β Log stool type (Bristol Scale 1β7), satisfaction, color, tags, and notes intuitively. β’ Calendar & list views β Review your records in two styles. See daily counts at a glance on the calendar. β’ Stats & charts β Visualize frequency, type distribution, and time-of-day patterns over 1 week, 1 month, or 3 months. Track your logging streak. β’ Apple Watch β Log from your wrist in seconds. Browse past records on the calendar and edit type or notes right there. β’ Widgets β Place streak, weekly calendar, and monthly calendar on your Home Screen. Lock Screen widgets also supported. β’ 5 theme colors β Mist, Sage, Rose, Lavender, Ink. Pick the one that suits you. The app icon changes automatically to match your theme. β’ Reminders β Set 1 or 2 daily reminders at your preferred times. β’ Bristol Scale guide β Learn about each stool type directly from the recording screen. Medically accurate classifications. β’ Completely private β All data stays on your device. No servers, no account required, no ads. **Perfect for** β’ Anyone who wants to track their gut health but can't stand how existing apps look β’ People who appreciate beautifully designed apps β’ Those looking for a simple, private health tracker β’ Anyone who wants to review bowel patterns before a doctor visit Not a novelty app. A wellness tool. Quietness. Refinement. Space. Dignity.
GutMark
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GutMark is a fast, beautiful, and completely private stool journal and bowel tracker designed for clarity and peace of mind. Whether you are managing IBS, Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, recovery, or simply keeping tabs on digestive regularity, GutMark lets you record bowel movements in under three seconds without navigating intrusive ads, forced account creation, or cloud data tracking. EFFORTLESS LOGGING β’ Tactile 3D Bristol Stool Scale tiles (Types 1 through 7) β’ Multi-select support for mixed or complex movements β’ Live "Time Since Last" counter to maintain healthy cadence β’ Optional quick tags: Urgency, Discomfort, Quantity, Stool Color, Duration, and Notes CALENDAR & DIGESTIVE TRENDS β’ Visual monthly calendar showing daily frequency at a glance β’ Tap any date to review, edit, or remove past entries β’ Weekly and daily pattern charts β’ Instant insights: average daily frequency and dominant Bristol types PRIVACY BY DESIGN β’ 100% on-device storage: your health observations never leave your iPhone β’ No accounts, usernames, or passwords required β’ Zero third-party analytics, ads, or tracking SDKs β’ Optional Face ID and Passcode lock for total personal privacy GUTMARK PRO β ONE-TIME LIFETIME UNLOCK β’ Export clean PDF reports with customized date ranges for clinical appointments β’ CSV data export for personal analysis β’ Private iCloud Sync across your iPhone and iPad via your Apple Account β’ Lock Screen, Home Screen, and iOS 18 Control Center widgets β’ Extended trend history (90-day, 1-year, and all-time) β’ Additional tracking tags: Stool Color, Quantity, and Duration β’ A single lifetime purchaseβno recurring subscriptions MEDICAL DISCLAIMER GutMark records observations you enter. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Consult a qualified physician or healthcare provider regarding any health concerns.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: flowe at none against GutMark's 1. flowe also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. GutMark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. flowe asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | flowe | GutMark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ayaka Ida | Asharaf Ali |
In-app purchases
flowe
No in-app purchases
GutMark
- GutMark Pro$8.99







