Comparison

DosePen vs Injecta

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

Head to head
About

DosePen

Features
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Track your GLP-1 weight loss journey simply and visually. DosePen is the most intuitive tracker for people taking medications like semaglutide, tirzepatide, or liraglutide for weight loss. Log doses, track your weight, and monitor side effects. All in one place, all on your phone, no account or internet needed. INJECTION SITE BODY MAP Tap the exact injection site on a visual body map. See where your last dose was, when each site was last used, and get automatic rotation suggestions to avoid lipodystrophy. 10 injection points with full history. QUICK DOSE LOGGING Log a dose in under 15 seconds. Select your medication, tap the dose, choose the site on the body map, and done. No long forms, no unnecessary fields. The app remembers your usual dose and suggests the next site. PROGRESS CHARTS Visualize your weight loss with clear, intuitive charts. See weekly trends, track your progress over time, and compare against your goal. Beautiful charts built with Swift Charts. SIDE EFFECTS Log nausea, fatigue, headache, dizziness, constipation, and other common GLP-1 symptoms with severity levels (mild, moderate, severe). See correlations between dose changes and side effect onset over time. PROGRESS PHOTOS Capture progress photos and compare your transformation side by side. Visual timeline gallery showing your journey alongside weight data. SMART DASHBOARD Your dashboard adapts to your day. Shows when it's dose day, whether you've logged, if you missed a dose, and how long until the next one. Clear information without confusion. DOCTOR REPORT Export a professional PDF with your complete dose, weight, and side effect history to show at your next appointment. Organized, easy-to-read data. REMINDERS Set reminders for injection day. Local notifications, no server, no delay. COMPATIBLE WITH MAJOR GLP-1 MEDICATIONS Works with semaglutide (including brands like Ozempic and Wegovy), tirzepatide (Mounjaro), liraglutide (Saxenda), and more. Supports both injectable pen and oral tablet medications. PERSONALIZE YOUR TRACKER Choose from 4 beautiful themes. Teal (free) plus Lavender, Steel, and Midnight with Premium. Each with a matching alternate app icon for your Home Screen. Your tracker, your style. BUILT FOR iPHONE Native iOS app with SwiftUI, Swift Charts, and on-device SwiftData storage. Fast, responsive, and fully offline. No account required. TOTAL PRIVACY All your data stays on your phone only. No account, no server, no health data sent anywhere. What happens in the app, stays in the app. PAY ONCE, USE FOREVER While other apps charge annual subscriptions, DosePen offers lifetime premium access for a fraction of the price. Start free with unlimited dose logging. Unlock premium when you're ready, no recurring commitment. FREE: β€’ Unlimited dose logging β€’ Weight logging (7 days) β€’ Basic dashboard with next dose β€’ Injection reminders β€’ Body map (current site) PREMIUM (LIFETIME): β€’ Unlimited full history β€’ Trend charts β€’ Insights and correlations β€’ Side effect trends β€’ Body map history + rotation suggestions β€’ Progress photos + comparison β€’ Export PDF for doctor MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This app is for personal tracking and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always follow your doctor's guidance. Medical Disclaimer: https://canetinhas.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/legal/disclaimer-en.html Privacy Policy: https://canetinhas.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/legal/privacy-policy-en.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://canetinhas.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/legal/terms-of-use-en.html

About

Injecta

Track injectable treatments, monitor progress with photos and charts, and manage medication supply. Receive smart reminders and organize lab results. Share progress with your doctor securely.

Highlights
  • Smart shot logging with body map
  • Progress tracking with photos and charts
  • Automated supply management
  • Secure lab result storage
  • AI-powered treatment insights
  • Doctor progress sharing
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Injecta is the tracker for your GLP-1 treatment. Log every semaglutide or tirzepatide shot in seconds, watch your weight trend, and keep everything in one place β€” from day one to your goal. Built for people on weekly pens and injectables such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, always following your doctor's guidance. Injecta is an independent app and is not affiliated with any manufacturer. SMART SHOT LOGGING Body map with site rotation: Injecta remembers where you injected last and suggests the next spot. Dose, time, and notes go into your complete history β€” and you can edit or delete any entry right from the calendar. YOUR PROGRESS IN NUMBERS (AND PHOTOS) Weight in lbs, stones, or kg. Body measurements and progress photos with side-by-side comparison. Clean charts show the real trend, week by week. REMINDERS THAT WORK Notifications for dose day, low supply, and daily check-ins β€” never miss a shot. SUPPLY THAT MANAGES ITSELF Track vials and doses left, and see exactly when your supply runs out. LABS, ORGANIZED Store lab results and prescriptions securely and follow your biomarkers over time. AI-POWERED INSIGHTS Smart summaries of your history: weight trends, side-effect patterns, and lab evolution β€” explained in plain language, with sources. CONNECTED TO YOUR DOCTOR With an invite code, your doctor can follow your progress, leave guidance, and receive your reports β€” all inside the app. PRIVACY FIRST Your health data is encrypted and belongs only to you. Export PDF reports anytime. Injecta is a personal organization tool and does not replace medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional about your treatment. Injecta Premium is an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly; pricing for your region is shown in the app). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at purchase confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://injecta.app/privacy

Screenshots

DosePen4 screens
Injecta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Injecta at every 4 days against DosePen's weekly. Injecta also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. DosePen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Injecta sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DosePen ships an update weekly, Injecta every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
DosePen versus Injecta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDosePenInjecta
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”66.7% of reviews
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB31 MB
Age rating4++17
DeveloperFAT FIRE APPSInnovate Systems LTDA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DosePen

Subscriptions1
  • DosePen Weekly Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
One-time1
  • DosePen Premium$29.99
3 purchases

Injecta

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Mensal$6.991 Month
  • Doctor Pro$11.991 Month
  • Premium Anual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is DosePen free?
DosePen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Injecta free?
Injecta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DosePen or Injecta have ads?
Neither DosePen nor Injecta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DosePen or Injecta?
DosePen ships an update weekly, and Injecta every 4 days. Most recently, DosePen was updated on October 31, 2026 and Injecta on November 5, 2026.

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