Comparison

Ampulix vs Ester

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

Head to head
About

Ampulix

Track peptide, GLP-1, and hormone protocols with detailed scheduling, vial inventory, and unit math. Log doses, monitor supply, and correlate outcomes with symptoms. Includes AI label scanning and HealthKit sync.

Highlights
  • Protocol creation for peptides, GLP-1s, hormones
  • Smart scheduling with cycling support
  • Syringe-unit math for dosing
  • AI vial label scanning
  • Vial inventory and supply runway
  • Symptom and outcome correlation
  • HealthKit data sync
Features
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Ampulix is the precision tracker for peptide protocols, GLP-1 therapies, and hormone regimens. Cycling schedules, vial inventory with supply runway, syringe-unit math, injection-site rotation, a tamper-proof dose ledger, smart reminders, and AI label scanning. Built for users who take their protocols seriously. KEY FEATURES Protocols & dosing • Create protocols for peptides, GLP-1s, hormones, and more — pick from a built-in catalog of 50+ compounds with FDA/NEJM/PubMed citations, or roll your own. • Smart scheduling with cycling support (on-weeks / off-weeks, custom days, daily, weekly). • Fractional doses (0.05, 0.375 — your call) entered with a keypad or +/- stepper. • Syringe-unit math everywhere: enter a dose in mg/mcg/units and Ampulix shows the syringe reading (e.g. 375 mcg = ~5 units on a U-100 syringe). • Scan a vial label or care plan with AI to auto-create a protocol — recognized compounds resolve to the catalog automatically. Reminders that respect your protocol • Daily reminders via push or email — skipped on days you've already logged. • Cycle progress and adherence streaks built into every reminder (Day 5 of 28, 14-day streak). • Per-reminder method (push, email, or both) and per-protocol time of day. • Low-supply email alerts so you can reorder before a vial runs dry. Vial inventory & supply runway • Runway bar and projected run-out date; set a reorder lead time and Ampulix flags you in time. • The Today screen surfaces protocols approaching empty. History, trends & outcomes • Complete dose ledger with undo (soft-void — your history is preserved). • Injection-site rotation with recency tracking. • Streaks, adherence percentage, and missed-dose counts. • Rate symptoms (mood, energy, sleep, libido, joint pain, focus, appetite) and see how each protocol is correlating with them. • HealthKit sync: weight, body fat, BMI, HRV, resting heart rate, and sleep stages. • Trends "Your Protocols" view shows each protocol's biggest mover — once you've been dosing for a full week. Export & sharing • PDF report with your full dose history, tracked outcomes, sources, and a provider-friendly summary. • Export the same report as an image (PNG) — drop your progress into a text, forum, or community post. Account & security • Sign in with Apple, Google, or email. • Encrypted in transit; row-level security in the database — only you can read your protocols. • Dark mode and system theme. Ampulix PRO Try Ampulix free for 7 days with full access to every feature. After the trial, Ampulix Pro keeps the entire app unlocked: • Monthly: $9.99 / month • Annual: $79.99 / year Your free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless you cancel at least 24 hours before it ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at the start of each billing period. Subscriptions auto-renew at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. No refunds for unused portions of the current period. BUILT FOR SERIOUS USERS Ampulix is designed for the growing community managing therapeutic peptide, GLP-1, and hormone regimens — on your own, with a clinician, or with a coach. We don't sell your data, we don't push generic vitamin reminders, and we don't pretend a tracking app is medical care. Ampulix is a tracking app only and does not provide medical advice. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or modifying any therapy. TERMS & PRIVACY Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ampulix.com/privacy

About

Ester

Features
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Ester is a private tracker for physician-prescribed hormone and peptide therapy - TRT, GLP-1 medications, and other injectable or oral treatments. Log doses in two taps, see estimated medication levels, keep your lab work in context, and watch your real progress. START WITH 7 DAYS FREE Every feature is included with an Ester Pro subscription, and new subscribers get a 7-day free trial. EVERYTHING STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE No account. No server. No analytics. Your data never leaves your phone - we could not hand it over if we wanted to. Lock the app with Face ID and choose a discreet home-screen icon. LOG IN TWO TAPS A daily checklist with reminders, streaks, and injection-site rotation history. Vial inventory tracks what you have on hand, how much is left, and when you'll run out. ESTIMATED LEVELS A levels chart estimates active medication from the doses you log, using published half-life values. Solid past, projected future, a steady-state badge - and a washout view when a treatment period ends. LABS IN CONTEXT Record blood panels with editable reference ranges. Trends show every marker against your treatment timeline, and values outside your reference range are flagged. RECEIPTS FOR YOUR PROTOCOL Report cards summarize each treatment period: weight, body composition, strength, lab changes, and adherence. Compare periods side by side and share progress cards with medication names hidden by default. ESTER NEVER GIVES ADVICE Ester tracks and visualizes data you enter. It does not recommend medications, doses, or schedules, and it is not a substitute for medical care. Always consult your physician. Ester requires an auto-renewing Ester Pro subscription ($4.99/month or $29.99/year). New subscribers get a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions renew unless cancelled in your App Store settings. Your data stays on your device even if your subscription ends. Terms: https://castanedanetworks.com/ester/terms Privacy: https://castanedanetworks.com/ester/privacy

Screenshots

Ampulix4 screens
Ester4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ampulix and Ester are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Ampulix sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Ester sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Ampulix versus Ester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmpulixEster
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB3 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperB Squared Ventures, LLCCastaneda Networks LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ampulix

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Annual$79.991 Year
2 purchases

Ester

Subscriptions2
  • Ester Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Ester Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Ampulix free?
Ampulix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ester free?
Ester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ampulix or Ester have ads?
Neither Ampulix nor Ester shows ads.

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