Kidney Ally vs CKD Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kidney Ally
Read full descriptionHide full description
Kidney Ally is a community of 75,000+ kidney patients from around the world — and now, our app. Built with patients and renal specialists, it helps you manage chronic kidney disease (CKD) with confidence: understand what you eat, track the numbers that matter, and stay on top of your kidney health, all in one place. TRACK WHAT MATTERS Monitor protein, sodium, potassium and phosphorus against simple daily targets. See your intake at a glance and understand how every meal affects your kidneys. 500,000+ FOODS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Search a huge food database backed by official nutrition data. Find any food in seconds and see exactly how it fits your kidney diet. SCAN YOUR FOOD IN ONE TAP Point your camera at any packaged product and instantly check how it fits your kidney-friendly diet. No more squinting at labels in the supermarket aisle. KIDNEY-FRIENDLY RECIPES Hundreds of dietitian-reviewed recipes tailored to your CKD stage — breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and desserts, all with full nutrient breakdowns. PERSONALISED TO YOUR CKD STAGE From Stage 1 to dialysis, your targets and recommendations adjust to exactly where you are in your kidney journey. TRACK YOUR HEALTH, SHARE WITH YOUR DOCTOR Log blood pressure, weight, eGFR, lab results, medications and symptoms. Export doctor-ready reports before appointments for better conversations with your care team. LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS Access trusted, easy-to-understand CKD education, written with specialist renal dietitians, at your own pace. YOUR DATA STAYS PRIVATE Your health information is secure, encrypted, and never sold to third parties. Whether you were just diagnosed or have managed CKD for years, Kidney Ally helps you take everyday control of your kidney health, one meal, one reading, one day at a time. Join our community of 75,000+ people living well with kidney disease. Download Kidney Ally today. Kidney Ally is designed to support self-management and education. It does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for care from your doctor or healthcare team. Always consult your clinician before making changes to your diet, fluid intake or medication. Terms of use: https://www.kidneyally.com/terms App Store EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.kidneyally.com/privacy-policy
CKD Tracker
This app helps individuals with chronic kidney disease manage their health by tracking vital lab results, medications, dialysis sessions, and daily symptoms. It provides insights through charts and trend analysis, and offers reminders for care plans and appointments. Data can be exported for healthcare provider consultations.
- Track eGFR, creatinine, and other lab values
- Log blood pressure and dialysis sessions
- Monitor fluid intake and daily symptoms
- Manage medications and diet logs
- View trend charts and insights
- Set care plan reminders
- Export data as PDF or CSV
Read full descriptionHide full description
CKD Tracker is the chronic kidney disease companion built for patients and their care team. Track eGFR, creatinine, blood pressure, dialysis sessions, lab results, medications, fluid intake and daily symptoms in one calm, organized journal. Whether you are in CKD stage 2 monitoring your numbers, stage 3 or 4 working with a nephrologist, on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, or living with a transplant, CKD Tracker keeps the data your kidney care actually depends on in one place. WHAT YOU CAN LOG - Lab values: eGFR, creatinine, BUN, albumin, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, hemoglobin, hematocrit, iPTH, urine ACR, proteinuria. - Blood pressure morning and evening, with trends across weeks and months. - Dialysis sessions including pre and post weight, dry weight, UF target, run time, vascular access notes. - Fluid intake tracking with daily limits and reminders. - Medications including phosphate binders, ESAs, vitamin D analogs, ACE inhibitors and ARBs, diuretics, iron and renal vitamins. - Diet log focused on potassium, phosphorus, sodium and protein. - Symptoms: fatigue, swelling, itching, sleep, appetite, nausea, restless legs. INSIGHTS AND CHARTS - Trend charts across 7, 30, 90 and 365 day windows. - See eGFR decline rate, creatinine direction, and BP control at a glance. - Lab result charts that map your numbers against your CKD stage range. - Export your full log as a PDF or CSV for your nephrologist visits. CARE PLAN AND REMINDERS - Build a CKD care plan with your daily routine, weekly labs and monthly check-ins. - Time sensitive reminders so dialysis prep, meds and pre-clinic fasts are never missed. - Calendar view with completed, missed and upcoming tasks. APPLE ECOSYSTEM - Apple Watch logging for quick BP and symptom entries. - Home screen widget for today's tasks and recent eGFR. - iPhone and iPad with optional encrypted iCloud sync. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your data stays on your device. No forced account. Optional iCloud sync is private to you. Nothing is sold, nothing is shared, nothing is mined. BUILT FOR - People with CKD stages 1 through 5 who want their numbers in one organized log. - Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients tracking sessions and dry weight. - Kidney transplant recipients tracking immunosuppressant doses, labs and rejection markers. - Caregivers helping a parent or partner manage CKD. - Renal dietitians and nephrology teams who want a clean shared journal. WHY CKD TRACKER Generic health apps do not understand CKD. They miss the labs, miss the diet rules, miss the dialysis rhythm. CKD Tracker is purpose built for kidney care. The eGFR trend, the phosphorus and potassium budget, the dialysis session log, the BP target, the fluid limit. Every screen reflects how kidney patients and renal teams actually work. IMPORTANT This app is for informational tracking only. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose, treat, or prescribe. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional, including your nephrologist and renal dietitian, before starting, changing or stopping any treatment, medication, dialysis schedule or diet plan. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: CKD Tracker at 4 against Kidney Ally's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Kidney Ally sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and CKD Tracker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Kidney Ally | CKD Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | Kidney Ally Limited | Digital Therapeutics |
In-app purchases
Kidney Ally
- Kidney Ally Monthly$6.991 Month
- Kidney Ally Premium Yearly$68.991 Year
CKD Tracker
- weekly access$6.997 Days
- steady pass$9.991 Month
- weather max$9.993 Months
Show 9 moreShow fewer
- monthly access$9.991 Month
- carey ai max$19.991 Month
- carey ai ultra$29.991 Month
- smart pass$29.991 Month
- premium sale$29.991 Year
- extended access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- yearly access$39.991 Year
- free trial3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Lite Yearly$59.991 Year
- carey ai credits$8.99
- Care Plan$9.99
- Lifetime Upgrade$119.99
Questions
Is Kidney Ally free?
Is CKD Tracker free?
Do Kidney Ally or CKD Tracker have ads?
Other comparisons















