Comparison

Glow vs Ploppy

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

Head to head
About

Glow

Features
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Glow helps you understand your emotional world β€” one tap at a time. Log your mood in seconds. Build a streak. Spot patterns over weeks and months. Glow turns your daily check-ins into a picture of your emotional health that's actually useful. HOW IT WORKS β€’ Tap your mood level (1–5) on the main screen β€’ Add a note and tag activities β€” exercise, sleep, social, work β€’ Watch your Year in Pixels fill in, day by day β€’ Build streaks. Miss a day? Glow forgives β€” yesterday counts YEAR IN PIXELS Every day you log becomes a coloured square on your year grid. One glance tells you if the past few weeks have been orange-tinged or bright green. Pattern recognition you can't get from words alone. MOOD PACKS Four expressive sets to match your style β€” Classic, Plants, Weather, Animals. Switch any time. GLOW PRO β€” one-time purchase, no subscription β€’ Trends view β€” mood charts and weekly summaries β€’ Export your mood diary to CSV anytime β€’ Interactive home screen widget β€” tap to log without opening the app β€’ Log your mood from Apple Watch β€’ Full history β€” never lose an entry APPLE WATCH Log your mood from your wrist β€” without unlocking your phone. Your Watch and iPhone stay in sync automatically. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Today's mood and your streak, always one glance away. Or tap to log right from your home screen. DAILY REMINDERS Set a gentle nudge at whatever time works for you. PRIVACY FIRST Your mood data stays on your device. No account, no cloud sync, no data collection. Made with love in BC by Tasty Jam App Development. Β© 2025 Tasty Jam App Development Privacy Policy: https://tastyjam.ca/glow/privacy Terms of Use: https://tastyjam.ca/glow/terms

About

Ploppy

Features
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Ploppy is a mindful companion that helps you stay aware of how long you have been on the toilet and understand your poop patterns over time. Time your bathroom sessions, and log the shape, color, and size of every visit. All your entries live in a simple, friendly dashboard so you can spot trends and take better care of yourself one plop at a time. What you get: β€’ A simple session timer: tap Start, take your time, and tap Done when you are finished. No rush, you are in control. β€’ Quick, friendly logging: note the shape, color, and size of each visit in just a few taps. β€’ A clear calendar and insights view: spot patterns and understand your bathroom rhythm over time. β€’ Complete privacy: your data never leaves your device. No account, no sign-up, no cloud, no tracking. β€’ iPhone and Apple Watch app. Start a log in a single tap wherever you are and keep synced across devicess. Whether you are managing IBS, watching your digestion, on a high-fiber or low-FODMAP diet, or just want a little more awareness and a little less guessing, Ploppy fits seamlessly into your day. Start building better bathroom habits, one plop at a time. Download Ploppy and bring a touch of awareness into your bathroom routine. Ploppy is a self-tracking tool and does not provide medical advice or diagnosis. Always consult a healthcare professional about your symptoms.

Screenshots

Glow4 screens
Ploppy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ploppy at none against Glow's 2. On price, ads, device support 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

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

Both are free to download. Glow sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Ploppy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Glow versus Ploppy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlowPloppy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdrian Espinoza LeonCan Dindar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Glow

One-time2
  • Tip$0.99
  • Glow Pro$4.99
None

Ploppy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glow free?
Glow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ploppy free?
Ploppy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Glow or Ploppy have ads?
Neither Glow nor Ploppy shows ads.

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