Comparison

Protocol Her vs Lighter

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

Head to head
About

Protocol Her

This app helps women track their peptide and GLP-1 protocols privately on their device. Log doses, cycle, measurements, and lab values, with optional reminders and Apple Health integration. Includes a unit conversion utility for reconstitution math.

Highlights
  • Private on-device logging
  • Dose and cycle tracking
  • Optional reminders
  • Apple Health integration (read-only)
  • Measurement and photo timeline
  • Reconstitution math utility
  • PDF export for clinicians
Features
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Private tracking for women following peptide and GLP-1 protocols. No account. No sign-up. Your logs stay on your iPhone. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No account or login. Open the app and start using it. - Your doses, photos, and notes are stored on your device. - No ads. No social feed. We do not sell your data. STAY ORGANIZED - Log your doses and see your schedule at a glance. - Optional reminders at a time you choose. - Tap any reminder to land on the exact screen it is about. - Quick daily check-ins for weight, water, protein, energy, and appetite. - Log your cycle to keep personal context alongside your protocol. SEE YOUR FULL PICTURE - Connect Apple Health to view your daily steps and nightly sleep alongside your protocol. Read only, and only if you choose to connect. KEEP YOUR HISTORY IN ONE PLACE - A private body measurement and photo timeline that stays on your device. - A simple place to record bloodwork and lab values for your own reference. - Your active compounds and their schedules, organized in one place. - Your vials and pens, with optional discard reminders. BRING IT TO YOUR APPOINTMENTS - Export a clean, readable PDF of your logged history to share with your clinician. MADE FOR WOMEN Protocol Her focuses on what women actually track, in plain language, with support resources easy to find. MEMBERSHIP Protocol Her offers an optional auto-renewing subscription with monthly and yearly plans. Current pricing is always shown in the app before you purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://protocolher.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://protocolher.com/terms IMPORTANT Protocol Her is an organizational and educational tool. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or dosing recommendations. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your health and any medication or peptide. If you are struggling, support resources are available in the app, including crisis support and the National Alliance for Eating Disorders.

About

Lighter

Effortlessly track your GLP-1 medication doses, injection sites, and side effects. Monitor your medication levels and weight trends with a simple, intuitive interface designed for consistency.

Highlights
  • Log injections or pills in seconds
  • Rotate injection sites on a body map
  • Set shot-day reminders
  • View estimated medication level
  • Track side effects and patterns
  • Monitor weight trends
  • No account required
Features
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Lighter is the dead-simple GLP-1 tracker. Log every shot in two taps, see your estimated medication level, and make every dose count — without the overwhelm. You're spending a fortune on the most important thing you've done for your body. Lighter makes sure none of it slips through the cracks. Log your dose, your injection site, and how you felt in seconds — and finally see the rhythm of your GLP-1 journey on one calm timeline. Works with every major GLP-1 and peptide — semaglutide, tirzepatide, retatrutide, dulaglutide, liraglutide, orforglipron, compounded, weekly or daily. TRACK EVERY SHOT IN TWO TAPS • Log injections or pills in seconds — dose, injection site, and how you felt • Rotate injection sites on a simple body map • Set shot-day reminders and a next-dose countdown, so you never wonder "did I take it?" SEE YOUR MEDICATION LEVEL • Watch your estimated medication level rise and fall between doses • Modeled per medication, so you can see where you are in your dosing window • An informational estimate — not medical advice KNOW YOUR SIDE EFFECTS • Log nausea, fatigue, food noise, and more — on a panel you customize • Track severity and spot your own patterns by dose and site • Keep clear notes to talk through with your healthcare provider SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Simple weight tracking and trends • A clean daily view of your doses, weight, and side effects — all in one place BUILT TO STAY LIGHT • Start instantly — no account required • Private by default. We never sell your data. • Fast, calm, and clear — the essentials done well, not twenty features you'll never open WHY LIGHTER Most GLP-1 apps bury you in food scanners, macros, and dashboards until tracking feels like another job. Lighter does the opposite. It keeps you to what actually matters — your dose, your patterns, and your progress — so staying consistent feels effortless. SUBSCRIPTION Lighter is a subscription app. A subscription unlocks full access; you can start with a free trial where offered. Payment is charged to your Apple ID, renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and can be managed or canceled anytime in your App Store account settings. HEALTH DISCLAIMER Lighter is for tracking and educational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnose conditions, treat side effects, or recommend dose changes. The estimated medication level is an informational estimate, not medical guidance. Always talk with your healthcare provider about medication decisions, side effects, or health concerns. Privacy Policy: https://uselighter.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://uselighter.com/terms/ Consumer Health Data Privacy: https://uselighter.com/consumer-health-privacy/ Support: support@uselighter.com

Screenshots

Protocol Her4 screens
Lighter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Protocol Her at freemium against Lighter's subscription. Lighter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Protocol Her sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Lighter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lighter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 24 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Protocol Her ships an update weekly, Lighter every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Protocol Her versus Lighter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtocol HerLighter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10 ratings)5.0 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1024 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB82 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDZ LABS LLCFlame Industries

Customer experience

Protocol Her

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Lighter

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Protocol Her

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$19.991 Year
  • Annual$34.991 Year
2 purchases

Lighter

Subscriptions2
  • Lighter Premium (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Lighter Premium (Annual)3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Protocol Her free?
Protocol Her is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lighter free?
Lighter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Protocol Her or Lighter?
Lighter is rated higher. Protocol Her averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Lighter averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.
Do Protocol Her or Lighter have ads?
Protocol Her shows ads; Lighter does not.
Which is updated more often, Protocol Her or Lighter?
Protocol Her ships an update weekly, and Lighter every 4 days. Most recently, Protocol Her was updated on November 5, 2026 and Lighter on November 10, 2026.

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