Comparison

Ploppy vs BowelBuddy

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

Head to head
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: • A simple session timer: tap Start, take your time, and tap Done when you are finished. No rush, you are in control. • Quick, friendly logging: note the shape, color, and size of each visit in just a few taps. • A clear calendar and insights view: spot patterns and understand your bathroom rhythm over time. • Complete privacy: your data never leaves your device. No account, no sign-up, no cloud, no tracking. • 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.

About

BowelBuddy

Features
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Track bowel movements in seconds and keep a private record you can actually use. BowelBuddy is a calm, judgment-free stool and gut health journal. Log each visit with the Bristol Stool Scale, add comfort and context, and review changes without relying on memory. QUICK, USEFUL LOGGING • Choose a Bristol type with one tap • Record comfort, effort, duration, color, notes, and context tags • Review your calendar, history, streaks, and badges • Set optional reminders that stay on your device SEE YOUR PATTERNS • Follow a Gut Score built from your own entries • Review frequency, consistency, comfort, and regularity • Prepare better questions for a healthcare professional • Export your raw data as CSV at any time BOWELBUDDY PRO • View 60 days of Gut Score history • Get the Weekly Wrapped deep-dive: what moved your score, your logging days, and top tags (the shareable Wrapped card is free) • Compare one week with the next • Generate a clear PDF for doctor visits • Choose monthly, annual, or lifetime access • Annual includes a 14-day free trial for eligible users PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your bathroom logs stay on your device. No account is required. BowelBuddy does not sell health data, run ads, or use health entries for tracking. Optional Face ID or Touch ID lock can protect the app on supported devices. BowelBuddy is a personal wellness journal, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, or predict any condition. Seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://bowelbuddy.loriccoandco.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://bowelbuddy.loriccoandco.com/terms

Screenshots

Ploppy4 screens
BowelBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ploppy at none against BowelBuddy's 3. BowelBuddy's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. BowelBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Ploppy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Ploppy versus BowelBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPloppyBowelBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB54 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCan DindarRICHARD THOMAS LORICCO

In-app purchases

None

Ploppy

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BowelBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • BowelBuddy Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • BowelBuddy Pro Annual14 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • BowelBuddy Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

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

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