Comparison

Lipida vs Cholesterol Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Lipida

Features
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Lipida is a focused, private cholesterol tracker built around a free, accurate LDL calculator. Enter your Total Cholesterol, HDL and Triglycerides and get your LDL in seconds — calculated with both the classic Friedewald equation and the more accurate Martin-Hopkins method, which gives you a better estimate at low LDL and high triglyceride levels where the old formula falls short. FREE LDL CALCULATOR • Two methods side by side: Friedewald and Martin-Hopkins. • Also computes non-HDL cholesterol and your Total:HDL ratio. • Clear, color-coded risk bands so the numbers actually mean something. TRACK EVERY PANEL • Save each result as a dated lab panel and build a complete history. • See where you started and where you are now at a glance. SEE YOUR TRENDS • Charts for LDL, Total and HDL over time. • Spot the direction of travel between tests, not just a single snapshot. STAY ON SCHEDULE • Set a local reminder for your next lab test so you never miss a check-up. PANEL REPORTS — OPTIONAL ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Preview saved panels for a date range for free. • Unlock PDF and CSV exports with a single purchase. No subscription. • Calculator, history, trends, reminders and PDF import remain free. • Blood cholesterol panels stay in Lipida; Apple Health does not provide a serum cholesterol type. US AND INTERNATIONAL UNITS • Full support for both mg/dL (US) and mmol/L (Australia and UK). • Switch units anytime — the math stays correct. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Tracking works offline. Purchases and restore require the App Store. Your data stays on your device. • No ads, no accounts required, no tracking. Lipida is an informational tool, not a medical device, and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always talk to your doctor about your results and any decisions regarding your health. Questions? Email don@unswrc.com

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Cholesterol Tracker

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Keep your cholesterol test results in one place. Enter the numbers from your lab report, compare them over time and share a summary with your doctor. Cholesterol Tracker requires a Cholesterol Pro subscription. All features below are included. The yearly subscription starts with a 7-day free trial. Your test history Record total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides. The app calculates non-HDL cholesterol and the TC/HDL ratio. You can also record ApoB in mg/dL and Lp(a) in mg/dL or nmol/L. Lp(a) stays in its original units; the app does not convert between them. Edit a saved test or add notes, the laboratory name and fasting status. View trends for each marker and compare the latest result with a test you choose. Record treatment or habit changes alongside your tests. Their timing does not establish what caused a change in your results. Goals and reference ranges Enter the LDL goal agreed with your clinician. Your personal goal is separate from the general NIH reference ranges used for cholesterol zone labels. HDL labels use sex-specific cutoffs. Switch standard lipid results between mg/dL and mmol/L. Heart risk estimate (not offered in every country) Where this feature is offered, the app applies the published American Heart Association PREVENT equations (2023) to the values you entered and shows what those equations return over 10 years (ages 30 to 79) and 30 years (ages 30 to 59). This is published reference information calculated on your own figures, not a diagnosis, a prediction about you or a treatment decision. It is meant for people without existing heart disease, and nothing is shown when values fall outside the ranges the equations were validated on. This feature is not offered in the European Economic Area or Switzerland. Discuss any result with your doctor. Your next appointment Set a reminder for 3, 6 or 12 months after your last test, or choose a specific date. Share a PDF or text report for all your history, the last 12 months or the last 3 months. Your data Your health history is stored on your device. No app account is required. Export a backup to a location you choose and restore it when needed. Restoring replaces the current data after confirmation, and the app keeps the previous file on the device. Reports and backups contain health information, so choose where you save or share them carefully. The app has no ads. Subscription details • Cholesterol Pro is a yearly auto-renewing subscription, $29.99 per year after a 7-day free trial. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. • Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Cholesterol Tracker is a tracking tool, not a medical device. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Discuss your results and health decisions with your doctor. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ App Terms: https://choltracker.vovaluka.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://choltracker.vovaluka.com/privacy

Screenshots

Lipida4 screens
Cholesterol Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lipida at none against Cholesterol Tracker's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. Cholesterol Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Lipida asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lipida ships an update monthly, Cholesterol Tracker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Lipida versus Cholesterol Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLipidaCholesterol Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDon NguyenVladimir Lukashov

In-app purchases

None

Lipida

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cholesterol Tracker

Subscriptions1
  • Cholesterol Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Lipida free?
Lipida is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cholesterol Tracker free?
Cholesterol Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lipida or Cholesterol Tracker have ads?
Neither Lipida nor Cholesterol Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lipida or Cholesterol Tracker?
Lipida ships an update monthly, and Cholesterol Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lipida was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cholesterol Tracker on October 24, 2026.

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