BowelBuddy vs Auraday
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BowelBuddy
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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 • Create Weekly Wrapped summaries • 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
Auraday
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Auraday is a private migraine diary that stays out of your way when you feel worst. ONE TAP TO START Tap once when an attack starts and once when it ends. You can also start and end an attack from the Home Screen widget, Control Center, Shortcuts, or your Apple Watch. A Live Activity shows how long the attack has lasted. DETAILS WHEN YOU FEEL BETTER Add intensity, pain location, symptoms, aura, migraine phases, possible triggers, and notes later. Nothing is required. SEE WHAT HELPS Log a dose and Auraday asks you later: did it help? Your answers build a personal record of what worked for you. If you choose, Auraday can also show your attacks by cycle day using data from Apple Health. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account and no sign-up • Your diary stays on your device • No ads, no analytics, no tracking • Optional App Lock with Face ID • Export everything as CSV or JSON, or delete it all, at any time AURADAY PREMIUM • Medication effectiveness summary • Monthly trend charts • A PDF report to share with your clinician • Appointment preparation with your questions and a summary Premium is an annual auto-renewing subscription with a 14-day free trial. After the trial, the annual price is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless you turn it off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Logging and the diary stay free. Available in English, Türkçe, Deutsch, Español, Français, Português, Italiano, Nederlands, 日本語 and 한국어. Auraday is a personal log. It does not diagnose, treat, or prevent migraine. Check with a doctor before making medical decisions. Privacy policy: https://auraday.keylab.eu/privacy Terms of use: https://auraday.keylab.eu/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BowelBuddy at 15.1 against Auraday's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. BowelBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Auraday sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | BowelBuddy | Auraday |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RICHARD THOMAS LORICCO | KEYLAB OU |
In-app purchases
BowelBuddy
- BowelBuddy Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
- BowelBuddy Pro Annual14 Days trial$39.991 Year
- BowelBuddy Pro Lifetime$79.99
Auraday
- Auraday Premium14 Days trial$39.991 Year









