# iPoop vs bash buddy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: bash buddy at none against iPoop's 4. bash buddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). iPoop's advantage is ratings volume (223 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iPoop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. bash buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

bash buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPoop has 223 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iPoop ships an update every 9 days, bash buddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPoop | bash buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (223 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipoop-bathroom-plus-poop-tracker/id723140052/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bash-buddy/id6759472825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **223** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AppOG Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742375573) | [DEVI3EAST DEVELOPMENT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878824105) |

## What reviewers say

### iPoop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipoop-bathroom-plus-poop-tracker/id723140052)

Track your bowel movements, discover insights into your gut health, and engage in fun challenges with friends. Map and review bathrooms, compete for virtual crowns, and earn humorous trophies. Connect with others and share your experiences.

**Highlights:** Poop tracking and pattern analysis, Global and private pooping challenges, Bathroom mapping, rating, and reviews, Bathroom 'crown' collection and defense, Trophy system for logging achievements, Social features: follow friends, comment, iMessage sticker pack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Ipoop Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Hilarious and fun
- 🤝 Great for connecting with friends
- 🏆 Rewarding trophy system
- 📍 Accurate location tracking
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Annoying ads
- 🐛 Glitchy friend interface
- 📉 Lost progress/trophies with updates
- ⚠️ Privacy concerns (public home/name)
- 😵 Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Friend search blank screen
- Friend requests not accepted
- App crashes or doesn't load map
- Lost previous poop locations after update
- Randomly kicked out when dropping pin

**Requested features**

- Add option to add pictures
- Add messaging feature
- Notifications for crown threats
- Icons for crowned bathrooms
- Reply to comments with notifications


### bash buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bash-buddy/id6759472825)

Discover and explore local community events, fundraisers, and gatherings. Browse and search for events without needing an account, and view detailed information. All external actions like ticket purchases or donations are handled through your device's web browser.

**Highlights:** Discover community events, Search events by title, View detailed event information, Browse without an account, External link integration, See event updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPoop free?

iPoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is bash buddy free?

bash buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iPoop or bash buddy?

bash buddy is rated higher. iPoop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 223 ratings, while bash buddy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iPoop or bash buddy have ads?

Neither iPoop nor bash buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPoop or bash buddy?

iPoop ships an update every 9 days, and bash buddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, iPoop was updated on October 21, 2026 and bash buddy on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*