BBT OUcare vs Kinsa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BBT OUcare
This application helps women track their basal body temperature using supported digital thermometers or manual input. It visualizes historical data and trends, aiding in family planning and contraception. Records can be easily shared with doctors or family via email and SMS.
- Basal body temperature tracking
- Data visualization and trends
- Family planning support
- Record sharing via email/SMS
- Calendar overview
- Manual data input
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At OUcare, we care ALL YOU CARE! BBT OUcare™ is an intelligent and powerful application software which works on iPod, iPhone and iPad helping women manage basal body temperature. Having supported basal digital thermometers connected to Apple devices through earphone jack, you can readback temperature in an easy-to-read way. You can track measurement records, view the graphic trend on iPod, iPhone and iPad, or even share the records to your doctor or family by E-mail and SMS. It further helps you to welcome a baby at the preferred timing. How to Use: **************** Install this application software in your Apple devices, readback the data from supported basal digital thermometers through earphone jack or manually input to your Apple devices. Features **************** -Support iPod/iPhone/iPad with iOS 5.1.1 and above -Graphic helper for contraception and family planning -Display historical data and trend -Quick overview on the calendar -Share data by E-mail and SMS -Speak records in global languages -Date/time/user settings write in
Kinsa
Track family health, symptoms, and temperatures to receive personalized care guidance. This app helps you remember crucial details for recovery and doctor visits, integrating with HealthKit for seamless data sharing.
- Age-specific fever and symptom guidance
- Temperature, symptom, and medication tracking
- Family member health profiles
- Caregiver and doctor sharing
- HealthKit and Health app integration
- Recovery tips and comfort advice
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Let Kinsa guide you from the first sign of sickness through recovery and beyond! As seen in Apple’s “Parenthood” commercial, Parents Magazine, USA Today, Good Morning America, The New York Times, CBS This Morning, and more! KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT Our care recommendations give you peace of mind with age-specific fever and symptom guidance - so you can know when it’s important to take extra precaution or see a doctor. REMEMBERS FOR YOU Easily track temperatures, symptoms and medication for everyone in your family! Remember details such as when symptoms began, how high the fever got, or when to give another dose of medication and share it with another caregiver or your doctor. Temperature data integrates seamlessly with HealthKit and the Health app. WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING “The app tracks and organizes our family’s temps and symptoms and keeps the history. This is a wonderful app for a busy and sleep deprived mom!” “Hands down my favorite feature is that the app gives you suggestions on how to keep your little one comfortable and gives practical advice for a speedy recovery!” “The Kinsa app keeps all my data in one place and makes doctors appointments a breeze…” “We are a family of 6! Kinsa helps us keep track of everyone’s medical situation!” “This has to be one of the best products on the market for families, especially families with little ones!” The free Kinsa app works best with Kinsa's award-winning, pediatrician-recommended QuickCare, QuickScan, and Smart Ear thermometers, available for purchase online and in retail stores across the U.S. If you have an older Smart Stick thermometer that plugs into the headphone jack of your phone, please use the Kinsa Smart Stick app instead. We hope your family doesn't get sick, but if they do, we'll be there to help your family feel better faster! All information, images, and other content shared through Kinsa’s mobile or web applications is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment from an appropriately qualified and licensed physician or other healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health, including any symptoms that are severe or concerning. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911 or the number for the local emergency ambulance service. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on or accessed through this application. Full medical disclaimer here: https://www.kinsahealth.co/research/medical-information-from-kinsa/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Kinsa at 4.8 against BBT OUcare's 1.8. Kinsa also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 17%) and ratings volume (45K vs 5). BBT OUcare's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Kinsa holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kinsa has 45K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of BBT OUcare's written reviews are positive against 51% of Kinsa's.
BBT OUcare ships an update every 2 months, Kinsa monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BBT OUcare | Kinsa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) | 4.8 (45K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 51.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 45K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | OUcare Store | Transform Health Inc. |
Customer experience
BBT OUcare
Kinsa
Bugs and requests
BBT OUcare
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Kinsa
Reported bugs
4 issues- App fails to save temperature readings
- Thermometer disconnects from app unexpectedly
- Inconsistent temperature readings across devices
- Login issues and data loss on new device setup
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to manually enter temperatures without app
- Option to customize symptom and medication tracking
- Improved data export and history retention
- Integration with other health tracking platforms
In-app purchases
BBT OUcare
No in-app purchases
Kinsa
No in-app purchases
Questions
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