Baritastic vs WatchPAT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Baritastic
This app is designed for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery or medically managed weight loss. It offers comprehensive tracking of nutrition, water intake, and medication reminders. Users can also log their journey with photos, journal entries, and access surgery-specific resources and recipes.
- Nutrition and water tracking
- Customizable reminders
- Photo timeline for progress
- Patient journal with mood tracking
- Pre and post-op checklists
- Bariatric-specific recipes and resources
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Baritastic is the # 1 app for bariatric surgery! We also support medically managed (non-surgical) weight loss patients and practitioners. You can use the app on your own or connect to your clinic or hospital if they offer you a code. Baritatric surgery patients have specific goals, requirements and guidelines before and after surgery. And now there is a free app specifically built for bariatric surgery patients. * Nutrition and Water Tracking * Reminders - Vitamins, Water, Protein Shakes, Meals, Other * Bariatric Food, Water, and Bite Timer * Create a Photo Timeline to Track Your Journey * Patient Journal - Log thoughts, take pics, rate your hunger and happiness. * Pre and Post-op Checklists - Stay on task and get to surgery. * Bariatric Surgery Specific Recipes * Bariatric Surgery Specific Resources * Baritastic Social Support Group * Connect to YOUR Bariatric Program Through the Baritastic App * Body Mass Index Chart * and more! Whether you are considering weight loss surgery or are already losing weight, this app is for you. Lap Band, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, gastric balloon, duodenal switch - it's all here. * Notes * We are always improving the app and appreciate your feedback. If your bariatric program hasn't given you a code, ask them for one or tell them about Baritastic and we'll get them set-up. - Connect with Apple Health Kit to keep track of your steps. Go to Settings Screen >Device and Apps > Connect an App> Apple HealthKit.
WatchPAT
This app serves as a diagnostic aid for sleep-related breathing disorders. It is intended for use with the WatchPAT™ONE device, provided by a licensed healthcare practitioner. Users should consult a doctor for medical advice.
- Sleep disorder detection
- Diagnostic aid
- Medical device integration
- Healthcare practitioner use
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WatchPAT™ONE product is a used as a diagnostic aid for the detection of sleep related breathing disorders. Caution: Federal law restricts the WatchPAT™ONE device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare practitioner. Please use the WatchPAT™ APP only if you were provided with the WatchPAT™ONE device through a licensed healthcare practitioner. Please seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this APP and before making any medical decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Baritastic at every 10 days against WatchPAT's every 3 months. Baritastic also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 64%). WatchPAT's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Baritastic against 4.7 for WatchPAT. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96K and 53K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Baritastic's written reviews are positive against 64% of WatchPAT's.
Baritastic ships an update every 10 days, WatchPAT every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Baritastic | WatchPAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (96K ratings) — better | 4.7 (53K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews — better | 63.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 96K — better | 53K |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #28 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Metagenics, Inc. | Itamar Medical |
Customer experience
Baritastic
WatchPAT
User reviews
Baritastic
From 96K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking food, water, and vitamins
- 💡 Customizable to individual needs
- 🚀 Connects with other apps and devices
- 👍 Great for pre- and post-surgery support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy after recent updates
- 🔍 Limited food database and recipe options
- 🔍 Difficulty editing saved recipes
- 🔍 Unintuitive interface and navigation
- 🔍 Syncing issues between devices
WatchPAT
From 53K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward setup
- 💤 Comfortable to wear overnight
- 🔍 Detailed sleep data
- 🏥 Seamless integration with doctor
Room to improve
- 🤕 Finger sensor causes discomfort/pain
- 🔋 Phone must stay on all night
- 🔌 Requires phone to be plugged in
- 🔍 Lack of troubleshooting options
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
Bugs and requests
Baritastic
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Login issues and lost data
- Inaccurate food tracking and nutrition information
- Unreliable barcode scanning and food lookup
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to edit saved recipes
- More extensive food and recipe database
- Improved syncing between devices
- Customizable dashboard and data display
- French language support
WatchPAT
Reported bugs
4 issues- App connectivity issues
- Sensor malfunctions
- Data upload failures
- Incorrect PIN entry lockouts
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to pause/resume test
- Auto-detect phone sleep mode
- Improved finger sensor design
- Clearer instructions and FAQs
In-app purchases
Baritastic
No in-app purchases
WatchPAT
No in-app purchases
