Comparison

Baritastic vs HealtheLife

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

Head to head
About

Baritastic

This app supports bariatric surgery patients and medically managed weight loss patients. It offers nutrition and water tracking, reminders for vitamins and meals, a photo timeline, and pre/post-op checklists. Users can also access recipes, resources, and a social support group.

Highlights
  • Nutrition and Water Tracking
  • Customizable Reminders
  • Photo Timeline
  • Pre and Post-op Checklists
  • Bariatric Recipes and Resources
  • Social Support Group
  • Connect with Bariatric Programs
Features
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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.

About

HealtheLife

Access your healthcare organization's online portal to manage your health information. Securely message providers, schedule appointments, and view medical records like lab results and medications. Stay informed and engaged in your care.

Highlights
  • Real-time health information access
  • Secure provider messaging
  • Appointment scheduling and management
  • Access to medical records
  • View lab results and medications
Currently charting
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HealtheLife helps individuals and families to stay informed, stay educated, and take a more active role in their health. Through the HealtheLife mobile app, you have real-time and easy access to your health care organization's online portal. This portal shows your latest health care information and provides services needed to plan, understand, and engage in your care. Once your health care organization grants you access to their online portal and creates an account for you, simply sign into the HealtheLife mobile app with your Cerner Health username and password. If you have access to multiple organizations' portals, you can view all participating portals through the app. Each participating organization's portal is unique, but most portals allow you to connect with your care team using the following methods: • Securely messaging your provider • Scheduling and managing upcoming appointments • Accessing medical information including allergies, laboratory results, health issues, immunizations, medications, and other health documents If you need assistance accessing your existing account, visit your health care organization's website for support options. Contact your provider directly regarding questions about your health record. Personal health inquiries or concerns posted as comments in the App Store cannot be addressed.

Screenshots

Baritastic4 screens
HealtheLife4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Baritastic at 79% against HealtheLife's 4%. Baritastic also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). HealtheLife's advantage is chart position (#95 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Baritastic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Baritastic has 96K ratings behind it against 829, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Baritastic's written reviews are positive against 4% of HealtheLife's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Baritastic ships an update every 10 days, HealtheLife every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Baritastic versus HealtheLife: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaritasticHealtheLife
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (96K ratings) — better2.1 (829 ratings)
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews — better3.7% of reviews
Number of ratings96K — better829
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#95 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMetagenics, Inc.Cerner Corporation

Customer experience

Baritastic

All ratings96,279 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews2,004 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral10.4%
Negative10.3%

HealtheLife

All ratings806 ratings
Positive24.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative68.6%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive3.7%
Neutral9.3%
Negative87.0%

User reviews

Baritastic

From 96K App Store ratings

What 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

HealtheLife

From 829 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Efficient for viewing test results and medical information
  • 💡 Allows communication with doctors

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🤯 Difficult to navigate and find information
  • 😞 Unreliable notifications and messaging features
  • 🤔 Lack of integration with other health apps and services

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

HealtheLife

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and password reset problems
  • Inability to view or download medical records
  • Appointment scheduling and calendar integration not working
  • Inconsistent performance across devices and operating systems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve user interface and navigation
  • Add support for Touch ID/Face ID login
  • Integrate with Apple Health and other health platforms
  • Enhance messaging and notification capabilities

In-app purchases

None

Baritastic

No in-app purchases

None

HealtheLife

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Baritastic free?
Baritastic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HealtheLife free?
HealtheLife is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Baritastic or HealtheLife?
Baritastic is rated higher. Baritastic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while HealtheLife averages 2.1 from 829 ratings.
Do Baritastic or HealtheLife have ads?
Neither Baritastic nor HealtheLife shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Baritastic or HealtheLife?
Baritastic ships an update every 10 days, and HealtheLife every 2 months. Most recently, Baritastic was updated on November 10, 2026 and HealtheLife on November 6, 2026.

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