Baritastic vs Livongo
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.
Livongo
Manage chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure with tools, support, and guidance. Track health data, create personalized action plans, and receive real-time feedback. Connect with coaches and access unlimited supplies for a healthier life.
- Track blood sugar, blood pressure, and weight
- Create personalized action plans
- Receive timely health reminders
- Sync with Apple Health
- Message expert coaches
- Log food intake
- View health patterns and trends
- Order unlimited test strips
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If you are eligible for Livongo services, we make it easy to be healthy. Our tools, support, and guidance help you understand and manage chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure while adopting the nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle habits proven to help you live a healthier life. ABOUT LIVONGO Livongo has a vision of empowering all people with chronic conditions to live better and healthier lives. Livongo is now a part of Teladoc Health. © Teladoc Health, Inc
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Verdict
Baritastic and Livongo both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Baritastic's written reviews are positive against 29% of Livongo's. Baritastic also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). Livongo's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Baritastic against 4.7 for Livongo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Baritastic has 96K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Baritastic's written reviews are positive against 29% of Livongo's.
Baritastic ships an update every 9 days, Livongo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Baritastic | Livongo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (96K ratings) — better | 4.7 (14K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews — better | 29.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 96K — better | 14K |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #196 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 249 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Metagenics, Inc. | Livongo |
Customer experience
Baritastic
Livongo
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
Livongo
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful coaching and support
- 🚀 Fast and reliable syncing
- 💡 Useful health tracking features
- 👍 Convenient automatic supply ordering
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent Apple Health integration
- 🔧 Limited customization and data editing options
- 💡 Lack of comprehensive nutrition and calorie tracking
- 🔧 Buggy and glitchy app performance
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
Livongo
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent connectivity issues with connected devices
- Login and password reset problems
- Inability to delete or edit logged data
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to plan and log meals/recipes
- Improve time management features for logging
- Integrate weight and blood pressure data with Apple Health
- Provide more detailed nutrition and calorie information
In-app purchases
Baritastic
No in-app purchases
Livongo
No in-app purchases
Questions
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