Comparison

Pukono vs IPNA App

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

Head to head
About

Pukono

This app helps individuals with hypertension or renal disease identify safe and dangerous foods. It offers a food database, tips for reducing risks, and user-shared recipes and menus to make dieting safer and more varied.

Highlights
  • Food safety checker
  • Dietary risk reduction tips
  • Recipe and menu database
  • User-submitted recipes
  • Intuitive food search
Features
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Do you have hypertension or renal disease? Or do you take care of patients with these problems? PuKono is an application that will make it very easy for you to know which food is safe and which is dangerous. How many times have you avoided eating something that you really like because you didn’t know if it had too much salt? Or too much potassium, or phosphorus? How many times have you taken unnecessary risks by eating dangerous food without knowing? Make your diet varied and safe, just with a touch of your fingers, as easy as looking at a traffic light, write down any type of food that you can think about and PuKono will tell you if you can eat it safely, or better not, or if there is a way to make it safer if you want it so much. You will also be able to consult recipes and menus, and even send your own recipes to share them with other users around the world. PuKono is a free tool designed by prestigious health and food professionals with a great experience in managing patients with chronic kidney disease and hypertension. It contains an intuitive searcher with a huge database of food, a useful section with tips to reduce the danger of risky food and also a section where you can find recipes and menus elaborated by a professional team, or by other users that want to share their specialties. Cheer up and send us your own creation! If it is validated by a professional nurse team, everybody will be able to prepare it and say how do they like it! You will never have a boring diet again, or take unnecessary risks. With PuKono your diet (and your life also!) will be more fun and safe.

About

IPNA App

This app provides healthcare professionals and enthusiasts with essential clinical tools and educational resources in pediatric nephrology. Stay updated with the latest news, access on-demand webinars, and utilize medical calculators for diagnosis and treatment.

Highlights
  • Latest news and developments
  • Educational materials and case studies
  • On-demand webinars
  • Medical calculators
  • Access to journals and textbooks (for members)
Features
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Welcome to the IPNA App! This app has been carefully designed to serve the needs of healthcare professionals and enthusiasts in the field of pediatric nephrology. Whether you're a physician looking for essential clinical tools or interested in the most up-to-date educational resources, our app is here to provide you with the latest news, valuable information, and educational materials in the world of pediatric nephrology. Key Features: News and Updates: Stay informed with the latest news and developments in pediatric nephrology. Our app aggregates news from reliable sources, ensuring that you're always provided with the most relevant information. Education Materials: Access a wealth of educational resources focused on pediatric nephrology. From case studies to clinical guidelines, our app equips you with essential knowledge to improve patient care and expand your knowledge. Webinars On-Demand: Explore a library of free webinars conducted by experts in the field. These webinars can be watched offline, allowing you to learn at your convenience. Medical Calculators: Five important calculators for pediatric nephrologists and those caring for children with kidney disorders are included to improve your daily work. These tools are meticulously crafted to aid in diagnosis and treatment decisions. Exclusive IPNA Member Features: As an IPNA member, the app offers additional value, including free access to journals and textbooks.”

Screenshots

Pukono3 screens
IPNA App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pukono at 44% against IPNA App's 0%. Pukono also leads on rating (3.4 vs 1.0) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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

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

Pukono holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pukono has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Pukono's written reviews are positive against 0% of IPNA App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pukono ships an update every 4 months, IPNA App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pukono versus IPNA App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPukonoIPNA App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (8 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB32 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFundació AlthaiaInternational Pediatric Nephrology Association

Customer experience

Pukono

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

IPNA App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pukono

No in-app purchases

None

IPNA App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pukono free?
Pukono is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPNA App free?
IPNA App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pukono or IPNA App?
Pukono is rated higher. Pukono averages 3.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while IPNA App averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pukono or IPNA App have ads?
Neither Pukono nor IPNA App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pukono or IPNA App?
Pukono ships an update every 4 months, and IPNA App every 3 months. Most recently, Pukono was updated on October 10, 2026 and IPNA App on September 29, 2026.

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