Comparison

IBDoc® vs GoHere

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

Head to head
About

IBDoc®

This app aids in monitoring inflammatory bowel disease by quantitatively determining fecal calprotectin levels. It guides users through a home test procedure using their smartphone camera to analyze results, which are then securely transmitted to a healthcare portal.

Highlights
  • Quantitative fecal calprotectin determination
  • Step-by-step test procedure tutorial
  • Smartphone camera analysis of test results
  • Secure transmission to IBDoc® Portal
  • List of all past test results
  • Help menu with tutorial video
Features
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IBDoc® is an in vitro diagnostic immunoassay for the quantitative determination of fecal calprotectin in human stool. It is intended as an aid to the assessment of inflammation of the intestinal mucosa for inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis) monitoring. As part of the IBDoc® calprotectin home test, the IBDoc® app allows measuring the calprotectin concentration in a stool sample using a smartphone. The app contains an easy to understand tutorial explaining the test procedure step by step from the collection of the stool sample to sample extraction and loading of the pregnancy test-like test cassette. Once the test cassette is prepared, the IBDoc® app controls the mobile device camera to take a picture of the test cassette. The optical signal of the test is analyzed with the help of a specific barcode on the test cassette. The signal is translated into a result that indicates the calprotectin concentration in the stool sample. The test information is managed on the smartphone itself and at the same time transmitted via a secure and encrypted connection to the IBDoc® Portal. The test results and connected patient information are stored securely on the IBDoc® Portal and can only be accessed by both the patient and his responsible healthcare practitioner. The IBDoc® app features include: -tutorial with schematic drawings and text explaining the test procedure step by step -A list of all test results performed by the patient -help menu with a tutorial video and support contact --------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT NOTICE --------------------------------------------------- Please be aware that the IBDoc® app only works with an IBDoc® Account and an IBDoc® test kit. This Account has to be set up by a healthcare practitioner. Please contact your IBD doctor or IBD clinic for additional information. Please read the Instruction for Use included in the IBDoc® test kit carefully before performing the first test. The IBDoc® app has been validated for specific smartphone models to ensure accurate results, please consult the list of validated smartphones here: www.ibdoc.net/support A data connection is required. Depending on your carrier additional costs might arise. -------------------------------------------------- For IBDoc® app (BI-IBDOCAND and BI-IBDOCIOS) and IBDoc® Portal (BI-IBDOCPOR) software device: We, BÜHLMANN Laboratories AG, declare under sole responsibility that the device specified above meets the provision of the IVD Regulation (EU) 2017/746 for in vitro diagnostic medical devices, the Canadian Medical Devices Regulations SOR/98-282, and is in conformity with other relevant Union legislations, common specifications (CS) and other normative documents - CE-marked product: CE0123 - Health Canada License 98903 - In the USA, IBDoc® is available for Investigational Use Only and shall not be used for diagnostic procedures. IBDoc® and CALEX® are registered trademarks of BUHLMANN Laboratories AG in many countries.

About

GoHere

Locate nearby restrooms in participating businesses and government buildings. Features a Washroom Access Card to explain medical needs, particularly helpful for individuals with incontinence issues like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis.

Highlights
  • Locate participating restrooms
  • Route-based restroom search
  • Washroom Access Card
  • Information for IBD sufferers
  • Free to use
Features
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Need to find a washroom fast? GoHere is a free app which helps you find washrooms in the GoHere Initiative’s participating businesses and government buildings closest to you, or along the route to your destination. You may also use the Washroom Access Card to quickly explain your medical need. This app is designed to help users with incontinence issues, in particular those with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis - the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). GoHere is provided courtesy of Crohn's and Colitis Canada. Visit us at www.go-here.ca and www.crohnsandcolitis.ca for more information.

Screenshots

IBDoc®4 screens
GoHere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GoHere at 40% against IBDoc®'s 17%. GoHere also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IBDoc® ships an update every 5 months, GoHere every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IBDoc® versus GoHere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIBDoc®GoHere
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB36 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBUHLMANN Laboratories AG.Crohn's and Colitis Canada

Customer experience

IBDoc®

Written reviews18 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative77.8%

GoHere

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative46.7%

In-app purchases

None

IBDoc®

No in-app purchases

None

GoHere

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IBDoc® free?
IBDoc® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GoHere free?
GoHere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IBDoc® or GoHere have ads?
Neither IBDoc® nor GoHere shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IBDoc® or GoHere?
IBDoc® ships an update every 5 months, and GoHere every 2 months. Most recently, IBDoc® was updated on September 19, 2026 and GoHere on September 23, 2026.

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