IBDoc® vs Chronicare
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Chronicare
This app helps individuals manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and IBS by tracking diet, symptoms, medication, and bowel habits. It offers a supportive community and generates doctor-ready health histories.
- Smart Diet Tracker with AI ingredient identification
- Bristol Scale Poop Tracking
- Medication, Symptoms & Notes logging
- Doctor-Ready Health History reports
- Peer Community for IBD/IBS sufferers
- AI-powered food trigger identification
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Spot patterns, take control of your health, and feel less alone in it. For free. Chronicare is your chronic illness support system: Combining hassle-free flare tracking with a community that truly understands what you're going through. Because they live it too. KEY FEATURES - Hassle-free tracking: Log symptoms, bowel movements, diet, medication, mental wellbeing, weight and more with just few taps. Tailored to your specific chronic illness. - Doctor-ready insights: How is your health developing since you started the new meds? Does this diet actually help? Walk into your next appointment with structured data, not guesses. - Find your support circle: Join illness specific communities and find your support circle with people on the same journey: Same diagnoses, same meds, same life-stage, same vibe. - Free for patients: We’re committed to keep the app subscription and ad-free for patients. You don’t need another bill. - AI Food scanner: Log meals in seconds manually or snap a photo. Our AI breaks down ingredients to help you identify personal food triggers and dietary patterns over time. - Medication insights & reminders: Easily track all your meds in one place. Built for even the most advanced treatments, such as biologics or steroid tapers. - Shared Journey & Peer Insights: Learn how peers manage similar symptoms, compare flare management strategies, and discover what works for others living with your condition. - Choose to contribute to research: You can choose to make your patient perspective heard. Join Chronicare's Research Program and contribute to better treatments and care for chronic illness patients. WHO IS IT FOR? Chronicare is made for chronic illness patients, by chronic illness patients. Our tracking tools and disease-specific communities are made for: - IBD (Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis) - IBS - Autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases (e.g. Psoriasis, Lupus, Type 1 Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis) - Sjogren's disease - Fibromyalgia - Chronic fatigue - POTS - Endometriosis - and many more DATA PRIVACY & SAFE COMMUNITY Your data is encrypted and protected. We never sell your personal data. You control who sees your health information. Delete your data anytime. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Any insights provided by Chronicare or other users on Chronicare do not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor before making any medical decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Chronicare at every 10 days against IBDoc®'s every 5 months. IBDoc®'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IBDoc® ships an update every 5 months, Chronicare every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IBDoc® | Chronicare |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BUHLMANN Laboratories AG. | ChroniCare ApS |
Customer experience
IBDoc®
Chronicare
In-app purchases
IBDoc®
No in-app purchases
Chronicare
No in-app purchases









