Colitis Tracker vs The IBD Digest

Colitis Tracker is the clinical symptom log built for people living with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, IBS, and other digestive conditions — designed to give you and your gastroenterologist the data that actually matters. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Everything you log lives in your own Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud — your choice. Colitis Tracker never stores your health information on our servers. No subscriptions. No data mining. No cloud you don't control. WHAT YOU CAN TRACK - Daily symptoms — rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, fatigue, bloating, nausea, tenesmus, and more - Bowel movements — individual events with time and Bristol Stool Scale type - Medications — daily adherence plus infusion and appointment tracking for scheduled treatments - Food triggers — see which foods correlate with your symptoms - Menstrual cycle (optional) - Weight — synced with Apple Health - Mental wellness — optional PHQ-9 depression and GAD-7 anxiety screenings, prompted every two weeks PATTERN INSIGHTS The built-in insight engine analyzes your last 30–90 days of data on your device and surfaces patterns you might miss: flare frequency, Bristol trends, food correlations, and more. Everything computed locally — nothing sent anywhere. SHARE WITH YOUR DOCTOR Export a full PDF or CSV report covering any date range. Reports include a symptom summary, medication adherence, bowel movement trends, food correlations, mental wellness history, and an insight summary — formatted for your care team. APPLE HEALTH Colitis Tracker reads and writes to Apple Health automatically — weight, bowel events, GI symptoms, and more. REMINDERS Set daily logging reminders, medication alerts, and mental wellness nudges so nothing falls through the cracks. ABOUT COLITIS TRACKER Colitis Tracker started in 2014. It was built for a registered nurse living with Crohn's disease who needed a clinical record she could actually hand to her doctor. The app has been completely rebuilt from the ground up — available on any device, with the same focus on privacy and clinical utility it was founded on. Free to use. No subscription required.

The IBD Digest has a simple user interface which allows the user to dive right into understanding dietary decisions in order to control the inflammation in the gut. The home screen consists of information, from gut-busting foods like the best anti-inflammatory spices to eat, to the Recipe of the Month. Also, there health and wellness tips so users can take charge of their lives. The science page outlines important nutrition, offering scientific insights and clinical evidence of different foods and how they interact with the gut to improve or worsen IBD symptoms. The recipe page contains free access to a digital cookbook which has a variety of delicious IBD-friendly recipes. The IBD Digest features the Short IBD Questionnaire ("SIBDQ") which can be used to track the user’s progress during their time with the app. The questionnaire offers quantitative data on the user’s quality of life with scores that can range between 10 and 70. Legal Disclaimer: The IBD Digest app ("App") is intended solely for educational purposes and does not provide medical or treatment advice, professional diagnosis, opinions, or services. Users should not consider it as such. The information within the App should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or as a recommendation for medical care or treatment. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, is for general informational purposes only. The App does not replace expert medical attention, and users should not rely on its information as an alternative to medical advice from their doctor or other healthcare professionals. Users are strongly advised to consult their own physician or another available health professional for any diagnosis, findings, interpretation, or decisions related to prevention, treatment, and quality of life. It is crucial for users to understand that the App is not a standalone solution, and they should seek the guidance of a qualified medical professional before making any medical decisions. The information provided by the App is supplementary and should be used in conjunction with personalized advice from a healthcare provider. The scientific and medical information in this guide is provided "as is" without any representations or warranties, express or implied. Nicholas Tran, UnifIBD, or any contributors do not make representations or warranties regarding the medical information. Reliance on any information provided by the App or linked websites is at the user's own risk. Authors, contributors, and developers of this guide, along with anyone else connected to the App, will not take responsibility for the results or consequences of any attempt to use or adopt the information presented. Nicholas Tran, the App, and any other person or party that contributed to this App do not warrant that the scientific, medical, and quality of life information in this guide is complete, true, accurate, up-to-date, or non-misleading. The parties involved do not assume legal liability or responsibility for the mentioned points. By downloading and using the App, users acknowledge that they have read and understand this disclaimer, agree with its terms, and agree to be legally bound by it, effective immediately upon downloading or using the App. If users do not agree to be legally bound by this disclaimer, they may not download, access, or use the App.