Best Health Research Apps

210+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the health research category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 210+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Health Research

Apple Research#1

Apple Research by Apple Inc.

Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.2😐(1.5K ratings)
Free
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Contribute to groundbreaking health research by participating in studies using your Apple Watch and iPhone. Gain insights into your health and help advance medical science and Apple's health technologies. Choose which data to share and manage your contributions.

What We Love

  • 👍 Frictionless participation
  • 🚀 Excellent data collector
  • 💡 Great concept
  • 🌟 Behind you 100%

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🔋 High battery drain
Read by QxMD#2

Read by QxMD by WebMD Health Corporation

Personalized Medical Journal
Strong Contender
🏥 Medical
4.8😐(6K ratings)
FreeAds
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Access and organize the latest medical research and topic reviews in a personalized digital journal. Stay updated with new scientific findings and easily retrieve full-text PDFs from PubMed and other sources.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient access to latest research
  • 👍 Customizable journal and keyword tracking
  • 🔒 Institutional access integration
  • 💡 Convenient PDF downloads

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Institutional access issues
  • 💻 Lack of desktop/web version
Ren: Your Health Researcher#3

Ren: Your Health Researcher by Qi Corp

Discover what healed others
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😊(37 ratings)
FreeAds
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This app analyzes your health data to provide personalized wellness recommendations backed by evidence. It offers a custom plan designed around your body's unique needs, complementing professional healthcare advice.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Life changing
  • 👍 Good start
  • 🚀 Amazing
  • 👍 I love this app!

More Health Research apps to explore

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Mayo Clinic CV Research
Mayo Clinic CV Research
Mayo Clinic CV Research
Insights from health data
Free

Participate in digital health research studies to contribute valuable data. Help discover new methods for disease detection, prediction, and prevention within a supportive community.

Participate in digital research studiesContribute health dataJoin a community of researchers
🏥 Medical
(27)
free
5
UCSF Eureka Research
UCSF Eureka Research
UCSF Eureka Research
by University of California at San Francisco
Free

Participate in real medical research studies from your smartphone to help solve major health issues. Contribute to world-changing research with top universities and make a significant impact on causes you care about.

Join medical research studiesContribute to health problem solutionsParticipate via smartphone
💪 Health & Fitness
(328)
free
6
Digital Health Research
Digital Health Research
Digital Health Research
by 233 Analytics LLC
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
7
23andMe - DNA Testing
23andMe - DNA Testing
23andMe - DNA Testing
Health + Ancestry
Free

Explore your genetic heritage and potential health predispositions. Connect with DNA relatives and gain personalized insights into your ancestry and wellness. Offers tiered services for deeper health analysis and research participation.

Ancestry exploration by regionPersonalized health insightsConnect with DNA relatives
💪 Health & Fitness
(554K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Function Health
Function Health
Function Health
Own Your Health
Free

Take control of your health with comprehensive lab testing, personalized protocols, and AI-powered insights. Understand your body's data, track changes over time, and make informed decisions for long-term wellness. Connect wearables and upload records for a complete health picture.

160+ lab tests annuallyPersonalized health protocolsPrivate AI Chat for results
💪 Health & Fitness
(22K)
subscription
9
ehive Studies
ehive Studies
ehive Studies
Digital health research
Free

Participate in digital health studies to help researchers understand disease causes. Activities include watching videos, answering questions, and syncing wearable device data. All studies are approved by a human subjects protection program.

Participate in digital health studiesWatch study-related videosAnswer daily health questions
💪 Health & Fitness
(6)
free
10
Marigold Health Research
Marigold Health Research
Marigold Health Research
by Beacon Tech Inc
Free

Connect with a small, anonymous community of peers facing similar recovery challenges. This app enhances your treatment by providing accessible, tailored group support to improve your chances of achieving recovery goals. It is not a crisis resource or a replacement for in-person treatment.

Anonymous peer communityTailored group supportEnhances treatment
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
free
11
Health Storylines
Health Storylines
Health Storylines
Health research, self care app
Free

Manage multiple health conditions and track your well-being with over 60 customizable tools. Organize appointments, medications, symptoms, and moods in one place. Connect with a supportive community and share your health journey.

Real-time health monitoring60+ customizable toolsTrack vitals, medications, appointments, symptoms, moods
💪 Health & Fitness
(81)
free
12
Future Pro: Personal Training
Future Pro: Personal Training
Future Pro: Personal Training
1-on-1 Strength Workout Plans
Free

Get personalized workout plans from expert coaches who adapt to your goals and lifestyle. Receive unlimited training sessions, accountability, and support for a fixed monthly price. Track progress with video demos and integrated activity tracking.

Custom workout plansExpert coach matchingUnlimited training sessions
💪 Health & Fitness
(10K)
subscription
13
Perplexity - AI Search & Chat
Perplexity - AI Search & Chat
Perplexity - AI Search & Chat
Ask. Research. Trusted Answers
Free

Get accurate, source-backed answers to any question with this AI-powered search and chat tool. It leverages top AI models for deep research, drafting emails, and more, syncing across devices. Discover new information and organize your findings in a personal library.

AI-powered search with cited sourcesDeep research and guided explorationConversational follow-up questions
📊 Productivity
(480K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Eliza: AI for mental health
Eliza: AI for mental health
Eliza: AI for mental health
24/7 personalized support
Free

This AI companion offers 24/7 mental health support through personalized voice conversations. Designed by psychotherapy researchers, it adapts its style to your needs for around 30-minute sessions.

AI-powered mental health supportPersonalized voice conversationsConversations last around 30 minutes
💪 Health & Fitness
(5)
free
15
My Heart Counts
My Heart Counts
My Heart Counts
by Stanford University
Free

Contribute to groundbreaking heart health research by tracking your daily activity. This app offers personalized insights, an AI health coach, and a unique "Heart Score" to help you understand your cardiovascular well-being while advancing scientific understanding.

Citizen science participationAI-powered health coachPersonalized Heart Score
🏥 Medical
(0)
free
16
Avicenna Research
Avicenna Research
Avicenna Research
by Avicenna Research Inc.
Free

Participate in scientific research studies from your smartphone. Contribute to discoveries in health, psychology, and more by answering surveys and providing anonymized data. You have full control over your information and can withdraw at any time.

Participate in research studiesContribute to health discoveriesAnonymized data sharing
💪 Health & Fitness
(4)
free
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Vision Engage
Vision Engage
Vision Engage
By Velocity Clinical Research
Free

Participate in clinical studies with ease. Explore new opportunities, manage appointments, and receive payments directly through the app. Stay informed about research and communicate with your study site.

Explore new study opportunitiesBuild and update participant profileReceive faster payments
🏥 Medical
(6.3K)
ad-supported
18
Linkt Health
Linkt Health
Linkt Health
by Data Cubed, LLC
Free

This app allows research study participants to complete surveys and play games to contribute data for health and medicine research. Users must have an existing account from their study sponsor to participate.

Contribute data to researchTake surveysPlay games
💪 Health & Fitness
(21)
free
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MyDataHelps
MyDataHelps
MyDataHelps
Advocate for Your Health
Free

Harness your health data to advocate for your well-being. Connect information from wearables and medical records, and contribute to health research projects. Track symptoms and share trends with healthcare providers.

Connect Apple Health and Fitbit dataRetrieve medical recordsParticipate in health projects
💪 Health & Fitness
(293)
free
20
Chloe by People Science
Chloe by People Science
Chloe by People Science
by People Science, Inc.
Free

This app empowers individuals to discover which alternative medicines work best for them through active and passive data collection. It supports research into cannabinoids, psychedelics, supplements, and more, making clinical evidence generation easier and more affordable.

Personalized alternative medicine insightsActive and passive data collectionResearch on cannabinoids and psychedelics
💪 Health & Fitness
(15)
free

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