PoopCheck vs mySymptoms
Long-running food and symptom diary with a trigger-correlation engine and a dedicated clinician-share portal.
The short answer
mySymptoms: mySymptoms has had a decade-plus to mature its food-and-symptom diary, and it shows: the food database, barcode scanner, and customisable factors make it one of the most complete manual loggers in this category. The "Top Suspects" correlation engine is genuinely useful for surfacing delayed food→symptom links that you'd never spot by eye, and the mySymptoms Clinic web portal gives you a clean, share-with-your-doctor workflow that few consumer trackers offer.
PoopCheck: AI-first stool analysis — take a photo, get Bristol type + color + consistency + a daily gut-health score automatically. Broader feature set; built for consumer self-tracking.
| Feature | mySymptoms | PoopCheck |
|---|---|---|
| AI photo analysis of stool mySymptoms is a manual diary across food, symptoms and bowel movements. PoopCheck classifies Bristol type, color and consistency from a photo. | — | ✓ |
| Bristol Stool Scale classification mySymptoms supports Bristol-scale logging as one of its body measures. | Manual selection in the diary | Automatic from photo |
| Food + meal diary with database & barcode scanner mySymptoms's deepest strength — searchable food database, barcode scanner, and custom items. | ✓ | — |
| Multi-domain symptom tracking (migraines, skin, sleep, energy, mood) mySymptoms is built for tracking symptoms beyond the gut; PoopCheck stays focused on stool and gut health. | ✓ | Gut-specific |
| Trigger-correlation engine ("Top Suspects") Premium feature in mySymptoms — ranks suspected food→symptom links across the diary. | ✓ | — |
| Daily gut-health score | — | ✓ |
| AI digestive chat assistant | — | SOFTie (Premium) |
| PDF / CSV diary report + clinician web portal "mySymptoms Clinic" lets you invite a clinician to view your diary directly online. | ✓ | — |
| Apple Health integration mySymptoms's own FAQ states it does not currently integrate with Apple Health. | — | ✓ |
| Cloud storage with HIPAA & GDPR compliance Both apps describe encrypted, regulation-aligned cloud storage. | ✓ | ✓ |
| iOS + Android availability Both apps ship on iOS and Android. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free tier without paywalled correlation insights | Trial then paid; correlations behind premium | Free, no ads — Premium is optional |
| App store rating | ≈4.6★ iOS / ≈4.0★ Android (App Store & Google Play listings) | 4.8★ combined (~80 reviews) |
Where mySymptoms is stronger
mySymptoms has had a decade-plus to mature its food-and-symptom diary, and it shows: the food database, barcode scanner, and customisable factors make it one of the most complete manual loggers in this category. The "Top Suspects" correlation engine is genuinely useful for surfacing delayed food→symptom links that you'd never spot by eye, and the mySymptoms Clinic web portal gives you a clean, share-with-your-doctor workflow that few consumer trackers offer.
Where PoopCheck is stronger
PoopCheck's AI vision layer is the core difference — most competitors in this space rely on manual selection of Bristol type, color, and consistency. PoopCheck does all three from a single photo in seconds. Combined with the daily gut-health score, users get a trending signal instead of a pile of disconnected log entries.
Premium ($6.99 USD/month or $49.99/year) adds SOFTie, an AI digestive assistant that contextualizes your tracking data, plus advanced analytics, exports, and priority support.
Who should pick mySymptoms
If you're investigating food intolerances, managing IBS/IBD, on a low-FODMAP elimination, or tracking multi-domain symptoms (migraines, skin flares, joint pain) and want a mature correlation engine with a clinician-share portal, mySymptoms is the more specialised tool — and the right pick if you're willing to log diligently in exchange for trigger insights.
Who should pick PoopCheck
If your main question is about your gut and stool — and you want effortless daily tracking (photo in, Bristol type + color + gut-health score out) without a paid subscription gating the analytics — PoopCheck's AI approach gets you insights with far less logging fatigue, and pulls in Apple Health data mySymptoms doesn't.
FAQ
Is PoopCheck a good alternative to mySymptoms?
If your main question is about your gut and stool — and you want effortless daily tracking (photo in, Bristol type + color + gut-health score out) without a paid subscription gating the analytics — PoopCheck's AI approach gets you insights with far less logging fatigue, and pulls in Apple Health data mySymptoms doesn't. See the full feature comparison above.
Which app is better for me — PoopCheck or mySymptoms?
If you're investigating food intolerances, managing IBS/IBD, on a low-FODMAP elimination, or tracking multi-domain symptoms (migraines, skin flares, joint pain) and want a mature correlation engine with a clinician-share portal, mySymptoms is the more specialised tool — and the right pick if you're willing to log diligently in exchange for trigger insights. Conversely: If your main question is about your gut and stool — and you want effortless daily tracking (photo in, Bristol type + color + gut-health score out) without a paid subscription gating the analytics — PoopCheck's AI approach gets you insights with far less logging fatigue, and pulls in Apple Health data mySymptoms doesn't.
How much does PoopCheck cost vs mySymptoms?
PoopCheck is free to use; PoopCheck Premium is $6.99 USD/month or $49.99 USD/year. Free to download with a 7-day trial. Subscriptions listed on mysymptoms.net at around $9.99/month, $39.99/6 months or $49.99/year (UK: £7.99 / £29.99 / £39.99); correlation analysis is part of the premium tier. Check the App Store, Google Play, or mysymptoms.net/question/prices/ for current numbers.
Can I switch from mySymptoms to PoopCheck and keep my history?
Direct migration isn't available today. You can export your mySymptoms data and keep it for reference; PoopCheck starts fresh with your first photo and builds the history automatically.
Related
- The Bristol Stool Scale — complete guide
- 10 evidence-based ways to improve gut health
- Fiber and stool consistency
Sources
- mySymptoms – Food Diary & Symptom Tracker on the App Store
- mySymptoms – Food Diary on Google Play
- mySymptoms official site (SkyGazer Labs)
- mySymptoms pricing page
- mySymptoms FAQ – app integrations (no Apple Health)
- mySymptoms FAQ – export to Excel / CSV / PDF
- mySymptoms Clinic – clinician share portal
- Healthify NZ – mySymptoms reviewed app library entry
- Healthline – Best Gut Health Apps (includes mySymptoms)
- AppBrain – mySymptoms Android install stats
Last verified: 2026-05-13. Competitor features and pricing may have changed since this date — tell us via support if anything is out of date.
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