Understand your reflux. Find your patterns.

Free to download. GERDBuddy Pro is $14.99 per month or $59.99 per year after a 3-day free trial. Cancel anytime. An active subscription is required after the trial; free to download does not mean an ongoing free logging plan.

GERDBuddy is free to download, with a 3-day trial for eligible subscribers. Continued access requires a subscription: $14.99 per month or $59.99 per year. Manage or cancel it in your Apple account.

GERDBuddy supports iPhone and iPad, with iOS 15.1 or later on iPhone and the corresponding iPadOS version on iPad. The tracking app is not available on Android or in a web browser.

GERDBuddy is rated 4.43 out of 5 from 30 ratings on the US App Store, checked 2026-09-30. Ratings can change.

GERDBuddy combines meal and symptom logging with food and restaurant menu scans, personal pattern insights, and guided flare support. Risk estimates and trigger associations are suggestions, not proof that a food is safe or causes symptoms.

It can estimate reflux risk from a meal photo and highlight associations in your logged meals and symptoms. It cannot reliably predict an individual reaction, confirm a trigger, or guarantee that a food is safe.

No. GERDBuddy is a tracking and information tool. It does not diagnose or treat disease and does not replace medical advice. Symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, unintended weight loss, vomiting blood, or black stools need a doctor, not an app.

No. GERDBuddy is for informational and tracking purposes only and does not provide medical advice.

GERDBuddy does not sell meal, symptom, photo, or chat content. Connected AI features, analytics, accounts, and subscriptions involve service providers; see our Privacy Policy for what is processed and your choices.

Manage or cancel your GERDBuddy subscription in your Apple account subscriptions. Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription.

Common GERD trigger foods include spicy foods, fatty or fried foods, citrus fruits, tomatoes, chocolate, mint, coffee, alcohol, and carbonated drinks. However, triggers vary from person to person — tracking your meals and symptoms is the best way to identify your personal triggers.

Record meals, timing, symptoms, and severity, along with other relevant context. GERDBuddy helps organize these entries and surface possible patterns. A food diary can support a discussion with your clinician, but does not establish that a food caused a symptom.

Heartburn is a symptom — a burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acid reaching the esophagus. GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a chronic condition where acid reflux happens frequently, typically twice a week or more. Occasional heartburn is normal, but persistent heartburn may indicate GERD and should be discussed with a doctor.

Many people manage mild GERD symptoms through lifestyle changes such as elevating the head of the bed, eating smaller meals, avoiding trigger foods, not eating 2-3 hours before bed, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing stress. However, moderate to severe GERD may require medication. Always consult your doctor for personalized advice.

Foods that can help soothe acid reflux include oatmeal, bananas, ginger, melons, green vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and non-citrus fruits. These foods are low in acid, high in fiber, and easy to digest. However, individual tolerances vary, so tracking your personal response to different foods is important.

Yes, up to 80% of pregnant women experience acid reflux. It's caused by hormonal changes (progesterone relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter) and physical pressure from the growing uterus. Most pregnancy-related reflux resolves after delivery.

Some exercises can trigger acid reflux, especially high-impact activities, heavy weightlifting, and exercises that increase abdominal pressure. However, regular moderate exercise actually helps GERD long-term through weight management and stress reduction. Low-impact activities like walking, swimming, and yoga are generally well-tolerated.

The best fit depends on your device, budget, and preferred workflow. GERDBuddy combines meal and symptom logs with estimated reflux-risk scans and pattern insights. An app cannot confirm a trigger or replace clinical assessment.

There is no guaranteed timeline. The usefulness of a diary depends on how often symptoms occur, what you record, and other factors affecting them. Review possible patterns with your clinician rather than treating an app association as proof.

Yes, a hiatal hernia can contribute to GERD by weakening the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and allowing stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus. However, many people with small hiatal hernias have no reflux symptoms at all.

Yes, GERD can trigger or worsen asthma and breathing problems through two mechanisms: microaspiration (tiny amounts of acid reaching the airways) and vagal nerve reflexes that cause airway tightening. Up to 80% of asthma sufferers also have GERD.

During a GERD flare-up, take an antacid for quick relief, stay upright, sip water, and stick to bland foods like oatmeal, bananas, plain rice, and steamed vegetables. Avoid all known triggers, eat small portions, and keep your head elevated while sleeping.

Yes, GERD can affect children of all ages. Infant reflux (spitting up) is very common and usually resolves by 12-18 months. Older children may experience heartburn, chronic cough, sore throat, or food refusal.

How you eat is just as important as what you eat for GERD management. Eating too fast, large portions, eating late at night, slouching while eating, and lying down after meals can all trigger acid reflux. Helpful habits include eating smaller meals, chewing thoroughly, sitting upright during and after meals, and waiting 2-3 hours before lying down.