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MS Buddy app

An app for individuals living with multiple sclerosis (MS) who want a simple, patient-centric tool to track their symptoms, wellness, and care history over time.

MS Buddy app	By MS Buddy
	Features Diary – logging of symptoms, wellness data, meals etc., which functions like a diary. Tracking – symptoms and wellness data. Reminders – medications, treatments, and appointments. Graphs and reporting – under development at the time of review. Data exports – under development at the time of review.
Country of origin	US
Clinical review	Read a clinical review below.
Security and privacy	Does the app: Collect medical information? Yes Require a login? Have password protection? Yes Have a privacy policy? Yes Require internet access to use? Yes Read more about safety and security when using apps. Brochures: Tips to improve your privacy and security [PDF, 65 KB] Healthify He Puna Waiora, NZ Staying safe online(external link) Netsafe, NZ
Cost	Free
Advertisements	This app contains no ads.
How to get the app	(external link) (external link)

MS Buddy is a free wellness app to help people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) keep track of their symptoms, health, and care over time. Key features include being able to:

log symptoms
track wellness and lifestyle data
set reminders for appointments, medications, treatments
import health data on iOS via HealthKit.

For the complete app description, go to the app website(external link), App Store(external link) or, for a more detailed review, see reviews.

PROS	CONS
✔ Free to use. ✔ Lets users log detailed symptoms including type, intensity, duration and how they feel. ✔ Customisable reminders. ✔ Option to import health data from compatible wearables (via HealthKit on supported devices).	✘ The app’s usefulness depends on consistent self-reporting. ✘ Some features listed in the app are still under development at the time of review, including tracking for sleep and stress, summaries and reports. ✘ The app uses a predefined list of medications and free-text entry is not allowed. While it does not specify which regional naming system it follows for medication input, it appears to use names commonly used in the United States.

PROS

CONS

✔ Free to use.

✔ Lets users log detailed symptoms including type, intensity, duration and how they feel.

✔ Customisable reminders.

✔ Option to import health data from compatible wearables (via HealthKit on supported devices).

✘ The app’s usefulness depends on consistent self-reporting.

✘ Some features listed in the app are still under development at the time of review, including tracking for sleep and stress, summaries and reports.

✘ The app uses a predefined list of medications and free-text entry is not allowed. While it does not specify which regional naming system it follows for medication input, it appears to use names commonly used in the United States.

Clinical review

Reviewer: Sarah Wang, Pharmacist
Date of review: December 2025
Platform: Apple, Android
Version: 1.0
Comments: MS Buddy is a user-focused app for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), offering a practical way to track symptoms, wellness, and care-related information in one place. Users can get a clearer and more organised understanding of how their symptoms, lifestyle factors, and overall wellbeing change over time, which can help them identify patterns, triggers, or early signs of deterioration. The app’s ability to generate summaries and reports can make it easier to communicate with healthcare providers. Reminders for medications, appointments, and treatments can support adherence, while tracking nutrition, sleep, and stress may help users build healthier routines.
The app works best as a supplementary tool to ongoing clinical care. However, some features listed in the app are not yet fully available at the time of review, indicating that parts of the app may still be under development. These gaps may limit the app’s overall usefulness and reliability.
Safety concerns: None.
New Zealand relevance: Yes.
Concerns: MS Buddy app has a predefined list of medications and free-text entry is not allowed. Additionally, the app does not explicitly specify which regional naming system it follows for medication input, but it appears to use names commonly used in the United States.

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