About Body Temperature Fever Tracker
My roommate Sam actually told me about this app last winter when I was laid up with a nasty flu for like a week. I was writing my temps and medicine times on a random receipt on my nightstand and it was a mess. I needed something simple and free, so I gave it a shot. It’s basically a digital notepad for your fever, and that’s exactly what I needed. I’ve pulled it up a few times since then whenever I’ve felt off, and it’s been on my phone for just over a year now. It’s not flashy, but it serves a purpose.
Features & Highlights
The main thing you do is add a temperature. You tap the big plus sign, type in the number, and you can pick if it’s Fahrenheit or Celsius—I like that because my doctor’s office always uses Celsius and I can never do the math in my head. You can add a short note too, which I use for stuff like “took ibuprofen” or “woke up sweating.” The graph is the real hero. After a couple of days of logging, you can see the line go up and down, and it’s way easier than staring at a list of numbers to figure out if you’re getting better. I used the export feature once to send my log to the campus clinic before an appointment, which felt super organized for once.
User Experience
Let’s be real, the app looks like it’s from 2015. The design is very basic blue and white. But honestly, when you’re half-asleep at 3 AM trying to remember if your 101-degree fever was two hours ago or four, you don’t care about fancy animations. It’s fast to log, which is what matters most. I did have it freeze on me once last semester when I was trying to add a symptom from their little list. I had to close the app and start over, which was annoying when I just wanted to go back to bed. Moving between the log, the graph, and the history list is simple enough. I just wish I could zoom in on the graph with my fingers to see a specific day better.
Pricing
This is the best part: it’s completely free. No ads popping up, no “pro version” begging you to subscribe, no sneaky in-app purchases. As a student, I really appreciate that. You get all the features without any catches. For a zero-dollar tool that solves a specific problem, it’s hard to complain. It’s not a premium app, but you’re not paying premium prices, so it feels like a fair trade.
Updates & Support
The app feels a bit forgotten. I don’t think I’ve ever seen an update notification for it. I had to contact support once because my reminders stopped working. I found an email address buried in the App Store listing. They got back to me after a few days—not super fast, but the person was helpful and walked me through fixing it. The slow response kinda confirmed my feeling that this isn’t a developer’s main project anymore. It works for now, but I do wonder if a future iOS update might break it and no one would be around to fix it.
Security & Privacy
The privacy policy says all your data stays on your phone. Nothing gets sent to their servers. That was a big relief for me because I’m not trying to have my health data floating around. I downloaded it straight from the App Store on my iPhone 14. It doesn’t ask for any weird permissions either, just notifications for the reminders. It feels safe and self-contained, which is exactly what you want for a personal health log.
How do I log my temperature and track symptoms?
Tap the big plus sign on the main screen, then type in your temperature and choose Fahrenheit or Celsius. You can also add a short note, like 'took ibuprofen' or 'woke up sweating,' to track symptoms alongside your readings.
Can I view my temperature history as a graph or export it?
Yes, after a couple of days of logging, you'll see a line graph that makes it easy to spot trends at a glance. You can also use the export feature to send your log to a doctor or clinic before an appointment.
What should I do if the app freezes when I try to add a symptom?
If the app freezes, close it completely and reopen it—you may need to restart from the home screen. This usually happens only occasionally, and logging your temperature directly (without using the symptom list) is a fast workaround.
Why can't I zoom in on the temperature graph?
The app currently doesn't support pinch-to-zoom on the graph, which can make it hard to see specific days in detail. As a workaround, you can tap on individual data points in the history list to check exact values.
How does Body Temperature Fever Tracker compare to other fever tracker apps like Fever Scout?
Body Temperature Fever Tracker is much simpler and completely free, while Fever Scout offers more polished design and extra features like medication reminders. If you just need a fast, no-frills digital notepad for your fever logs, this app is a solid choice.
