How is the overall score calculated?
Each criterion gets a 1–5 rating against anchors published in our methodology, then weighted: Functionality 30%, Privacy 25%, Reliability 20%, UX 15%, Pricing 5%, Safety 5%. The weighted sum is the composite. No qualitative tiebreakers — when scores tie, we say so and explain why.
Why can a single-platform app outrank a cross-platform one?
UX & Platform Coverage is 15% of the composite. A polished iOS-only app that nails dosing math, ships reliable notifications, and keeps data local will beat a wide-footprint app that misses on the heavier functionality and privacy axes. Breadth never compensates for math errors.
Are any placements paid or sponsored?
No. We buy every subscription and one-time unlock with our own funds, decline developer promo codes for scored reviews, and refuse paid placement entirely. Affiliate links, where present, never influence ordering and are disclosed at the entry level.
Why are PeptIQ and Smart Peptide Tracker tied?
Both weighted composites round to 4.10 from opposite directions. PeptIQ wins on functionality, UX, and platform reach. Smart Peptide Tracker wins on privacy and pricing transparency. Editor's pick goes to the broader product; the specialist pick goes to the privacy-first one.
What does the 30-day reliability test actually cover?
Each app runs at least 200 scheduled notifications across 30 days, time-zone changes, and intentional offline windows. We log delivery rate, missed doses, sync conflicts, and data persistence. The full per-app log ships alongside each review and is available on request.
An app I use isn't on the list — why?
We review apps that meet a minimum bar: active development, public store presence, and a working calculator or tracker. If you think we missed one worth scoring, send it via the contact form. The list refreshes quarterly and qualifying entrants get folded into the next round.
Should I treat any of these apps as medical advice?
No. Every app on this page — and the rubric itself — is a tracking and calculation tool. Apps that drift into a prescribing posture get capped at 1/5 on Safety. Talk to a clinician about protocol choices, dose changes, and any unexpected reactions.