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Yes. KidneyKind is free to download and use. There are no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, and no ads. Ever.
No account is required. KidneyKind uses your existing iCloud account (built into your iPhone) to sync data across your devices. Just download and go.
All your health data is stored in your private iCloud account. The developer cannot see or access your data. See the Privacy Policy for full details.
Yes — the app will store data locally on your device if you're not signed into iCloud or have iCloud disabled. Data will not sync across devices in this mode.
KidneyKind supports all four common modalities: PD Manual Exchanges, PD Cycler/APD, Home Hemodialysis, and Clinic Hemodialysis. You choose your primary modality during setup and can change it at any time in Settings.
Yes. KidneyKind can read weight and blood pressure from Apple Health and write your logged vitals back to Apple Health — keeping all your health data in sync. This is optional and requires your permission.
A watchOS companion app is in development. It will allow you to log vitals, confirm medications, and track fluid intake from your wrist, with complications for the fluid gauge and medication reminders.
PDF export of session history is planned for a future update — so you can bring a clean report to your nephrology appointments.
Please email support@kidneykindapp.com — feature requests from real patients are how this app gets better. Every message is read by the developer.
Email us and a real human (the developer) will get back to you, usually within 24–48 hours.
support@kidneykindapp.com