Health and Wellness Apps

Information Specialists from Patient & Family Learning Centres have collected apps on different health and wellness topics to support UHN patients, families, caregivers, community members and staff in understanding and managing their health.

All apps in our collection are free, reliable and created by credible health organizations or experts.

Click on any topic below to access the list of apps.

Need more information on mobile apps? Want to know why to use them, and how to download them to your mobile device? Read About Health and Wellness Apps.

About Herbs - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Entries on herbs, botanicals, and supplements with purported benefits, side effects, drug interactions & more. The information is backed by scientific references. The information can be viewed for consumers or health care professionals.
Download: iOS | Android

NCCN Patient Guides for Cancer by National Comprehensive Cancer Network
People with cancer and caregivers can access the patient friendly NCCN Guidelines for expert information they can use to talk to their health care team.
Download: iOS | Android

LLS Coloring for Kids by Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Includes blank canvases, general coloring pages, and pages from the LLS coloring books Pictures of My Journey—Activities for Kids with Cancer and The Stem Cell Transplant Coloring Book.
Download: iOS

Princess Margaret Cancer Journey by University Health Network
Articles, links to trustworthy health information, questions to ask your health provider and descriptions of services available at Princess Margaret and in the community.
Download: iOS

Medisafe Pill Reminder by MediSafe Inc
Track all your medications and set reminders for when to take them. Add family members and track their medications too. Get a reminder when your prescription is running low.
Download: iOS | Android

Can Plan by the University of Victoria
Promotes independence and builds confidence by helping people with cognitive challenges complete tasks successfully. Virtually any activity can be broken into a sequence of easy-to-follow steps.
Download: iOS

BrainFit - Habit Tracker: Get & Stay Brain Fit
Developed by the Women's Brain Health Initiative, offering a range of activities and resources to enhance brain health and cognitive function.
Download: iOS | Android

Nike Training Club by Nike Inc
Free workouts include high intensity training, yoga classes, cardio, and body weight workouts you can do with minimum to no equipment
Download: iOS | Android

HerbList by Natural Library of Medicine
For each herb or botanical, the app includes an identifying picture, common names, information on what the science says, potential side effects and cautions, and resources for more information.
Download: iOS | Android

Balance — Menopause Support
Inclusive and accessible menopause support, providing evidence-based information to help you become better informed, prepared, and empowered during the perimenopause and menopause. The free version includes: track your symptoms and periods; generate a Health Report to take to your next healthcare appointment: and be part of a supportive community
Download: iOS | Android

Insight Lung by Anima Res
A three-dimensional look at lungs, including how they expand while breathing. Includes information on COPD and Asthma and how they affect the lungs. Augmented reality function does not work on all devices.
Download: iOS | Android

Kung Food by Tactica Interactive
A game that tests children's knowledge of food allergies. Developed by AllerGen and the Children's Allergy and Asthma Education Centre at the Children's hospital in Winnipeg.
Download: Android

3D Brain from Cold Harbor Laboratory
Discover how each brain region functions, what happens when it is injured, and how it is involved in mental illness.
Download: iOS | Android

CardioSmart Heart Explorer by American College of Cardiology
Explore the structure of an animated 3-D beating heart. Contains patient education videos and animations
Download: iOS | Android

Pain Scale Chronic Pain Tracker by Boston Scientific Inc.
Pain Diary allows you to log and track your pain to track triggers, pain intensity, symptoms, treatments, medications, activity, mood, and sleep.
Download: iOS

My Opioid Manager by University Health Network
For patients who would like to learn more about opioids. Interactive tools to create pain diaries and body maps.
Download: iOS

Manage my Pain by Managing Life
Allows you to describe your pain in less than 30 seconds. Track your pain and medication use, graphing trends. Free version shows data for the last 30 days.
Download: iOS | Android

Bearable – Symptom & Mood Tracker
Track anything to see how it affects your health. track your Mood, Symptoms, Sleep, and Energy and other factors. Customize what you want to track in the app.
Download: iOS | Android

Whats Up? – A Mental Health App by Jackson Tempra
Uses CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy) methods to help you cope with depression, anxiety, anger, stress and more.
Download: iOS | Android

PTSD Coach by US Department of Veterans Affairs
This app is design for those who have, or may have, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Includes education about PTSD, a self-assessment and tools to help you manage stress.
Download: iOS | Android

PTSD Coach Canada by Veterans Affairs Canada
This app helps you learn about and manage symptoms that can occur after trauma. Features include current information on PTSD treatment, tools for tracking your symptoms and tools to help you manage stress.
Download: iOS | Android

ConnexGO by Connex Ontario
On the go, guided navigation to mental health, addiction and problem gambling services in your area.
Download: iOS | Android

Happify by Happify Inc
Learn life-changing habits based on science: Reduce stress, overcome negative thoughts and build your resilience.
Download: iOS | Android

Moodmission by Moodmission Ltd.
An evidence-based app designed to empower you to overcome feelings of depression and anxiety by discovering new and better ways of coping.
Download: iOS

Mindshift CBT by Anxiety Canada
Uses scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety.
Download: iOS | Android

Google Lens by Google
Identify plants, animals and buildings. Scan QR codes and barcodes. Pre-installed on many Android devices.
Download: Android

QR Code Reader by TapMedia Ltd.
QR Reader can scan QR codes, barcodes, and PDF documents.
Download: iOS

Barcode Scanner by Simple Design
One of the most popular QR code scanner apps. Lets you save QR codes to your phone or easily share them with friends.
Download: Android

QR Droid by DroidLa
Easy to use scanner for android devices.
Download: Android

Insomnia Coach by US Department of Veterans Affairs
5-week sleep training program based on CBT-i research. Includes an interactive sleep diary, a sleep coach and tips to help you sleep
Download: iOS | Android

CBT-i Coach by US Department of Veterans Affairs
Help you learn about sleep, develop a sleep routine and how to improve your sleep environment.
Download: iOS | Android

Take a break by Meditation Oasis
Two popular meditations form the Meditation Oasis podcast, with optional nature sounds and music.
Download: iOS | Android

Smiling Mind by Smiling Mind
Developed by psychologists and educators to help bring balance to your life. Includes meditations for adults, kids, and youths.
Download: iOS | Android

One Moment Meditation (OMM) by OMM Training
One-Moment Meditation is based on a simple principle: you really can make a significant change in your state of a mind by taking a minute to tune in … and bring your mind back to the moment.
Download: iOS | Android

CBT-i Coach by US Department of Veterans Affairs
Help you learn about sleep, develop a sleep routine and how to improve your sleep environment.
Download: iOS | Android

BetterSleep by Ipnos Software
Create your very own relaxation and bedtime experience by mixing sounds and music.
Download: iOS | Android

Insight Timer by Insight Timer Network Inc
Guided meditations, music tracks and ambient sounds to help calm your mind, and reduce stress. The meditation timer can be adjusted for time, sounds you hear during meditation and ending bell.
Download: iOS | Android

Balance — Menopause Support
Inclusive and accessible menopause support, providing evidence-based information to help you become better informed, prepared, and empowered during the perimenopause and menopause. The free version includes: track your symptoms and periods; generate a Health Report to take to your next healthcare appointment; be part of a supportive community
Download: iOS | Android

Migraine Buddy – The Migraine and Headache Tracker by Healint
Migraine Buddy helps: to track and find patterns; obtain the most from your consultation with reports designed by the best specialists; help and be helped, with crowdsourced learnings and optional chats; predict your risks and anticipate attacks and find the best reliefs to get back on track faster.
Download: iOS | Android

Brain Tumor Foundation App – Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada
Handbooks for patients and caregivers, information sheets, pediatric resources and other key information. Chat with other people affected by brain tumors.
Download: iOS | Android

CardioSmart Heart Explorer by American College of Cardiology
Explore the structure of an animated 3-D beating heart. Contains patient education videos and animations.
Download: iOS | Android

Medly for Heart Failure by University Health Network
For patients suffering from heart failure. Record your weight, blood pressure, heart rate and symptoms and receive real-time feedback about your health status.
Download: iOS | Android

bant – simplifying diabetes by University Health Network
Take meal photos, track weight, capture step data, and even sync directly with your Bluetooth blood glucose meter. Over time, trending of this data will help you adjust your daily habits to improve your diabetes
Download: iOS | Android

PTSD Coach by US Department of Veterans Affairs
Designed for those who have, or may have, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Includes education about PTSD, a self-assessment and tools to help you manage stress.
Download: iOS | Android

PTSD Coach Canada by Veterans Affairs Canada
Helps you learn about and manage symptoms that can occur after trauma. Features include current information on PTSD treatment, tools for tracking your symptoms and tools to help you manage stress.
Download: iOS | Android

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