Question 1

What is the best free ostomy app with no accounts or ads?

Accepted Answer

OstoNova is the leading free ostomy tracker for colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy. It works 100% offline with zero accounts, no ads, and no data collection. Download free on iOS and Android.

Question 2

How can I prevent stoma bag leaks?

Accepted Answer

Preventing stoma pouch leaks requires understanding your barrier wear-time and external factors like heat and humidity. OstoNova tracks your wear-time patterns and provides weather-based adhesive risk alerts so you can change your pouch before a leak happens.

Question 3

Can OstoNova generate a report for my stoma nurse?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OstoNova Pro generates a clinical PDF report in one tap — showing actual wear times, leak frequency, and peristomal skin photo trends — ready to share with your stoma nurse or WOC nurse at your next appointment.

Question 4

Is OstoNova really free?

Accepted Answer

OstoNova has a full free tier with daily tracking, reminders, and supply management. OstoNova Pro (clinical PDF reports, leak pattern analysis, weather adhesive alerts) is available with a 7-day free trial, then $19.99/year. Anyone with financial hardship can request free Pro access by email.

Question 5

How does OstoNova protect my privacy?

Accepted Answer

OstoNova works 100% offline. Your logs, photos, and notes are stored only on your device. No account is required, no data is sent to any server, and there are no ads or third-party trackers.

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