The Big Review · Digestive Health
The 10 best acid reflux & GERD apps of 2026
We lived with 22 reflux, GERD and IBS apps for weeks — logging real meals and symptoms — to find the few that actually help you spot what sets your gut off. One came out clearly ahead.
By the Gut Health Guide team·22 apps tested·Updated Jun 27, 2026
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Triggers
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Method
How to find your personal acid reflux triggers
A simple two-week food-and-symptom diary method to turn a vague hunch into a clear list.
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Basics
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Diet
The GERD diet: what to eat and what to avoid
A practical, non-extreme eating plan for reflux — foods that soothe, foods that aggravate, habits that help.
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