a veteran filing a VA disability claim, a caregiver, or living with a chronic condition
Doc Bear's Symptom Vault
Log symptoms over time and turn that record into documentation a C&P examiner can actually read. Everything stays on your device.
tired of buying groceries you already have, or staring at a full fridge with nothing to cook
Doc Bear's Comfort Kitchen
Scan what you buy, see what you have, and get recipes built from it. Works in 80+ countries and 40+ currencies.
military, a veteran, a first responder, or family — and want to spend money where it's appreciated
Patriot Thanks
A directory of local businesses offering discounts to the service community, with reviews from people who've used them.
here for something considerably less serious
Donut Dynasty
Build a donut empire. 178+ craftable donuts across 6 rarity tiers. Lives on its own site at donutdynastygame.com.
Side by Side
| Feature | Symptom Vault | Comfort Kitchen | Patriot Thanks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free — no paid tier | Free tier, paid plans available | Free tier, paid plans available |
| Platforms | Web, Android, iOS | Web, Android, iOS | Web only |
| Account required | No | Yes | Yes |
| Where data lives | Your device only | Synced account | Synced account |
| Built for | Veterans, caregivers, chronic illness | Anyone who cooks | Military and first responder community |
Symptom Vault is the only one with no account, no server, and no paid tier. That's deliberate — health data shouldn't live anywhere you don't control, and nobody should have to pay to document their own symptoms.
Questions about any of these?
Every app is built and supported by one person. Email goes straight to me.
Email Dr. McKeown