Unlock Your Health Data
Your iPhone tracks everything. VitaVault gets it out so you can use it with ChatGPT, your doctor, or any AI tool.
In This Guide
1. Connect to Apple Health
One tap and you're connected. VitaVault reads directly from Apple Health - no setup, no importing, no file transfers.
- Allow Health access - that's allOpen VitaVault, tap Allow when prompted, and your dashboard fills up automatically with all your health data. That's the entire setup.
- Everything syncs automaticallySteps, heart rate, HRV, blood oxygen, sleep, weight, calories, exercise - it all comes from Apple Health. Any device that writes to Apple Health (Apple Watch, Oura, Withings, Fitbit, sleep trackers) shows up automatically.
- Browse your dashboardTap any metric card for detailed charts with custom date ranges: 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, or set your own start and end dates.
- This data powers everythingYour Apple Health data feeds the exports, AI insights, doctor prep, and trend analysis. The more data Apple Health has, the more useful VitaVault becomes.
Tip: VitaVault stays current automatically. Every time you open it, the latest data from Apple Health is right there. No manual syncing needed.
2. Export & Use Your Data
This is why VitaVault exists. Apple Health locks your data on your phone. VitaVault gets it out in formats you can actually use - with any AI, any doctor, any tool.
- Choose your formatCSV opens in Excel or Google Sheets for tracking and analysis. JSON is for developers and data tools. AI-Ready is pre-formatted for pasting directly into AI chatbots - this is the one most people want.
- Paste into any AIThe AI-Ready format is the magic. Copy it, paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, and ask anything: "What should I focus on this week?", "Analyze my sleep trends", "Prepare a health summary for my doctor." You get personalized insights from any AI you trust.
- Pick your date rangeExport the last 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, or set a custom range. The file saves to your device and you can share via email, AirDrop, or any app.
- Send it anywhereEmail the CSV to your doctor so they have real data. Track progress in a spreadsheet. Feed it into health research tools. Your data, completely portable, no strings attached.
Tip: Free users get 3 exports to try it out. Premium ($4.99, one-time purchase) unlocks unlimited exports in all three formats forever.
3. Scanning Lab Results
This is VitaVault's standout feature. Upload or scan lab reports and get every value extracted, organized, and explained.
- Go to Records > LabsOpen the Records tab, select Labs with the segmented picker at the top, then tap the + button.
- Scan or uploadChoose "Scan Document" to use your camera (great for paper reports), or "Upload PDF" for files saved on your phone or in email attachments.
- AI extracts everythingVitaVault's AI reads the document and pulls out every test name, value, unit, and reference range. It also detects the lab date automatically.
- Review and saveCheck the extracted results. Adjust the date if needed using the date picker. Then save.
- Browse by dateYour results are organized by date with cards showing the test count and how many are abnormal. Tap a date to see all results.
- Understand each resultTap any individual test for a plain-English AI explanation, a visual reference range bar, and a trend chart if you have multiple readings over time.
Tip: You can upload multiple PDFs at once. Each file is processed separately with its own progress indicator. Great for catching up on months of lab work.
4. Tracking Medications
Keep your complete medication list in one place with smart reminders so you never miss a dose.
- Go to Records > MedsOpen the Records tab and select Meds with the segmented picker.
- Add a medicationTap + and choose "Scan Label" to point your camera at a pill bottle. AI reads the label and fills in name, strength, form, directions, and more. Or choose "Manual Entry."
- Set your dosingEnter AM and PM doses (e.g., "2 tablets AM, 1 tablet PM"). This is what you actually take, not just what's on the bottle.
- Enable remindersToggle reminders on, set times (6:00 AM, 9:00 PM, etc.), and choose which days. You'll get a notification even when the app is closed.
- Keep it currentUpdate or remove medications as your prescriptions change. Your list is automatically included in Doctor Visit Prep reports and AI Insights context.
7. Sleep Analysis
Understand your sleep patterns with nightly tracking, goal monitoring, and trend analysis.
- Tap the sleep cardOn your dashboard, tap the sleep metric card to open the detailed Sleep Analysis view.
- See nightly barsA bar chart shows each night's sleep duration. A dashed line marks the 8-hour goal so you can see which nights hit the target.
- Check your statsAverage, minimum, and maximum sleep duration for the selected period. See how consistent you are.
- Change date rangeSwitch between 7D, 30D, 90D, or set a custom range to analyze specific time periods.
Tip: Sleep data comes from Apple Health. Make sure your Apple Watch or sleep tracking app (like Pillow or AutoSleep) is set up to write sleep data to Health.
5. AI Health Insights
Ask questions about your health and get clear, personalized answers based on your actual data.
- Open the AI Insights tabIt's in the bottom tab bar. You'll see a text input and suggested questions.
- Ask anythingThe AI has context on your medications, lab results, and health trends. Try: "What does my high LDL mean?", "Should I be worried about my Vitamin D levels?", or "How has my sleep been trending?"
- Get explanations, not diagnosesThe AI provides health education and helps you understand your numbers. It's not a replacement for your doctor, and it will tell you when to seek professional advice.
- Follow upAsk follow-up questions to dig deeper. The conversation keeps context so you don't have to repeat yourself.
Tip: Free users get 3 AI queries. Premium includes a 7-day trial. The AI Analyst subscription ($2.99/month) gives you 50 queries per month.
6. Doctor Visit Prep
Generate a professional PDF summary to bring to your next appointment. Your doctor will love you for this.
- Find itOpen the AI Insights tab and tap "Prepare for Doctor Visit" at the top. Or go to Settings > Tools > Doctor Visit Prep.
- Generate your reportTap "Generate Report." VitaVault compiles your data and creates a multi-page PDF.
- What's in the reportCurrent medications with dosing, recent lab results with reference ranges and abnormal flags, 30-day health metrics (steps, heart rate, HRV, blood oxygen), and AI-generated questions to discuss with your doctor.
- Share itTap Share to email it, AirDrop it, print it, or save it to Files. Bring it on your phone or print a copy.
Tip: Generate the report the day before your appointment so the data is fresh. Doctor Visit Prep requires Premium ($4.99 one-time).
8. Health Timeline
See your complete health story in one chronological feed.
- Open itGo to Settings > Tools > Health Timeline.
- Scroll through eventsEvery medication addition, lab date, journal entry, and health milestone appears in order. Each event type has a different color.
- Spot patternsDid your labs improve after starting a new medication? Did your sleep change after a stressful period you journaled about? The timeline helps you connect the dots.
9. Privacy & Your Data
VitaVault is built on a simple principle: your data is yours.
- Everything stays on your deviceHealth metrics, medications, lab results, and journal entries are stored locally on your iPhone. We have no cloud database.
- AI processing is temporaryWhen you use AI features (Insights, Doctor Prep, Lab Analysis), only the relevant data is sent to our AI provider. It is not stored after the response is generated.
- No account requiredNo sign-up, no login, no email collection. Just download and start using it.
- Delete and it's goneRemove the app and all your data is permanently deleted. No traces on any server anywhere.
- Apple Health is safeVitaVault reads from Apple Health but never modifies or deletes your Apple Health data.
Tip: Read our full Privacy Policy for complete details.
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