Bonafide Health ⭐⭐⭐
Key Takeaways
Core Features: Offers tailored supplement bundles for menopause symptoms (e.g., hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness), prescription refill support, and educational articles.
Design & Inclusivity: Clean, professional interface targeted toward midlife women; lacks broader representation across diverse identities.
Data Handling: Basic GDPR-aligned practices; limited tracking in pharmacy services; e-commerce data shared with third parties.
Verdict Summary: Bonafide is a focused menopause care platform with strong supplement offerings, though it leans heavily on direct sales and lacks broader clinical integration.
Medical Integrity
Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Uses clinically studied, hormone-free ingredients in products like Relizen and Ristela. Includes content created by OB-GYNs and other specialists. However, clinical integration into care pathways is limited.
Doctor’s Note:
“The evidence base for their supplements is solid, and medical voices are present—though more guidance on combining supplements with prescriptions would be helpful.”
Ethical Standards
Score: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
Ethically framed and avoids hormone-based therapy. However, the commercial nature of its supplement model introduces some bias. Inclusivity in design and content could be stronger.
Doctor’s Note:
“Well-meaning and symptom-focused, but the direct-to-consumer sales model can blur the line between education and marketing.”
Data Privacy & Protection
Score: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
Refill services do not collect user data directly, and supplement orders require opt-in for marketing. GDPR standards are generally followed, but specifics about data storage and third-party vendors are unclear.
Doctor’s Note:
“Good privacy fundamentals, but increased transparency around third-party data practices and retention periods would be reassuring.”
UX & Accessibility
Score: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
Easy to navigate with a sleek interface and clear calls to action. Accessibility features are limited—no font scaling, screen reader support, or language options apparent.
Doctor’s Note:
“Accessible for general use but could benefit from inclusive design upgrades.”
Behavioral Impact
Score: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
Encourages proactive menopause management through daily routines and subscription-based supplement usage. However, users may feel pushed into recurring purchases.
Doctor’s Note:
“Empowering in many ways, but nudges toward continued buying require careful ethical consideration.”
Final Score: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5 stars)
Verdict:
Bonafide Health delivers focused menopause support with clinically backed supplements and convenient pharmacy access. While useful and evidence-informed, its commercial framing and limited inclusivity hold it back from being a fully rounded women’s health platform.
Review Notes
This review reflects the Bonafide app’s performance as of 26/06/2025. Future enhancements to inclusivity, accessibility, or medical integration may improve its overall score and qualify it for a SheRanked Doctor’s Approval Badge.
Reviewed by: Dr Christina Davies, SheRanked Doctor‑led Review
Review Date: 26/06/2025
Medical Disclaimer
This review reflects an expert evaluation by a medical doctor, based on the app’s clinical credibility, ethical standards, data protection practices, and user safety profile. It is not intended to provide individual medical advice but rather to assess the app’s integrity and reliability for women’s health use.