The short answer
Before switching from Shotsy, save and open a copy of your history, check what the new app can import, and decide when its diary will begin. JabKeeper cannot import Shotsy records, so keep your old history separately. Move your reminder routine deliberately and review any subscription as a separate task.
Finding a different tracker is only half of switching apps. The other half is keeping a clear record of earlier injections and making sure your next reminder reflects the routine your prescriber gave you. A smooth-looking setup screen does not tell you whether your older history transferred.
We make JabKeeper, one possible destination. This guide explains the handover rather than ranking alternatives. If you have not chosen an app yet, start with our Shotsy alternatives comparison. There may also be no reason to move if Shotsy already meets your needs.
Write down the reason you want to switch
Be specific about what is missing. Perhaps you prefer a simpler screen, a different payment model or a particular approach to storage. Perhaps you need a feature your current setup does not provide. Write down that requirement before installing anything else.
Then check the proposed replacement against it. A cheaper app is not a useful replacement if you lose the report your clinic needs. An app without a subscription may still require a purchase. A locally stored diary may suit your preferences but will not necessarily follow you to a new phone.
Try the new app's normal workflow before making it your main record. Read its current product information and support pages. Do not assume that two apps supporting the same medicine also support the same import format, schedule or sharing options.
Preserve a readable copy of your history
Shotsy advertises PDF reports for sharing treatment records. Use its current export options and save the resulting file somewhere you can access independently of the app. Open it and check what it actually includes before treating the export as complete.
Review the earliest and latest dates, the medicine names, doses and any symptom or weight information important to you. A report might summarise a period rather than contain every entry. If you also save a structured export, keep the original file unchanged and work from a copy when inspecting it.
These files contain health information. Choose their location deliberately, especially if the folder syncs to a shared account or device. Exporting a history is useful only if you can find it again and understand which period it covers.
| Check | What to establish | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| History saved | The file opens and covers the dates you need. | An export button alone does not confirm a usable archive. |
| Import checked | The destination explicitly supports the file and fields. | Export and import are separate capabilities. |
| Current routine entered | The prescription and last actual injection are correct. | The new schedule needs an accurate starting point. |
| Reminder ownership decided | You know which app sends the main alert. | Old alerts can remain after changing trackers. |
| Billing reviewed | You understand any renewal still active. | Changing your diary does not manage your subscription. |
Check import support instead of assuming it
A file saved from one app is not automatically compatible with another. A destination might accept only certain columns, dates or measurement units. Follow its documented import process and compare the resulting entries with your source afterwards.
Where import is supported, check more than the total number of rows. Compare a few older and recent entries, including one with a note or changed dose. Look for swapped day and month values, lost units, missing symptoms and duplicates. Keep the original archive until you are satisfied.
If import is unsupported, choose a clean starting date for new records. There is nothing wrong with keeping earlier history in a separate report. Make the boundary explicit so that an empty period in the new app is not mistaken for a period without treatment.
Moving from Shotsy to JabKeeper
JabKeeper cannot import Shotsy history. Set it up with your current prescribed weekly routine and your most recent injection, then keep the Shotsy archive separately. Do not expect an export file to populate the diary or recreate your older charts.
The app is designed around one weekly injection on iPhone. Two dose records and reminders are free; the complete diary uses a one-time $9.99 US purchase, with local pricing shown by Apple. It has no medication-level estimate chart or downloadable diary reports.
Its storage model is another deliberate trade-off. The diary stays locally on the phone and is excluded from device backup. Restoring a purchase is not restoring records. If keeping history across phone changes is a requirement, consider that before choosing JabKeeper.
Our Shotsy vs JabKeeper comparison covers the broader differences. Choose based on your actual weekly tasks, including the features you would miss.
Hand over reminders and review subscriptions
Check the new app's scheduled day and time against your prescription. Allow the necessary notifications and make sure you understand how to record a completed injection. Once the new reminder routine is established, review the old app's alerts so they do not continue with stale information.
A duplicate notification is not a second instruction to take medicine. Always check the actual record and your prescription. If you are uncertain whether you have taken a dose, contact your pharmacist or prescriber rather than resolving the uncertainty by tapping through app screens.
If you no longer want an Apple-billed subscription, open Settings, tap your name, then Subscriptions and select it to review cancellation. Apple explains what to do when a subscription is billed elsewhere in its cancellation guide. Keep track of the expiry date shown.
Finish with an archive you can explain
Write a short note identifying the old app, the archive location and the date the new diary began. At an appointment, you can then show the right source for each period without reconstructing the switch from memory.
Keep access to the old records until you have checked the replacement in ordinary use. The aim is continuity: a reliable history, a clear current routine and no confusion about where the next entry belongs.
Sources
- Shotsy features, including PDF reports and Apple subscription cancellation, checked 8 November 2026.
- JabKeeper features and privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
Can JabKeeper import my Shotsy history?
No. Keep your old history separately and start JabKeeper with your current prescribed routine and most recent injection.
Does restoring JabKeeper Pro restore my old diary?
No. Restoring the purchase restores the unlock, not diary records. The diary is stored locally and excluded from device backup.
