Ubie
Ubie is a free AI-powered symptom checker that helps people in Japan find possible conditions, care guidance, and suitable medical departments or nearby clinics from their symptoms.
About
Ubie (ubie.app) is an AI-based symptom checker developed in Japan that lets anyone enter symptoms—such as headache, fever, sore throat, or breathlessness—and receive in about three minutes a list of related diseases, guidance on whether to see a doctor, and suggestions for the right clinical department or medical facility. It addresses a common problem: people are often unsure what their symptoms might mean or which type of doctor to visit.
The service is operated by Ubie, Inc. and was developed under the supervision of 50 practicing physicians, drawing on current publicly available medical information. Ubie is not a medical device: it provides information only and does not diagnose, treat, or replace a physician. Users can search by symptom name, by disease name (for example shingles, Parkinson's disease, or diabetes), or by clinical department such as gastroenterology, cardiology, or pediatrics. The site is available in Japanese and English.
Key Features
Pricing & Fees
- Pricing: The symptom checker is presented as free to use on the official site; pricing details for related services are not publicly listed on the pages we reviewed; check the official site for current plans.
- Physician-supervised: The underlying search engine was developed under the supervision of 50 practicing physicians using current public medical information.
- Multi-user: The site states it can be used not only for one's own symptoms but also for family members or friends.
- Important limitation: Ubie is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment; it should not be used in emergencies or life-threatening situations.
Who It's For
Ubie is aimed at general consumers in Japan (with an English-language option) who want a preliminary sense of what their symptoms could relate to and whether a doctor visit is warranted. It suits parents checking symptoms for children or relatives, people unsure which clinical department to visit, those looking for nearby clinics, pharmacies, or online consultations, and patients who want to shorten in-clinic paperwork through the smartphone questionnaire feature. It is an informational aid rather than a substitute for professional medical care.
FAQ
What is Ubie?Ubie is a free, physician-supervised AI symptom checker that suggests possible diseases, care-seeking guidance, and suitable medical departments or facilities based on symptoms a user enters, typically within about three minutes.
Is Ubie free to use?The symptom checker is offered free of charge on the official site; details for related services such as online consultations are not publicly listed on the pages reviewed.
Can Ubie diagnose illnesses?No. Ubie states it is not a medical device and provides information only; it does not give medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it should not replace a physician or be used in emergencies.
What languages and platforms does Ubie support?Ubie runs as a web service accessible from browsers, with the official site offered in Japanese and English.
Does Ubie connect users to actual medical care?Yes. It helps users find nearby clinics, pharmacies, and AI-supported consultation partners, and it offers online medical consultations for conditions such as hay fever, influenza, asthma, and dermatological complaints.