# Pain Toolkit

> Self-management tools for persistent pain based on proven methods. (iPhone/iPad app by Advanced Digital Institute - Health.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pain-toolkit/id962036060 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Advanced Digital Institute - Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/962036059)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-02-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pain-toolkit/id962036060/reviews.md

## What is Pain Toolkit?

The PainSense Pain Toolkit App provides a set of practical, easy to use self-management tools for people with persistent pain. The Pain Toolkit App is based on proven methods developed with the help of people living with persistent pain. 

There are a set of information resources that a user can browse.

Extended functionality in the App includes 12 self-help tools, a diary function, and a set of self-assessment tools that take users through key aspects of persistent pain, so they can learn more about how pain is affecting their life. 

Extended functionality can be accessed via an in-App purchase for stand alone use with no link to a clinical system, 
Or 
by a registration ‘token’ generated from a participating primary care area and providing a link to the clinical system.

## Key features

- Self-management tools
- Information resources
- 12 self-help tools
- Diary function
- Self-assessment tools
- In-app purchase for extended functionality

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pain Toolkit Full Access | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pain-toolkit/id962036060/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Complete waste of money

*2022-06-21, version 2.9*

Very generalised information which left me feeling ripped off frankly and frustrated as I am on a low income. 
I’d gone through the entire app in 30 mins and had learned nothing new. 
It says at one point that exercise relieves fatigue. This is too vague and for some people exercising with fatigue is certainly ill advised. 
I will delete the app now and move on.

### 1/5 — Do not pay for this app!!!

*2021-01-25, version 2.9*

I can see how this app would benefit someone who has been given a code by their clinical team as you can easily share information with the team on a regular basis. It is also free if accessed in this way. I, however have just paid £4.99 for it, despite the fact that the main and most useful feature is unavailable to me as I don’t have a code. I have read every section of the app and completed the assessments all in about 20 minutes. The toolkit is mainly common sense and provides very little advice on actually managing the pain. One of the so called ‘tools’ is titled ‘learning to relax’ and I was expecting at least to see advice on some relaxation techniques. It is actually just a list of activities that can be relaxing I.e. reading a book, gardening! Oh and 30 second video literally speaks the text with stick men illustrations. Not what I was expecting at all. I’m gutted that I paid £4.99 for this 😔

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2019-08-20, version 2.9*

Short videos and info about tools but with no real direction on how to implement them. Can get more info from the website. Complete waste of money.

### 1/5 — No Go

*2017-03-05*

Seems you have to have a "token" from a professional to use it.  Otherwise there is no way to sign in.
Would of been nice if that was the first thing revealed in the description

### 1/5 — Frustrating!!!

*2016-12-23, version 2.6*

Will this service will be available to work again soon? App worthless without it tbh

### 5/5 — Great ! love it

*2016-03-15, version 2.3*

Fantastic at capturing my needs, it has great tools to help me understand my own pain! Great animations.
Love the support page and the tools best!
Think any one with pain and physical symptoms will
Benefit.
We need more apps like this.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2016-02-12, version 2.3*

A really easy to use app, simple but effective information which helped me manage my pain when put into practice! 
Loved the way you can send reports to your GP to show them how you're getting on! Hope others get the benefit I have! Thanks!

## Frequently asked questions about Pain Toolkit

### What is the Pain Toolkit?

The Pain Toolkit is a medical app designed to provide practical, easy-to-use self-management tools for people living with persistent pain. It is based on proven methods developed with input from individuals experiencing chronic pain.

### What features does the Pain Toolkit offer?

The app includes informational resources, 12 self-help tools, a diary function for tracking, and self-assessment tools to help users understand how pain affects their lives.

### Is the Pain Toolkit free to use?

The core functionality of the Pain Toolkit is free. However, extended functionality is available via an in-app purchase for standalone use.

### Does the Pain Toolkit have ads?

No, the Pain Toolkit does not contain advertisements. The app is free with an option for in-app purchases for extended features.

### What devices support the Pain Toolkit?

The Pain Toolkit is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How often is the Pain Toolkit updated?

The latest version of the Pain Toolkit is 2.9, which was released on April 10, 2017. The app was initially released on February 14, 2015.

### What is the age rating for the Pain Toolkit?

The Pain Toolkit has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature users. This is common for medical applications dealing with health conditions.

### What is the user feedback on the Pain Toolkit?

Based on the provided data, the Pain Toolkit has a rating of 1.0 stars from 1 rating. This indicates very limited user feedback is currently available.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9 — 2017-04-10

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Minor registration improvements
Deep linking support for initial token registration
Bodychart zoom help
Server communication improvements

### 2.8 — 2017-03-14

Bugfixes in registration

### 2.6 — 2016-11-24

Fixed a personal purchase login issue. Allow personal login even when store purchase is not possible.

### 2.4 — 2016-11-01

Added a new screen to capture data for DoloTest and PSEQ to determine when the test was taken.
Resolved logout issue.

### 2.3 — 2016-01-11

Bug fixes for an intermitent issue with some self assessments not responding.

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