Sway Medical

Sway Medical

Concussion Management

362 ratings
150 reviews
Free

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Released
June 11, 2013
Updated
October 2, 2026

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This FDA-cleared application uses a mobile device's motion sensors to objectively assess stability and reaction time. It helps healthcare professionals monitor for signs of imbalance, track injury recovery, and detect instability from medication changes.

โœ“Motion sensor-based assessment
โœ“Measures stability
โœ“Measures reaction time
โœ“Fall risk assessment
โœ“Injury recovery tracking
โœ“Detects medication-induced instability
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What's New in Sway Medical

6.1.5

October 2, 2026

Whatโ€™s new in 6.1.5? - Recovery files download as .zip files - Various fixes and improvements

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Last updated on October 16, 2026.

User reviews

Absolutely atrocious

Apparently they think we can do a half hour worth of tests in 10 minutes. A bee made me move one inch, and I had to restart an entire test.

Terrible app

This test takes forever. I was in a rush and it took almost half an hourโ€ฆ the test is easy but having to do a singular test 4 times is insane. I do not recommend this app.

THIS APP RUINED MY LIFE

THIS APP WAS MADE BY THE DEVIL HIMSELF! I was peacefully preparing for soccer season, and then my coach told me I need to take this test. What I did not know? This test would almost lead to my death. Basically, the test makes you do a bunch of non sense like balancing on one foot with your eyes closed. I did this at my local pier, and a woman thought I was insane And called the cops on me. I had to explain to the cops that Iโ€™m not crazy and was just doing a โ€œconcussion testโ€. After this, I slipped SMACKED MY HEAD, and rolled down off the pier into the water where I was thrn bit Bt a shark. I am now almost dead because of one test.
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Add Auditory Reaction Section

Good enough app for concussion testing, only critique would be that I think an auditory section would be beneficial in determining the severity of concussion testing, especially for students whose primary symptoms include vertigo/inner ear/auditory-related issues or brain fog that contributes to hearing reaction time, which is my primary symptom after a head injury (especially for students with previous TBIs, like myself). Thanks.
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Absolute Booty

I was required to do this in high school PE class and when we started it felt alright. But then this dumb app detected movement for one of the tests when I didnโ€™t even move and made me restart the whole test again. Absolute booty do NOT use this app it sucks.

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Reported Bugs

9 issues

App crashes mid-test requiring restart

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Accelerometer too sensitive, false movement detection

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Screen freezes at random times

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Data not saving between sessions

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Stuck on COVID screening page

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Terms of use blank page on iPhone 12

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No completion indicator after finishing tests

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Premature action detection too aggressive

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Profile switching malfunction

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Requested Features

7 requests

Multi-language support (especially Spanish)

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Integration with school sign-in systems

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Delete/undo button for memory test typos

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Email/digital file export functionality

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Correlation data with BESS testing and normative data

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Reduced test redundancy and repetition

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Better hardware calibration guidance

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FAQ

What does Sway Medical do?

Sway Medical is an FDA-cleared application that uses a mobile device's built-in motion sensors to assess a user's stability and reaction time. It provides objective data for healthcare professionals to monitor for signs of imbalance, track recovery from injuries, and detect instability caused by medication changes.

How does Sway Medical assess balance and reaction time?

The app utilizes the motion sensors already present in your mobile device to capture data on movement and timing. By analyzing these sensor readings, it can objectively quantify a person's stability and how quickly they react.

Who is Sway Medical intended for?

This application is designed for healthcare professionals, such as doctors, physical therapists, and neurologists, who need to objectively assess patients. It is particularly useful for monitoring fall risk, tracking recovery from injuries, and identifying instability related to medication.

Is Sway Medical free to use?

The app itself is free to download. However, it requires users to have a Sway account to access its features. The description does not mention any costs associated with the account or the service.

What are the main benefits of using Sway Medical?

Sway Medical offers objective, data-driven insights into a patient's balance and reaction time, which can be crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. It helps in identifying potential fall risks, monitoring progress during rehabilitation, and detecting subtle changes in stability that might be overlooked through traditional methods.