# The ACPA

> Peer support and education for chronic pain management and healthcare optimization. (iPhone/iPad app by The American Chronic Pain Association, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-acpa/id1064099760 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The American Chronic Pain Association, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1213845227)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.75/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 388 MB
- Languages: Arabic, English, German, Japanese, Polish, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2016-01-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-acpa/id1064099760/reviews.md

## What is The ACPA?

This app will facilitate peer support, education, and hope for individuals living with pain and those treating pain conditions. Our vision is to motivate those with pain conditions to seek quality care, to optimize healthcare office visits, and to prevent chronic disease.

## Key features

- Peer support network
- Pain condition education
- Healthcare visit optimization
- Chronic disease prevention resources
- Motivation for quality care

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-acpa/id1064099760/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App

*2024-06-25, version 1.2*

All the prior reviews are for a different version. This current version is perfect! Helps a lot!

### 1/5 — Useless

*2020-09-12, version 1.1.0*

Won’t let you register or login, which is required to actually track pain.  The website is similarly problematic—the pain tracker says you have to register to save info (even when you’re already logged into the main website) and then it won’t let you actually register.  Extremely disappointing

### 1/5 — Me as well

*2020-07-23*

I can’t get the app to work either

### 1/5 — Bypass this. Developer did.

*2020-02-27, version 1.1.0*

Tried to sign in with my login and password but it seems that functionality of the buttons is nil. Don’t waste your time downloading this.

### 2/5 — Until app works, use the online log.

*2020-01-27, version 1.1.0*

Started using the fibro log on ACPA.org and saw this hoping It would work and I would not struggle to find the link online (my short term memory is not great due to pain). Sadly it won’t let you log in or register. I can’t even find it in my settings to see if it’s something I need to give some extra permissions (security wise) to.

I have an iPhone XS iOS 13.3 (current version) and where I give 2 stars for the look, feel and easy to navigate, even when I can’t speak or concentrate from high pain, it just doesn’t work. I was so excited to use this app and am still excited to again IF they get it working.

Until the App works, log in via your web browser to ACPA.org or register first online and it will give you a dashboard with the fibro log and a few other pain specific logs you can use for free online. I’m only on day 3 and the “see my history” has a great graph I can print out and give to my doctor of each area of pain and my general quality of life. Once they get the app working, I’m going to share it with all my friends and on the fibromyalgia and chronic pain online support groups I frequent.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t let you register or login and the tracking tools don’t work

*2019-02-24, version 1.1.0*

Not working sadly. Downloaded it. But it won’t let me login nor register. I went to the website to register just in case that was the issue. Still no go. I am up to date on my iphone’s OS updates as of this review. I am disappointed because the acpa has some nice paper-based tracking forms and I was hoping to have a digital version. That would be great. Please fix.

### 1/5 — Won’t log in

*2018-03-28*

I’ve been trying to use this pain tracker for about three weeks now. I just tried to send a report of the log to myself but it won’t send any logs. I press the button and nothing happens. I tried re-logging in and it just keeps trying and trying and trying but will not login. I have had this problem before and since I can’t login to send a report for my doctors use, then this app is useless to me.

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2017-12-29, version 1.1.0*

1. Requires registration, why? Just store data locally. No one wants to put their medical data in the cloud
2. The app crashed when I tried to create an account anyway, with no error, just hung on creating account

### 2/5 — *DEVELOPERS* REALLY HELPFUL BUT.....

*2017-07-15, version 1.1.0*

This is for the developers. This is a very thorough and helpful app. I like the fact that it is easy to rate mostly and automates one through each entry, however, I am not such a fan aside from that due to not being able to edit your log (due to an accidental entry or a misunderstanding of which log one is on) as well as not being able to add multiple logs for one day or backtrack for days accidentally missed for whatever reason. We still could rate what we remember from the day before. Especially in reference to migraine and pain logs. Things change throughout the day and if you are in assessment phase with your doctor, they want to know that progression and the details of the possible triggers for that such as eat something (then migraine onset) or the duration and the portion of your brain that one experienced pain. This log only asks you once and there is nowhere for comments, medications actually taken and when, foods specifically eaten, duration or latency, if the migraine reoccurred the same day or if it was CMS type pain or something else besides an actual migraine. Overall, the perception of it is that it's asking 'generally speaking' to rate your pain and not at the moment. I like that aura is included but it doesn't include the 'type of pain' and where as most doctors when need to know (sharp, dull, pins & needles, numbness, shooting, etc.). The other thing I noticed is with the questions regarding if coffee and alcoholic beverages triggered the pain it doesn't give one the option 'n/a' for people like me that don't drink coffee or alcohol at all. This implies to the doctor that those things weren't triggers not that it could be but you wouldn't know because you haven't at that time. It also would be nice to be able to see the graphs in app so we can empower ourselves and possible see trends and change habits etc in the meantime as well as know what we are presenting to our doctors without having to email it to ourselves 1st. Most doctors won't allow email or except links due to HIPPA. I feel like this app can be helpful under certain circumstances but isn't thorough enough in terms of data doctors need to diagnose and help someone suffering from CMS or recurrent migraines. We all know it takes months of accurate data for people with this condition to even be assisted or diagnosed & its relentless. It also doesn't allow corrections or backlogging nor deletion of a log with errors or as mentioned, multiple logs for one day with a time display to show the progression of that migraine throughout that one day either. Please take this into account and if some those mentioned are things the app provides then please update the app to where it's more explanatory to your consumers so we understand how to use your product to help ourselves. From our point of view it's very rigid and seems like it's one entry per day with no account of medications taken and when, type of pain and where, narrative for events and similar data. Thank you.

### 1/5 — Requires registration

*2017-01-03, version 1.0.2*

I don't want to have to share private info to use this app!

## Frequently asked questions about The ACPA

### What is The ACPA?

The ACPA is a free app designed to provide peer support, education, and hope for individuals living with pain conditions. It aims to help users seek quality care and prevent chronic disease.

### Is The ACPA free to download and use?

Yes, The ACPA is available for free. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, making it entirely free to use.

### What kind of support does The ACPA offer?

The ACPA facilitates peer support, allowing individuals with pain conditions to connect with others. It also provides educational resources to help users understand their conditions better.

### How does The ACPA help with healthcare visits?

The app aims to optimize healthcare office visits by providing users with information and support that can lead to more productive conversations with their doctors.

### What devices is The ACPA compatible with?

The ACPA is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### When was The ACPA last updated?

The ACPA was last updated on March 16, 2023, with version 1.2. This indicates ongoing, though infrequent, maintenance.

### What is the user rating for The ACPA?

The ACPA has a low user rating of 1.8 stars based on 8 ratings. This suggests a significant portion of users have had a negative experience.

### What age rating is The ACPA?

The ACPA has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating is typically for content with minimal or no objectionable material.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2023-03-16

Enjoy the latest update where we have fixed some minor bugs, also improved the app to provide you a seamless experience.

### 1.1.0 — 2017-03-14

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

You can now track the frequency and severity of your migraines through various factors.

### 1.0.2 — 2016-01-29

Registration bug fix.

### 1.0.1 — 2016-01-15

Easier notification options
Minor bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2016-01-05

No release notes.

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