BalancePod vs Texas Nerve
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BalancePod
This app assesses postural sway and vestibulo-spinal function using a series of balance poses. It's designed for children and adults, with different pose requirements based on age.
- Postural sway assessment
- Vestibulo-spinal function evaluation
- Multiple balance poses
- Age-based pose requirements
- Eyes open/closed conditions
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NIH Toolbox Standing Balance Test This task is designed to assess postural sway and to determine participants’ vestibulo-spinal function. Children ages 3-6 are asked to complete the first four poses; participants ages 7 years and above are asked to complete all five poses. The task order is always the same: • Pose 1: flat surface, feet together, eyes open • Pose 2: flat surface, feet together, eyes closed • Pose 3: on foam, feet together, eyes open • Pose 4: on foam, feet together, eyes closed • Pose 5: flat surface, tandem stance, eyes open
Texas Nerve
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DrNath gives you quick access to Texas Nerve & Paralysis staff. Easier transmission of your medical information for evaluation by Dr. Nath. With Texas Nerve app you can: - Submit inquiries about your nerve injury diagnosis - Communicate with our Patient Liaison - Request video conference with Dr Nath - Safe and secure video conferencing with Dr. Nath - Submit pdf documents of your records for review - Submit movement videos/photos for evaluation - View a library of Dr. Nath’s Newsletters and videos - Chat with office staff in real time - Obtain updates for the Outreach Events - View and pay your medical bills - Sign forms directly on app and submit to office staff - Receive push notifications when new information is available in DrNath. Note that what you can see and do within the Texas Nerve app depends on the features Texas Nerve & Paralysis has enabled. If you have questions regarding the available information please contact Texas Nerve & Paralysis Institute.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Texas Nerve at every 4 months against BalancePod's every 10 months. Texas Nerve also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BalancePod ships an update every 10 months, Texas Nerve every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BalancePod | Texas Nerve |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Toolbox Assessments, Inc. | Rahul Nath |
In-app purchases
BalancePod
No in-app purchases
Texas Nerve
No in-app purchases






