# HEADCHECK vs HitCheck

The clearest difference is rating: HitCheck at 4.0 against HEADCHECK's 1.7. HitCheck also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 44%) and ratings volume (77 vs 9). HEADCHECK's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HitCheck holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HitCheck has 77 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of HEADCHECK's written reviews are positive against 79% of HitCheck's.

HEADCHECK ships an update every 2 months, HitCheck every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HEADCHECK | HitCheck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headcheck-concussion-app/id1049651838/reviews) | **[4.0 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitcheck-cognitive-assessment/id1061769052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **77** |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 272 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HeadCheck Health Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1049651837) | [Benford Medical, A Professional Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061769051) |

## What reviewers say

### HEADCHECK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headcheck-concussion-app/id1049651838)

This platform helps organizations manage concussion protocols for athletes. It allows medical personnel to conduct assessments and non-medical staff to report incidents. It includes a digital version of the SCAT6 assessment tool.

**Highlights:** Concussion protocol execution, Incident reporting, Digital SCAT6 assessment, Organization account access, Medical professional tools, Non-medical personnel reporting

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### HitCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitcheck-cognitive-assessment/id1061769052)

This app provides HIPAA compliant, FDA registered cognitive testing for athletes. It offers immediate results to aid in decision-making regarding activity removal, with a suite of neurocognitive tests and team management tools.

**Highlights:** HIPAA compliant, FDA registered, On-location cognitive testing, Immediate results for decision making, 9 neurocognitive tests, Optional symptoms evaluations, Age-specific testing, Roster dashboard tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for concussion protocol
- 👍 Affordable
- 👍 Quick feedback on the field
- 👍 Empowers coaches and trainers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Practice test is a blank screen
- 🐛 App goes blank screen
- 🐛 Not a single practice test works
- 🐛 Inaccurate results
- 🐛 Unsafe for real safety

**Reported bugs**

- Practice test is a blank screen
- App goes blank screen a few screens after start
- Not a single practice test works. Just a blank screen.
- Account activation link was never sent.
- Won’t even activate

**Requested features**

- Need just to more fluid on the screen
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HEADCHECK free?

HEADCHECK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HitCheck free?

HitCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HEADCHECK or HitCheck?

HitCheck is rated higher. HEADCHECK averages 1.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while HitCheck averages 4.0 from 77 ratings.

### Do HEADCHECK or HitCheck have ads?

HitCheck shows ads; HEADCHECK does not.

### Which is updated more often, HEADCHECK or HitCheck?

HEADCHECK ships an update every 2 months, and HitCheck every 3 months. Most recently, HEADCHECK was updated on November 2, 2026 and HitCheck on November 2, 2026.

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