HEADCHECK vs PATS Concussion Toolbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HEADCHECK
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.
- Concussion protocol execution
- Incident reporting
- Digital SCAT6 assessment
- Organization account access
- Medical professional tools
- Non-medical personnel reporting
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Our digital platform to execute and monitor your concussion protocol If you are using HEADCHECK with your organization, you will receive an invitation to download this app and login credentials to access your paid account. ABOUT HEADCHECK HEADCHECK was established in 2013 from a concussion research lab to address the complexity of implementing concussion protocols that typically leaves athletes and organizations vulnerable to risk. Since then, thousands of organizations like MLS, CFL, and USA Cycling have successfully adopted HEADCHECK to the ensure the highest level of concussion management is met TRY THE PLATFORM HEADCHECK enables medical personnel to perform gold-standard concussion management and non-medical personnel to properly recognize and report incidents. Included is the HEADCHECK digital SCAT6® which has been officially approved by the Concussion in Sport Group (CISG). PLEASE REMEMBER: ALL CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT DECISIONS SHOULD BE MADE BY A QUALIFIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. For more information visit www.headcheckhealth.com or contact us at info@headcheckhealth.com
PATS Concussion Toolbox
This app provides essential resources for coaches and parents involved in youth sports. It includes checklists for concussion signs and symptoms, FAQs for parents, and educational programs. Stay informed about concussion safety and upcoming educational events.
- Concussion signs and symptoms checklist
- Concussion FAQs for parents
- ConcussionWise education programs
- Listing of live concussion education programs
- Youth sports safety references
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A must have for coaches and parents, the Concussion Toolbox by Sport Safety Digital contains a number of useful references for anyone involved in youth sports, including: • Sports concussion signs and symptoms checklist • Concussion frequently asked questions for parents • Award-winning ConcussionWise education programs from Sport Safety Digital • A listing of upcoming live concussion education programs, and more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PATS Concussion Toolbox at 5.0 against HEADCHECK's 1.7. PATS Concussion Toolbox also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). HEADCHECK's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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.
PATS Concussion Toolbox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HEADCHECK has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
HEADCHECK ships an update every 2 months, PATS Concussion Toolbox every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HEADCHECK | PATS Concussion Toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 272 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | HeadCheck Health Inc. | Sport Safety Digital, LLC |
Customer experience
HEADCHECK
PATS Concussion Toolbox
In-app purchases
HEADCHECK
No in-app purchases
PATS Concussion Toolbox
No in-app purchases
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