Comparison

Patient Controller NR vs mySCS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Patient Controller NR

Manage your prescribed neuromodulation therapy programs conveniently from your smartphone. This app allows you to control stimulation settings, check device status, and even connect with your clinician remotely for adjustments.

Highlights
  • Turn stimulation ON/OFF
  • Select stimulation programs
  • Adjust stimulation amplitude
  • Check device battery
  • Activate MRI mode
  • Remote clinician connection
  • Secure video chat
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This Patient Controller NR app is for use with Abbott non-rechargeable (NR) devices, such as Proclaim™ SCS systems, Proclaim™ DRG therapy, and Infinity™ DBS systems. The NeuroSphere™ Patient Controller NR app was developed by Abbott for people living with chronic pain and neurologic disorders who are treated by Abbott neuromodulation devices. This application helps patients conveniently manage the programs prescribed by their physicians and uses Bluetooth® wireless technology to communicate between the implanted stimulator and the Patient Controller NR app. The Patient Controller NR app runs on Abbott recommended devices (as mentioned below) and is easy to use, while the wireless interface provides patients the convenience of managing prescribed stimulation settings from a familiar iOS device. Some of the key functions available for patients include: - Turn stimulation ON/OFF - Select stimulation programs for changing therapy needs - Adjust stimulation amplitude - Check device battery - Turn on MRI mode for MR Conditional systems - Activate and de-activate Surgery Mode In addition, NeuroSphere™ Virtual Clinic on the Patient Controller NR app enables users to connect with their clinicians for routine programming adjustments remotely. Patients no longer need to visit the clinic for adjustments to their prescribed stimulation settings. Secure in-app video chat enables telehealth sessions directly from within the PC application. Note: - This application will work on select Appleⱡ iPhoneⱡ devices running iOS 12.5.5 or later. - For a list of compatible devices see www.NMmobiledevicesync.com/cp - For the Privacy Policy see https://www.virtualclinic.abbott/policies - For the Terms of Use see https://www.virtualclinic.abbott/policies - iPod Touch is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. - iOS is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. - ⱡiPhone is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. - Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth Special Interest Group

About

mySCS

This app helps patients track their daily activity and pain levels during a spinal cord stimulation trial. It provides educational resources and allows direct connection with a Boston Scientific Care Team to monitor progress and discuss treatment options.

Highlights
  • Track daily activity and pain levels
  • Connect with Boston Scientific Care Team
  • Access educational resources and FAQs
  • Review progress with physician
  • Integrates with Apple Healthkit and CareKit
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Get the most out of your (SCS) Trial with the mySCS application. While you test drive how spinal cord stimulation works for you, we'll help you track your daily activity and pain levels, connect with your Boston Scientific Care Team, and learn more about what to expect at each step along the way. At the end of your trial you can review your progress with your Physician and Boston Scientific Care Team to help determine if SCS is right for you. Why Should I Use mySCS During my SCS Trial? • Track: During your SCS trial, you can share with your physician how your pain and activity levels are changing and/or improving by recording them daily. This app will allow you to quickly and easily enter information to help you and your care team better understand your journey. • Learn: During your trial you might have questions or want to learn more about the journey to Spinal Cord Stimulation. You can find valuable resources and FAQs here to help you better understand your therapy and what to expect. • Connect: We hope this app will help you feel connected throughout your journey. When you have questions, or need someone to talk to about your therapy, you can easily reach out to your Boston Scientific Care Team. Your care team will also be able to see your progress and will be alerted to reach out to you if you have a challenging day. Don't worry if you have never used an application like this before. We are here to help you make the most of your experience at each step of the journey! Your Boston Scientific Care team can walk you through loading the application onto your phone and provide you with a quick tour of the features. The app is easy to use and provides valuable resources and information designed to help you maximize your Boston Scientific SCS trial. The app uses Apple Healthkit and CareKit, hence the app requires users give consent to collect health data from their mobile device.

Screenshots

Patient Controller NR3 screens
mySCS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: mySCS at 3.9 against Patient Controller NR's 2.4. mySCS also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 15%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Patient Controller NR's advantage is ratings volume (732 vs 72) and iOS requirement (12.5.5 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

mySCS holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patient Controller NR has 732 ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Patient Controller NR's written reviews are positive against 50% of mySCS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Patient Controller NR ships an update every 5 months, mySCS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Patient Controller NR versus mySCS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatient Controller NRmySCS
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (732 ratings)3.9 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings732 — better72
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.5.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB27 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSt. Jude Medical, Inc.Boston Scientific

Customer experience

Patient Controller NR

All ratings732 ratings
Positive28.8%
Neutral8.9%
Negative62.3%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive15.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative79.6%

mySCS

All ratings72 ratings
Positive73.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative18.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%

Bugs and requests

Patient Controller NR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes after iOS updates
  • Bluetooth connection frequently drops
  • Unable to access device settings on newer phones

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update app to support latest iPhone models
  • Add ability to set custom program names
  • Integrate with Apple Watch for easier control
  • Provide real-time battery level monitoring

mySCS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Patient Controller NR

No in-app purchases

None

mySCS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Patient Controller NR free?
Patient Controller NR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is mySCS free?
mySCS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Patient Controller NR or mySCS?
mySCS is rated higher. Patient Controller NR averages 2.4 out of 5 from 732 ratings, while mySCS averages 3.9 from 72 ratings.
Do Patient Controller NR or mySCS have ads?
Neither Patient Controller NR nor mySCS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Patient Controller NR or mySCS?
Patient Controller NR ships an update every 5 months, and mySCS every 6 weeks. Most recently, Patient Controller NR was updated on September 25, 2026 and mySCS on September 16, 2026.

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