Comparison

Patient Controller NR vs WellBrain Go

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

WellBrain Go

This app offers guided mindfulness therapies validated by doctors and approved by monks to help manage chronic pain, depression, and anxiety. It includes personalized psychological tests and progress tracking to tailor your mindfulness journey for improved well-being.

Highlights
  • Doctor-validated mindfulness therapies
  • Personalized psychological testing
  • Progress tracking and reports
  • Mindfulness exercises for beginners
  • Optional EEG headset integration
  • Reminders for practice
Features
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Mindfulness as Medicine: WellBrain provides doctor validated and monk approved guided mindfulness therapies suitable for helping patients with chronic pain, depression, anxiety as well as other chronic medical conditions. State mandated psychological tests are included to help personalize the best mindfulness therapies for each patient. RECOMMENDATIONS & REVIEWS OF USERS - "WellBrain’s mindfulness exercises helped me recover from a painful shoulder injury so that I can get back to doing what I love most." Garrett McNamara, Professional surfer and world record-holder for largest wave ever surfed - “In recent years I began practicing yoga, changed the style of massage I received and tried acupuncture, all of which reduced my pain and improved my quality of life. But it was not until my doctor suggests I begin working with WellBrain and their mindfulness therapies that I actually took back control of my life.” Mark Goldberg, patient BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS THERAPY Reduces pain intensity, anxiety and depression Helps improve sleep duration and quality Reduces stress and feelings of overwhelm Increases self-awareness and greater sense of perspective Enjoy better relationships with your family/partner/spouse Love, eat, and sleep better Be more present and engaged with your whole life Experience peace of mind and a greater mind-body connection Improved focus at work or while studying Studies indicate reduced dependencies on prescriptions such as opiates Kabat-Zinn et al (1985) assessed mindfulness-based techniques in 90 chronic pain patients. Measures of pain, anxiety and depression were reduced immediately following a 10-week course and most improvements were maintained up to 15 months post-meditation training. FEATURES - Access to mindfulness therapies designed for a variety of medical conditions - learn the basics in 10 minute mindfulness exercises designed for beginners - Personalized progress page to track your stats - Optional use of an EEG headset that measures improvements of your brainwaves during mindfulness practice - Psychological evaluation testing and progress reports - Reminders to keep you on track with your practice - Options for you to continue your journey after your first path, with inspiring paths and one-off sessions on a range of topics such as stress relief, happiness, mental health and appreciation Download now and start training your mind for a healthier, happier life. CONNECT WITH US & SUPPORT Online - www.wellbrain.io support@wellbrain.io or sales@wellbrain.io PRICING WellBrain is free to use until further notice.  If you are interested in using WellBrain please contact us as this app is currently accessible via a physician or other professional health care worker for you to then use at home (you get your login and password via your provider or care physician).  We do provided  direct access accordingly so contact us at support@wellbrain.io or sales@wellbrain.io.  Other information is at www.wellbrain.io and www.wellbrain.co.

Screenshots

Patient Controller NR3 screens
WellBrain Go1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WellBrain Go at 100% against Patient Controller NR's 15%. WellBrain Go also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.4). Patient Controller NR's advantage is ratings volume (773 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

WellBrain Go holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patient Controller NR has 773 ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of WellBrain Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Patient Controller NR ships an update every 5 months, WellBrain Go every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Patient Controller NR versus WellBrain Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatient Controller NRWellBrain Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (773 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings773 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.5.511.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB42 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSt. Jude Medical, Inc.WellBrain Inc.

Customer experience

Patient Controller NR

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

WellBrain Go

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

WellBrain Go

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Patient Controller NR

No in-app purchases

None

WellBrain Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Patient Controller NR free?
Patient Controller NR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WellBrain Go free?
WellBrain Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Patient Controller NR or WellBrain Go?
WellBrain Go is rated higher. Patient Controller NR averages 2.4 out of 5 from 773 ratings, while WellBrain Go averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Patient Controller NR or WellBrain Go have ads?
Neither Patient Controller NR nor WellBrain Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Patient Controller NR or WellBrain Go?
Patient Controller NR ships an update every 5 months, and WellBrain Go every 3 months. Most recently, Patient Controller NR was updated on October 29, 2026 and WellBrain Go on October 20, 2026.

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