Comparison

Patient Controller NR vs DoctorPlan

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

DoctorPlan

This app acts as a digital health diary, allowing users to track symptoms, vitals, and lifestyle choices. It provides personalized care plans, educational content, and interactive lessons to help manage treatment plans effectively between doctor visits.

Highlights
  • Customized care plans
  • Symptom and vital tracking
  • Personalized patient education
  • Interactive video and audio lessons
  • Patient reported outcomes
  • Apple Health synchronization
Features
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DoctorPlan believes that health happens between doctor visits. With DoctorPlan, you maintain an intelligent digital diary of your health - your symptoms, vitals, lifestyle and much more - so your doctor can review your progress and personalize your care. The app is personalized for you – specific to your health condition and your doctor’s treatment plan. Download the app to Get Informed, Stay Up to Date, and Manage your Treatment Plan - effectively. With the app, you have access to the personalized DoctorPlan experience, including: • Customized Care Plans – receive personalized information and reminders before and after doctor visits, surgeries, and more. • Symptoms, Vitals, and Lifestyle Tracking – easily track your Symptoms like pain, nausea and more – with follow on questions like your doctor would ask, as well as Vitals like Blood Pressure, Weight, Sleep, etc. - to assist with diagnosis, treatment, post-surgical care, and recovery. • Personalized Patient Education - bite-sized articles, specific to your condition, treatment, preparation, procedures, and recovering at home. • Interactive Videos and Audio Lessons - guided exercises for prehab and rehab, lessons for mindfulness and restorative breathing, and yoga - all mapped to specific preparatory and recovery protocols. • Patient Reported Outcomes – Interactive questionnaires to help facilitate doctor appointments – health history, intake, monitoring, compliance, outcomes, and more. APPLE HEALTH: • Synchronize and import your step count via Apple Health. • DoctorPlan will merge your steps automatically. DoctorPlan is a platform developed by DoctorBox Health Inc., a venture funded digital health company in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you have feedback, questions, or concerns, please email us at: support@doctorplan.com Disclaimer - All information on Doctorplan is for educational pursuit and information purpose only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The viewer should always consult his or her healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own situation or if they have any questions regarding their medical condition, diagnosis, procedures, treatment plan, or other heath related topics. For a thorough evaluation and personalised medical advice, users are advised to consult a doctor in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. In case of a medical emergency please visit your doctor immediately.

Screenshots

Patient Controller NR3 screens
DoctorPlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DoctorPlan at 3.4 against Patient Controller NR's 2.4. DoctorPlan also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 15%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Patient Controller NR's advantage is ratings volume (772 vs 21) and iOS requirement (12.5.5 vs 15.6). 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

DoctorPlan holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patient Controller NR has 772 ratings behind it against 21, 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 40% of DoctorPlan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Patient Controller NR ships an update every 5 months, DoctorPlan monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Patient Controller NR versus DoctorPlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatient Controller NRDoctorPlan
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (772 ratings)3.4 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.3% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings772 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.5.5 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB135 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSt. Jude Medical, Inc.DoctorBox Health, Inc.

Customer experience

Patient Controller NR

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

DoctorPlan

All ratings19 ratings
Positive57.9%
Neutral15.8%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

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

DoctorPlan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Patient Controller NR

No in-app purchases

None

DoctorPlan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Patient Controller NR free?
Patient Controller NR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DoctorPlan free?
DoctorPlan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Patient Controller NR or DoctorPlan?
DoctorPlan is rated higher. Patient Controller NR averages 2.4 out of 5 from 772 ratings, while DoctorPlan averages 3.4 from 21 ratings.
Do Patient Controller NR or DoctorPlan have ads?
Neither Patient Controller NR nor DoctorPlan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Patient Controller NR or DoctorPlan?
Patient Controller NR ships an update every 5 months, and DoctorPlan monthly. Most recently, Patient Controller NR was updated on October 24, 2026 and DoctorPlan on October 24, 2026.

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