Comparison

Patient Controller NR vs StimRouter Plus

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

StimRouter Plus

Control neuromodulation devices with this app. Select stimulation programs and adjust levels for connected devices individually. A compatible device is required for operation.

Highlights
  • Control stimulation programs
  • Adjust stimulation levels
  • Manage individual devices
  • Connect to StimRouter Plus system
Features
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The StimRouter Plus™ mobile application is used in conjunction with the StimRouter Plus® Neuromodulation System. With StimRouter Plus™, the user will now have control over the stimulation of all connected devices, including selecting different stimulation programs as well as the stimulation level. Connected devices can be controlled individually by selecting the desired StimRouter Plus® device. *Please note that a StimRouter Plus® device is required to utilize and operate the StimRouter Plus™ application.

Screenshots

Patient Controller NR3 screens
StimRouter Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StimRouter Plus at 5.0 against Patient Controller NR's 2.4. Patient Controller NR's advantage is ratings volume (732 vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 13 months). 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

StimRouter Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patient Controller NR has 732 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Patient Controller NR ships an update every 5 months, StimRouter Plus every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Patient Controller NR versus StimRouter Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatient Controller NRStimRouter Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (732 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings732 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.5.5 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSt. Jude Medical, Inc.Bioventus LLC

Customer experience

Patient Controller NR

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

StimRouter Plus

All ratings2 ratings
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

StimRouter Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Patient Controller NR

No in-app purchases

None

StimRouter Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Patient Controller NR free?
Patient Controller NR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StimRouter Plus free?
StimRouter Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Patient Controller NR or StimRouter Plus?
StimRouter Plus is rated higher. Patient Controller NR averages 2.4 out of 5 from 732 ratings, while StimRouter Plus averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Patient Controller NR or StimRouter Plus have ads?
Neither Patient Controller NR nor StimRouter Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Patient Controller NR or StimRouter Plus?
Patient Controller NR ships an update every 5 months, and StimRouter Plus every 13 months. Most recently, Patient Controller NR was updated on September 25, 2026 and StimRouter Plus on September 24, 2026.

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