BLAST Technology vs Polly's Place
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLAST Technology
This application enables users to utilize bi-lateral alternating stress tactile technology with their original TouchPoints devices. Complete a personalized stress profile to discover effective stress management techniques and then pair your devices to experience rapid de-stressing.
- Bi-lateral alternating stress tactile technology
- TouchPoints original device integration
- Personalized Stress Profile
- Rapid de-stressing
- Device pairing
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This app allows users to use BLAST (bi-lateral alternating stress tactile) via their TouchPoints original devices. Take our Personalized Stress Profile to learn how best to address stress for your stress profile and then pair your devices to the app to use BLAST technology to de-stress in seconds!
Polly's Place
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Polly's Place is a supportive community built for people affected by Parkinson's disease — whether you're living with a diagnosis, caring for a loved one, or supporting a family member. FIND YOUR PEOPLE Our matching system connects you with members who share your symptoms, medications, treatment history, and stage of the journey. Real connections based on real shared experience — not just a list of strangers. COMMUNITY FORUMS Browse and post across topics that matter most: Newly Diagnosed, Daily Living Tips, Symptoms & Treatment, Exercise & Movement, Caregiver Corner, Emotional Wellbeing, Research & News, and more. PRIVATE MESSAGING Message your matches directly. MEDICATION REMINDERS Set reminders for your PD medications so you never miss a dose. BUILT FOR PARKINSON'S Polly's Place includes a Simplified Mode designed specifically for people with tremors or cognitive changes — larger buttons, bigger text, and cleaner screens throughout the app. WHO IS THIS FOR? People living with Parkinson's disease · Caregivers and care partners · Family members and friends · Healthcare professionals IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE Polly's Place is a peer support community — not a medical service. Content is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician with questions about your health. Questions or feedback? Reach out at pollysplace.org.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BLAST Technology at every 2 weeks against Polly's Place's every 3 months. BLAST Technology also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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.
BLAST Technology ships an update every 2 weeks, Polly's Place every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | BLAST Technology | Polly's Place |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | VMAS Solutions, LLC | Kevin Stewart |
In-app purchases
BLAST Technology
No in-app purchases
Polly's Place
No in-app purchases
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