The BRACE vs TabCAT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The BRACE
This clinical research application facilitates in-clinic neuropsychological testing for individuals with HIV. It offers multiple testing protocols to aid in the development of a sensitive screening instrument for neurological complications.
- In-clinic neuropsychological testing
- Testing for people with HIV
- Multiple testing protocols (BRACE, BRACE Plus, Custom)
- Screening for neurological complications
- Supports antiretroviral therapy research
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The BRACE application is a clinical research application designed for in-clinic neuropsychological testing of people with HIV. There are three testing protocols, BRACE, BRACE Plus, and Custom Configuration. Together, with researchers across the country, we hope to develop a sensitive, non-invasive screening instrument for neurological complications among people with HIV on antiretroviral therapy. For more information or to setup a study at your institution please contact Digital Artefacts LLC, the creator of the BrainBaseline testing platform that is used to power the study.
TabCAT
This medical tool offers a suite of cognitive tests for assessing executive function, memory, language, motor skills, and visuospatial abilities. It also includes multidimensional questionnaires for subjects, informants, and examiners, designed for standardized measurement in clinical and research settings.
- Cognitive tests
- Executive function assessment
- Memory assessment
- Language assessment
- Motor skills assessment
- Visuospatial skills assessment
- Multidimensional questionnaires
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The Tablet-based Cognitive Assessment Tool (TabCAT) is an application developed at University of California San Francisco for the administration of clinical and research tools. The variety of tools available on TabCAT includes cognitive tests of executive function, memory, language, motor skills, and visuospatial skills. It also includes a set of multidimensional questionnaires that are subject-facing, informant-facing, or examiner-facing. TabCAT tools are designed for use in diverse settings, and automated administration and scoring ensure high precision and standardization of measurement. The tests can be used for assessment and longitudinal monitoring of cognitive and behavioral abilities in adults.
Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: TabCAT at 3 against The BRACE's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The BRACE against 5.0 for TabCAT. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
The BRACE ships an update every 7 months, TabCAT every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The BRACE | TabCAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 205 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Digital Artefacts L.L.C. | University of California at San Francisco |
Customer experience
The BRACE
TabCAT
In-app purchases
The BRACE
No in-app purchases
TabCAT
No in-app purchases
