# Back Doctor | Pain Relief vs Back Rx

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Back Doctor | Pain Relief at none against Back Rx's 3. Back Doctor | Pain Relief also leads on ratings volume (75 vs 1). Back Rx's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Back Rx sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Back Doctor | Pain Relief asks for nothing beyond the download.

Back Rx holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Back Doctor | Pain Relief has 75 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Back Doctor | Pain Relief's written reviews are positive against 100% of Back Rx's.

Back Doctor | Pain Relief ships an update monthly, Back Rx every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Back Doctor | Pain Relief | Back Rx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-doctor-pain-relief/id1218493415/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-rx/id1484288564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **75** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 197 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Robert Watkins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1218493414) | [Heal Factory LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484288563) |

## What reviewers say

### Back Doctor | Pain Relief

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-doctor-pain-relief/id1218493415)

This program offers a comprehensive approach to back and neck pain relief through guided video tutorials and specialized exercises. It helps users strengthen core muscles, improve flexibility, and recover from various spinal conditions. The app is designed for home use and can be integrated with physical therapy.

**Highlights:** HD video tutorials for correct form, Automatic strength and activity level scoring, Mastered stretches with exact form, Specialized guides for specific pain, Optional shortened daily workouts, No complex equipment needed, Includes Neck Doctor program

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Back Rx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-rx/id1484288564)

This app offers a clinically proven program for back pain relief, combining guided physiotherapy routines with emotional support. It helps users improve mobility, reduce pain, and understand their condition through educational insights and a peer community.

**Highlights:** Guided video physiotherapy routines, Progress tracking (pain, movement, wellbeing), Educational insights on back health, Supportive peer community, Mind-body approach to healing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Semi-annual subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Back Doctor | Pain Relief free?

Back Doctor | Pain Relief is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Back Rx free?

Back Rx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Back Doctor | Pain Relief or Back Rx?

Back Rx is rated higher. Back Doctor | Pain Relief averages 4.8 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Back Rx averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Back Doctor | Pain Relief or Back Rx have ads?

Neither Back Doctor | Pain Relief nor Back Rx shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Back Doctor | Pain Relief or Back Rx?

Back Doctor | Pain Relief ships an update monthly, and Back Rx every 2 months. Most recently, Back Doctor | Pain Relief was updated on October 21, 2026 and Back Rx on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
