Comparison

actiTENS vs Headox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

actiTENS

This application controls a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (TENS) device to relieve pain in adults. It offers personalized treatment programs, therapy monitoring, and mobility tracking. The app allows for secure cloud storage of preferences and data.

Highlights
  • TENS device control
  • Personalized treatment programs
  • Therapy monitoring
  • Mobility tracking (pedometer)
  • Secure cloud data storage
  • Patient account creation
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actiTENS is a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (TENS), operated via a mobile application and based on the TENS principle to relieve pain in adults. Back to an Active Life Specifically designed to offer an ergonomic and discreet solution, the device adapts to various body types and different areas of the body and can be worn under clothing. actiTENS comes with a wide range of accessories, including specialized electrodes and various fastening supports, all designed to optimize pain management during daily activities. One app, two functions The actiTENS app is a personalised treatment tool that allows users to both control the device via the integrated remote control function and access the list of programmes. The app also serves as a therapy monitoring tool through the “My Health” menu, and supports mobility tracking thanks to the built-in pedometer. Patient Account Creation and Cloud Security For an even more personalized experience, actiTENS offers the option to create a patient account. This account not only saves preferences and tracking data in a secure cloud. Creating an account ensures information portability, regardless of the smartphone used. This functionality ensures continuity in treatment monitoring, promoting optimal care. Recommendation from Healthcare Professionals Despite the customization available through the application, consulting a healthcare professional is recommended. This ensures proper electrode placement and the selection of programmes most suitable for each user's specific situation. actiTENS represents a innovative and discreet solution for pain management. With the integration of a pedometer and the option to create a patient account, it provides a comprehensive approach to well-being while ensuring the security and continuity of treatment monitoring. This application does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional under any circumstances. Users are advised to consult a doctor or a qualified healthcare professional before using actiTENS and before making any medical decisions. actiTENS is distributed in EU, the United States and Vietnam.

About

Headox

This medical app supports patients undergoing oxygen therapy. It simplifies administrative tasks and centralizes communication between patients and their healthcare provider, aiming to improve care quality and continuity.

Highlights
  • Oxygen therapy patient support
  • Treatment monitoring
  • Administrative task simplification
  • Centralized communication
  • Enhanced care continuity
Features
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Headox est une application mobile conçue pour les patients sous oxygénothérapie suivis par SOS Oxygène. Première application dédiée à la patientèle AVF en France, elle permet un suivi complet du traitement tout en facilitant la communication avec le prestataire. Grâce à Headox, les patients gagnent en autonomie, les démarches administratives sont simplifiées et les échanges entre les différents acteurs du parcours de soin sont centralisés, améliorant ainsi la qualité et la continuité de la prise en charge. L’accès à l’application est réservé aux patients disposant d’une ordonnance valide.

Screenshots

actiTENS4 screens
Headox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Headox at monthly against actiTENS's every 5 months. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

actiTENS ships an update every 5 months, Headox monthly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
actiTENS versus Headox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteractiTENSHeadox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB43 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSUBLIMEDSOS Oxygene

Customer experience

actiTENS

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive95.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative0.0%

Headox

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

actiTENS

No in-app purchases

None

Headox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is actiTENS free?
actiTENS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Headox free?
Headox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do actiTENS or Headox have ads?
Neither actiTENS nor Headox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, actiTENS or Headox?
actiTENS ships an update every 5 months, and Headox monthly. Most recently, actiTENS was updated on September 21, 2026 and Headox on September 21, 2026.

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