# Objective Zero vs Pain Coach by VA

Objective Zero and Pain Coach by VA both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of Objective Zero's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pain Coach by VA's. Pain Coach by VA's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pain Coach by VA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Objective Zero's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pain Coach by VA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Objective Zero | Pain Coach by VA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/objective-zero/id1304706914/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pain-coach-by-va/id6447589030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 112 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Objective Zero Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1304706913) | [US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/430646305) |

## What reviewers say

### Objective Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/objective-zero/id1304706914)

Connects US military service members and Veterans with a nationwide peer support network through secure voice, video, and text. It also provides access to mental health, wellness, and Veteran-related resources. Users can register to connect with the Pathfinder network or serve as a Pathfinder to support others.

**Highlights:** Secure voice, video, and text communication, Nationwide peer support network, Access to mental health resources, Wellness and Veteran-related resources, Pathfinder training (basic and advanced), Connect with other service members and Veterans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pain Coach by VA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pain-coach-by-va/id6447589030)

This app offers interactive tools and education for individuals managing chronic pain. It provides customizable support and in-the-moment activities based on current pain management research. Users can explore various techniques to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impacting their pain experience.

**Highlights:** In-depth pain management education, Customizable support options, In-the-moment practice activities, Tools for thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, Based on latest pain management research

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Objective Zero free?

Objective Zero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pain Coach by VA free?

Pain Coach by VA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Objective Zero or Pain Coach by VA?

Pain Coach by VA is rated higher. Objective Zero averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Pain Coach by VA averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Objective Zero or Pain Coach by VA have ads?

Neither Objective Zero nor Pain Coach by VA shows ads.

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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.*