# OrthoStat vs TachyMon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TachyMon at 58% against OrthoStat's 0%. TachyMon also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (288 vs 3). OrthoStat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.3 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TachyMon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OrthoStat asks for nothing beyond the download.

TachyMon holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TachyMon has 288 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of OrthoStat's written reviews are positive against 58% of TachyMon's.

## The numbers

| Metric | OrthoStat | TachyMon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthostat/id1361366516/reviews) | **[3.8 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tachymon/id1603517412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **288** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **58.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.3** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Asterian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271718942) | [Whip Development Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603514887) |

## What reviewers say

### OrthoStat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthostat/id1361366516)

This app guides users through measuring orthostatic vitals, interpreting results, and logging readings. It helps identify drops in blood pressure upon standing, which can cause dizziness or fainting. Users can print their data to share with their doctor.

**Highlights:** Guided orthostatic vital measurements, Visual and voice commands, Results interpretation, Abnormal finding identification, Reading log, Printable results for doctors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TachyMon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tachymon/id1603517412)

Receive immediate alerts for significant heart rate fluctuations, ideal for conditions like POTS or during exercise. Customize thresholds and receive detailed event tracking. Premium features offer advanced data visualization and reporting.

**Highlights:** Customizable heart rate threshold alerts, Haptic feedback for alerts, Real-time heart rate and average display, Alert event tracking and logging, Temporary alert silencing, Detailed monitoring data review, Shareable PDF reports (premium)

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TachyMon Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| TachyMon Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Continuous monitoring
- 🚨 Helpful alerts for heart rate spikes/drops
- 📊 Useful data tracking and visualization
- 🤖 Customizable settings and thresholds
- 💯 Accurate heart rate measurements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains Apple Watch battery quickly
- 🔒 Paywalled features that were previously free
- 🤯 Buggy and unreliable at times
- 📱 Lack of companion iPhone app for data review
- 🔇 Limited notification/alert customization

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections from heart rate monitor
- Inconsistent data sync between watch and phone
- Inability to reinstall app on new devices
- Freezing and crashing issues on latest updates

**Requested features**

- Add ability to log symptoms and notes
- Implement emergency contact alerts
- Improve data export and sharing options
- Enhance graphing and trend analysis tools
- Optimize battery usage and background monitoring


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OrthoStat free?

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

### Is TachyMon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OrthoStat or TachyMon?

TachyMon is rated higher. OrthoStat averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TachyMon averages 3.8 from 288 ratings.

### Do OrthoStat or TachyMon have ads?

Neither OrthoStat nor TachyMon shows ads.

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