Comparison

OrthoStat vs POTS

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

Head to head
About

OrthoStat

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
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Think of the OrthoStat app as your personal health assistant! Orthostatic hypotension is a drop in blood pressure that occurs when you stand up from a seated or lying position. It causes a wide array of symptoms including light-headedness, dizziness, blurry vision, and can cause you to pass out when you stand up. Identifying this problem is made simple with OrthoStat, which walks you through the process of measuring orthostatic vitals with visual and voice commands in the process described by the most current guidelines. OrthoStat also interprets the results, identifies abnormal findings, keeps a log of your readings, and you can even print your results to share and discuss with your doctor. DISCLAIMER OrthoStat is intended to be used as a means to collect data for personal tracking and to be shared with your doctor. The app is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We assume no liability for any personal harm or injury sustained as a result of using this application.

About

POTS

This app helps individuals manage chronic illnesses like POTS, CFS, and long COVID by providing tools to track symptoms, medications, and vital signs. It integrates with Apple Health for comprehensive wellness management and offers customizable alerts and detailed insights for better doctor communication.

Highlights
  • Symptom logging in seconds
  • Medication reminders
  • Heart rate & vitals monitoring
  • Tailored health journal
  • Progress analytics
  • Comprehensive wellness tracking
  • Customizable alerts
Features
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POTS symptoms can be hard to recall between appointments. If you live with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, use this POTS buddy to keep daily notes for your care team. Record heart rate, medications, and what you felt in one place. Keep those details together instead of spreading them across spreadsheets, messy notebooks, or fragmented health apps. It’s time for an easier, smarter, and personalized way to track your health journey. Meet POTS Tracker, the comprehensive health monitor designed specifically for people battling chronic illness, fatigue, tachycardia, and dysautonomia. Whether you are navigating orthostatic symptoms, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), or long COVID-related symptoms, you can keep the details together. Whether you call yourself a potsie or simply live with POTS, record what matters to you each day. Use this dysautonomia tracker to record symptoms, heart rate, blood pressure (BP), mood, medications, salt intake, and exercise. Sync daily health data with Apple Health. Why use this POTS app? Log symptoms in seconds. Record tachycardia episodes, dizziness, fatigue, and orthostatic changes. Medication reminders help you remember what to log. If your routine includes midodrine, metoprolol or propranolol, note those names alongside daily symptoms. Heart rate and vitals: connect with Apple Health and wearable devices such as Apple Watch to review HRV, ECG, VO2 levels, and daily fitness. Tailored health journal: use a POTS symptom log to note mood, dietary salt (sodium) intake, or triggers, pacing, and symptom patterns over time. Visible progress and detailed insights: review daily logs before your next doctor’s visit. If ivabradine or fludrocortisone is part of your own medication record, keep those notes with your symptoms and vital readings. Comprehensive wellness tracking: record fitness, mood, exercise tolerance, and hydration alongside symptoms. Customizable alerts remind you to track key vitals and symptoms. Designed with you in mind: Busy Professionals: No time? No problem. POTS Tracker makes daily symptom tracking quicker and more bearable. Log your day in seconds, freeing you to focus on your busy life. Chronic Illness Patients: Detailed and tailored symptom tracking means better care. Clearly communicate your experience with your healthcare team using detailed journals, symptom logs, and heart rate insights. Fitness Enthusiasts: Stay on top of your fitness goals safely, tracking vital metrics like heart rate variability (HRV), ECG, and VO2 levels. Exercise smarter, pace better, and monitor progress confidently. Trusted by thousands already thriving despite dysautonomia: “Finally, an app built specifically for my condition. I feel seen, heard, and empowered!” “Super easy, even on brain fog days. The alerts keep me consistent. Highly recommend!” "Life-changing simplicity. This app made tracking my symptoms and heart rate effortless." Keep your notes clear so you can describe your days with less guesswork. POTS Tracker is more than a symptom diary; it’s your comprehensive, easy-to-use wellness companion. Download POTS Tracker free now and join the thousands of patients who’ve simplified their journey through POTS. Own your health today. Disclaimer: Any insights provided by POTS Tracker do not constitute medical advice. The app is designed for tracking purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OrthoStat4 screens
POTS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OrthoStat at none against POTS's 10. OrthoStat also leads on iOS requirement (11.3 vs 15.5). POTS's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. POTS sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. OrthoStat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for OrthoStat against 3.1 for POTS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OrthoStat versus POTS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrthoStatPOTS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)3.1 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.3 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB218 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsterianDigital Therapeutics

Customer experience

OrthoStat

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

POTS

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

OrthoStat

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

POTS

Subscriptions9
  • easy pass$5.997 Days
  • weather max$9.993 Months
  • flex pass$9.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • carey ai max$19.991 Month
  • smart pass$24.991 Year
  • carey ai ultra$29.991 Month
  • Extended Trial3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • yearly access3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • 7-Day Trial7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • carey ai credits$8.99

Questions

Is OrthoStat free?
OrthoStat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is POTS free?
POTS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OrthoStat or POTS?
POTS is rated higher. OrthoStat averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while POTS averages 3.1 from 7 ratings.
Do OrthoStat or POTS have ads?
Neither OrthoStat nor POTS shows ads.

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