Comparison

Compex Coach vs PawSteps

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

Head to head
About

Compex Coach

This app guides users in setting training objectives, planning sessions, and receiving reminders for their Compex device. It offers detailed instructions on electrode placement, intensity management, and program specifics for various fitness and recovery goals. Users can also share their progress with friends.

Highlights
  • Set training objectives
  • Plan Compex sessions
  • Reminders for sessions
  • Electrode placement guidance
  • Program details and explanations
  • Share sessions with friends
Features
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Compex Coach App will guide you to set up your objectives, it will help you to plan your training and remind you when to have your next Compex session. Also, you can easily share your sessions with your friends. Examples of objectives available*: - Prepare for a 10km, half-marathon, marathon - Prepare for a cycling race - Prepare for a triathlon - Improve your core stabilisation - Increase your muscle volume - Improve your strength - Treat your tendinopathy - Treat your cervical pain - Treat your contracture - Prevent cramps - Prevent low back pain - Tone your arms - Firm your thighs And many others... App features: - Find an objective that fits your needs (eg: Prepare for a marathon, triathlon or cycling race, Treat a back pain or tendinopathy, Increase your strength…) and set up the plan to reach it. - Show you the right electrode placements - Display precise images of electrodes placements and body position according to the programme - Explain how to manage the stimulation intensity according to the programme - Provide all the details for each Compex programme (description, usages, effects, stimulation intensity, electrode placements) - Explain how muscle stimulation works For more information on Compex product, please visit our website www.compex.com *Objectives availability related to the product ***This app doesn't control your Compex device, it is meant to be used as a standalone app***

About

PawSteps

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PawSteps turns your daily steps into a cozy travel adventure. Choose a companion, set a daily goal, and explore a route inspired by iconic cities. As you walk, you’ll reach checkpoints, earn travel coins, complete quests, and collect postcards that remember which companion joined each journey. Features: • Daily step goals and route progress • Seven city-inspired journeys • Collectible postcards and companion stamps • Unlockable companions and cosmetic rewards • Weekly activity insights and streaks • Optional PawSteps Plus subscription • English and Turkish language support PawSteps reads activity data only after you grant permission. Health data is used to show your progress and is never used for advertising. PawSteps is designed for motivation and entertainment. It does not provide medical advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Compex Coach4 screens
PawSteps3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compex Coach at none against PawSteps's 2. Compex Coach also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). PawSteps's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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. PawSteps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Compex Coach asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compex Coach ships an update every 3 months, PawSteps every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Compex Coach versus PawSteps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompex CoachPawSteps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (308 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings308 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDJO, LLCMETIN SEYMEN

Bugs and requests

Compex Coach

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • 🐛 Won't let add multiple muscle groups on different programs

Requested features

8 requests
  • More comprehensive electrode placement map
  • More detailed instructions and exercise examples
  • Video demonstrations of exercises and calibration
  • Ability to rearrange missed sessions in the app
  • Synchronize functionality between the app and online coach
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  • More reporting and analytics for progress monitoring
  • Connect wireless devices for automatic progress monitoring
  • Track races and training periodisation

PawSteps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Compex Coach

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PawSteps

Subscriptions2
  • PawSteps Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PawSteps Plus Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Compex Coach free?
Compex Coach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PawSteps free?
PawSteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Compex Coach or PawSteps have ads?
Neither Compex Coach nor PawSteps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compex Coach or PawSteps?
Compex Coach ships an update every 3 months, and PawSteps every 8 days. Most recently, Compex Coach was updated on October 20, 2026 and PawSteps on October 8, 2026.

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