Compex Coach vs PawSteps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Set training objectives
- Plan Compex sessions
- Reminders for sessions
- Electrode placement guidance
- Program details and explanations
- Share sessions with friends
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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***
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/
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Verdict
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.
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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.
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.
| Parameter | Compex Coach | PawSteps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (308 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 308 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DJO, LLC | METIN 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
Compex Coach
No in-app purchases
PawSteps
- PawSteps Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
- PawSteps Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
Questions
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