# TracPatch Knee vs Physical Therapy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TracPatch Knee at none against Physical Therapy's 22. TracPatch Knee also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Physical Therapy's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 60%) and ratings volume (156 vs 9). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Physical Therapy sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. TracPatch Knee asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for TracPatch Knee against 4.4 for Physical Therapy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physical Therapy has 156 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of TracPatch Knee's written reviews are positive against 81% of Physical Therapy's.

TracPatch Knee ships an update every 2 months, Physical Therapy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TracPatch Knee | Physical Therapy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracpatch-knee/id1438219554/reviews) | **[4.4 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physical-therapy-acl-and-knee/id1477712207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **156** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **81.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Consensus Orthopedics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434767853) | [Cura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477712206) |

## What reviewers say

### TracPatch Knee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracpatch-knee/id1438219554)

This app provides a smart, connected solution for remote patient monitoring in orthopedics. It captures key daily activities and range of motion to offer healthcare providers real-time insights into patient recovery, enabling proactive care adjustments and improved outcomes.

**Highlights:** Remote patient monitoring, Objective data capture, Predictive outcomes, Continuous activity tracking, Range of motion monitoring, Real-time recovery insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Physical Therapy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physical-therapy-acl-and-knee/id1477712207)

This app offers guided video exercises and personalized programs for knee and ACL recovery, developed by experienced physical therapists. It includes advanced range of motion tracking and direct access to professional support to help users stay motivated and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

**Highlights:** Guided video exercises, Personalized recovery programs, Range of motion tracking, Direct physical therapist support, Achievement rewards, Pre-surgery preparation

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Discount | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $35.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $45.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $164.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual Upgrade | $174.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $239.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Subscription | $249.99 | per year |
| 30-minute video PT session | $49.99 | one-time |
| 30-minute video PT session | $54.99 | one-time |
| Video PT Session | $64.99 | one-time |
| 60 Minute Video PT Session | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective for recovery
- 👍 Easy to use and follow
- 🚑 Helpful for PT at home
- 📈 Tracks progress well
- 💬 Responsive support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 🔍 Limited exercise options
- 🕰️ Slow/confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot input future surgery date
- App won't open or load properly

**Requested features**

- Customizable exercise plans
- Support for more surgery types
- Improved app stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TracPatch Knee free?

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

### Is Physical Therapy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TracPatch Knee or Physical Therapy?

Physical Therapy is rated higher. TracPatch Knee averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Physical Therapy averages 4.4 from 156 ratings.

### Do TracPatch Knee or Physical Therapy have ads?

Neither TracPatch Knee nor Physical Therapy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TracPatch Knee or Physical Therapy?

TracPatch Knee ships an update every 2 months, and Physical Therapy every 5 weeks. Most recently, TracPatch Knee was updated on October 24, 2026 and Physical Therapy on October 29, 2026.

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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.*