Comparison

Nalu Remote Control vs Patient Controller RC

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

Head to head
About

Nalu Remote Control

This application allows users to discreetly adjust therapy settings for a neurostimulation system. It provides control over treatment parameters for enhanced patient experience. More information about the system is available on the developer's website.

Highlights
  • Adjust therapy settings
  • Discreet control
  • Neurostimulation system management
  • Battery-free microstimulator information
Features
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The Nalu Remote Control Application is used to discretely adjust the therapy settings provided by the Nalu Neurostimulation System. For more information on Nalu's battery-free microstimulators, please go to www.nalumed.com .

About

Patient Controller RC

Manage your Abbott neuromodulation device programs from your smartphone. Control stimulation settings, monitor your device, and connect with your clinician remotely for adjustments and telehealth sessions.

Highlights
  • Turn stimulation ON/OFF
  • Select stimulation programs
  • Adjust stimulation amplitude
  • Check device battery
  • Monitor charging
  • Remote clinician connection
  • Secure in-app video chat
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This app is for use with Abbott rechargeable devices including the Eterna™ Spinal Cord Stimulation system and the Liberta RC™ DBS system. The Patient Controller (PC) Application was developed by Abbott for people living with chronic pain and movement disorders who are treated by Abbott neuromodulation devices. This application helps patients conveniently manage the programs prescribed by their physicians and uses Bluetooth® wireless technology to communicate between the implanted stimulator, Charger and the Patient Controller App. The Patient Controller Application runs on Abbott recommended devices (as mentioned below) and is easy to use, while the wireless interface provides patients the convenience of managing prescribed stimulation settings from a familiar iOS device. Some of the key functions available for patients include: - Turn stimulation ON/OFF - Select stimulation programs for changing therapy needs - Adjust stimulation amplitude - Check device battery - Monitor charging of the implanted stimulator - Adjust charger settings - Turn on MRI mode for MR Conditional systems - Activate and de-activate Surgery Mode In addition, NeuroSphere™ Virtual Clinic on the PC app enables users to connect with their clinicians for routine programming adjustments remotely. Secure in-app video chat enables telehealth sessions directly from within the PC application. THIS APP DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE, NOR SHOULD BE REGARDED AS COMPRISING MEDICAL ADVICE OF ANY NATURE. THE APP IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL JUDGEMENT AND TREATMENT BY A PHYSICIAN OR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. PATIENTS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR PHYSICIAN PRIOR TO MAKING ANY MEDICAL DECISIONS. IF YOU SUSPECT YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, PLEASE CONTACT EMERGENCY SERVICES OR YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. Note: - This application will work on select Appleⱡ iPhoneⱡ devices running iOS 15.6.1 or later. - For a list of compatible devices see https://www.NMmobiledevicesync.com/cp - For the Privacy Policy see https://www.virtualclinic.abbott/policies - For the Terms of Use see https://www.virtualclinic.abbott/policies - ⱡ iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. - Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG

Screenshots

Nalu Remote Control4 screens
Patient Controller RC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nalu Remote Control at 4.3 against Patient Controller RC's 3.1. Nalu Remote Control also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.6.1). Patient Controller RC's advantage is review sentiment (22% vs 0%) and ratings volume (112 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nalu Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patient Controller RC has 112 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Nalu Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 22% of Patient Controller RC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nalu Remote Control versus Patient Controller RC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNalu Remote ControlPatient Controller RC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (11 ratings) — better3.1 (112 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews21.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.6.1
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB79 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNalu Medical, IncAbbott

Customer experience

Nalu Remote Control

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Patient Controller RC

All ratings113 ratings
Positive44.2%
Neutral13.3%
Negative42.5%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive21.7%
Neutral14.1%
Negative64.1%

Bugs and requests

Nalu Remote Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Patient Controller RC

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App incompatible with iPhone 15, 16, 17 series
  • Frequent disconnections from device requiring app restart
  • App crashes and won't open
  • Password update rejection
  • Incompatibility with iOS 18.3.2 and newer
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  • Battery indicator not displaying correctly on newer phones

Requested features

9 requests
  • Support for iPhone 15, 16, 17 and newer models
  • Android app version
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Sleep timer functionality
  • User-adjustable intermittent pulse programs
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  • Screen brightness control for nighttime use
  • Remote programming capability
  • Faster Bluetooth connection speed
  • Monthly bug fix and security patches

In-app purchases

None

Nalu Remote Control

No in-app purchases

None

Patient Controller RC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nalu Remote Control free?
Nalu Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Patient Controller RC free?
Patient Controller RC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nalu Remote Control or Patient Controller RC?
Nalu Remote Control is rated higher. Nalu Remote Control averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Patient Controller RC averages 3.1 from 112 ratings.
Do Nalu Remote Control or Patient Controller RC have ads?
Neither Nalu Remote Control nor Patient Controller RC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nalu Remote Control or Patient Controller RC?
Nalu Remote Control ships an update every 4 months, and Patient Controller RC every 4 months. Most recently, Nalu Remote Control was updated on July 5, 2026 and Patient Controller RC on August 24, 2026.

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