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.
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.
- Adjust therapy settings
- Discreet control
- Neurostimulation system management
- Battery-free microstimulator information
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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 .
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.
- 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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nalu Remote Control | Patient Controller RC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (11 ratings) — better | 3.1 (112 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 21.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 112 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.6.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nalu Medical, Inc | Abbott |
Customer experience
Nalu Remote Control
Patient Controller RC
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
Nalu Remote Control
No in-app purchases
Patient Controller RC
No in-app purchases
Questions
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