BioWave+ vs PROTECT3D for iPhone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BioWave+
This wearable technology offers a non-opioid solution for pain relief, utilizing a pro-athlete and military-tested method. It provides a smarter approach to pain blocking for everyday users.
- Non-opioid pain blocking
- Wearable technology
- Pro athlete proven
- Military tested
- Smarter pain relief
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BioWave+ is a non-opioid, wearable, pro athlete proven and military tested, smarter pain blocking technology – now available for everyone
PROTECT3D for iPhone
This app uses 3D scanning technology to create custom-fit protective gear for athletes. It allows users to easily scan themselves or collaborate with designers for personalized protection, optimizing comfort and mobility.
- 3D scanning with smartphone camera
- Customized protective devices
- Athlete registration
- Order status tracking
- Collaboration with design engineers
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Compete without limits using the power of 3D technology with the PROTECT3D app! PROTECT3D designs and manufactures anatomically precise protective devices for athletes based on a 3D scan. Each device is customized for the individual athlete, optimized for protection, comfort, and mobility. Highlighted features: • The PROTECT3D app makes 3D scanning as easy as taking a video with your TrueDepth camera equipped smartphone. • Select from a range of custom products and follow the on-screen instructions to take a 3D scan, or collaborate with one of our Design Engineers to bring your brand new idea to life. • Register athletes and track order status to make protecting your team as seamless as possible. Standard devices are used for applications in areas including but not limited to: • Collarbone • Shoulder • Sternum • Rib • Finger • Thumb • Hand • Wrist • Leg • Foot • Head • Ankle Note: Log-In information is required for full use of the PROTECT3D app. After submitting the Sign Up form, you'll be contacted by a member of our team with additional instructions to complete account setup.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PROTECT3D for iPhone at 100% against BioWave+'s 50%. PROTECT3D for iPhone also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9). BioWave+'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
PROTECT3D for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of BioWave+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of PROTECT3D for iPhone's.
BioWave+ ships an update every 4 weeks, PROTECT3D for iPhone every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BioWave+ | PROTECT3D for iPhone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Biowave Corporation | Protect3d |
Customer experience
BioWave+
PROTECT3D for iPhone
In-app purchases
BioWave+
No in-app purchases
PROTECT3D for iPhone
No in-app purchases
