Comparison

CYPD vs WellPD by Empatica

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

Head to head
About

CYPD

This app helps Parkinson's patients manage their condition by tracking medication intake and analyzing tremor data from an Apple Watch. It visualizes tremor patterns, includes motion tests and diagnostic questionnaires, and generates reports for doctors.

Highlights
  • Medication intake tracking
  • Apple Watch tremor data analysis
  • Tremor visualization graphs
  • Motion tests
  • Diagnostic questionnaires
  • Medication schedule management
  • Doctor report generation
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CYPD app is intended for individual use by patients who suffer from trembling hyperkinesis (tremor) in Parkinson's disease. It keeps records of the intake of prescribed drugs, to increase treatment effectiveness by providing the doctor with accurate information about the patient’s tremor obtained from Apple Watch, as well as on the effects of anti-tremor medication the patient is currently on. The data obtained from Apple Watch is stored in the patient's smartphone and can be visualized. The information can be transferred to the doctor as reports according to any established form. CYPD app functional: - collecting information about patient`s health; - analysis of the data collected from Apple Watch; - displaying the patient's tremor as a graph; - motion tests; - diagnostic questionnaires for PD; - prescribed medications schedule management; - generating and sending tremor medication influence reports to the doctor. - provide your doctor with information about your health, stored in Apple HealthKit.

About

WellPD by Empatica

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WellPD is an FDA-cleared and CE-certified Parkinson’s monitoring system designed to help you navigate your Parkinson’s care. It pairs a companion app with a medical wearable device featuring monitoring technology designed specifically for Parkinson's. Alongside everyday monitoring, WellPD can also be used to perform clinical assessments requested by your clinician, generating a PKG clinician report used by your care team to help personalize your treatment plan. With WellPD by Empatica, you can monitor your motor symptoms, sleep, and physical activity, and stay on track with medication reminders. Key features: Monitor tremor, dyskinesia, and bradykinesia: daily summaries to spot patterns that are difficult to recall or describe, capturing insights beyond the clinic visit. Medication reminders: Manage your medications in-app, with built-in reminders to keep you on track. Sleep and activity tracking: Monitor overall health and identify trends and patterns in your Parkinson's. A certified medical device: FDA-cleared and CE-certified with an algorithm designed specifically for Parkinson’s. WellPD helps you to see patterns in your symptoms, better understand the impact of medication and routines, and approach clinical visits better prepared with meaningful, longitudinal data. All through a system designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday life. Regulatory USA: WellPD is a prescription-only device indicated for use to quantify kinematics of movement tremor, bradykinesia, and dyskinesia. Always refer to the product Manual for detailed instructions, warnings, precautions, and possible risks related to WellPD. WellPD should never be used to make medical or diagnostic decisions. Always seek a doctor's advice before using this app and before making any medical decisions. The WellPD app requires a compatible smartphone with Bluetooth connectivity and is available with a subscription plan. It is only designed to work with the WellPD device by Empatica and is exclusively available at empatica.com/store/wellpd.

Screenshots

CYPD4 screens
WellPD by Empatica4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WellPD by Empatica at every 5 weeks against CYPD's every 2 months. CYPD's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CYPD ships an update every 2 months, WellPD by Empatica every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CYPD versus WellPD by Empatica: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCYPDWellPD by Empatica
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB206 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperFORS NY IncEmpatica

In-app purchases

None

CYPD

No in-app purchases

None

WellPD by Empatica

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CYPD free?
CYPD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WellPD by Empatica free?
WellPD by Empatica is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CYPD or WellPD by Empatica have ads?
Neither CYPD nor WellPD by Empatica shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CYPD or WellPD by Empatica?
CYPD ships an update every 2 months, and WellPD by Empatica every 5 weeks. Most recently, CYPD was updated on October 22, 2026 and WellPD by Empatica on October 30, 2026.

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