StimRouter Plus vs Patient Controller RC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StimRouter Plus
Control neuromodulation devices with this app. Select stimulation programs and adjust levels for connected devices individually. A compatible device is required for operation.
- Control stimulation programs
- Adjust stimulation levels
- Manage individual devices
- Connect to StimRouter Plus system
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The StimRouter Plus™ mobile application is used in conjunction with the StimRouter Plus® Neuromodulation System. With StimRouter Plus™, the user will now have control over the stimulation of all connected devices, including selecting different stimulation programs as well as the stimulation level. Connected devices can be controlled individually by selecting the desired StimRouter Plus® device. *Please note that a StimRouter Plus® device is required to utilize and operate the StimRouter Plus™ application.
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: StimRouter Plus at 5.0 against Patient Controller RC's 3.1. Patient Controller RC's advantage is ratings volume (112 vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
StimRouter Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patient Controller RC has 112 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
StimRouter Plus ships an update every 13 months, Patient Controller RC every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StimRouter Plus | Patient Controller RC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.1 (112 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 21.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 112 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 15.6.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Bioventus LLC | Abbott |
Customer experience
StimRouter Plus
Patient Controller RC
Bugs and requests
StimRouter Plus
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
StimRouter Plus
No in-app purchases
Patient Controller RC
No in-app purchases
Questions
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