# StimRouter Plus vs Patient Controller RC

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | StimRouter Plus | Patient Controller RC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stimrouter-plus/id1480455034/reviews)** | [3.1 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patient-controller-rc-us/id6444318464/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **112** |
| Positive reviews | — | 21.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 15.6.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bioventus LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/887605153) | [Abbott](https://appshunter.io/developer/402314324) |

## What reviewers say

### StimRouter Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stimrouter-plus/id1480455034)

Control neuromodulation devices with this app. Select stimulation programs and adjust levels for connected devices individually. A compatible device is required for operation.

**Highlights:** Control stimulation programs, Adjust stimulation levels, Manage individual devices, Connect to StimRouter Plus system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Patient Controller RC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patient-controller-rc-us/id6444318464)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Effective pain relief and device functionality
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy control
- 🔧 Works well on supported iPhone models
- 💪 Reliable implant performance for chronic pain management
- 🤝 Good customer support in some regions

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Severely outdated iPhone compatibility (lags 2-3+ years behind current models)
- 📱 Forces users to carry multiple phones simultaneously
- 🐢 Extremely slow update cycle for new device support
- 🔌 Provided iPhone SE controller has poor battery life
- 🔗 Frequent app disconnections requiring restarts

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Support for iPhone 15, 16, 17 and newer models
- Android app version
- Apple Watch app integration
- Sleep timer functionality
- User-adjustable intermittent pulse programs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StimRouter Plus free?

StimRouter Plus 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, StimRouter Plus or Patient Controller RC?

StimRouter Plus is rated higher. StimRouter Plus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Patient Controller RC averages 3.1 from 112 ratings.

### Do StimRouter Plus or Patient Controller RC have ads?

Neither StimRouter Plus nor Patient Controller RC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StimRouter Plus or Patient Controller RC?

StimRouter Plus ships an update every 13 months, and Patient Controller RC every 4 months. Most recently, StimRouter Plus was updated on September 24, 2026 and Patient Controller RC on August 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*