Comparison

Boston Sensor vs OPSB Sensor

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

Head to head
About

Boston Sensor

This app wirelessly records and displays the internal temperature of a brace, allowing patients to track their actual wear time. Downloaded reports show daily wear patterns and average hours worn, which can be emailed to healthcare providers.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth Low Energy sensor integration
  • Records internal brace temperature
  • Tracks actual wear time
  • Generates daily wear pattern reports
  • Calculates average hours worn per day
  • Email reports to care team
Features
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The Boston Sensor is a wireless Bluetooth Low Energy sensor that records the internal temperature of the brace so the patient can see their actual wear time. This data may be downloaded via your smartphone or tablet. The downloaded report shows the daily wear patterns and the average hours worn per day over the selected time period. These reports can be easily sent via email to any member of your care team to review such as your Physician, Orthotist, Physical Therapist, or Nurse.

About

OPSB Sensor

This app connects to sensors on orthotic braces to monitor patient wear patterns using thermal data. It offers real-time visualization, cloud storage, and secure, encrypted access. Gamification features encourage patient adherence to treatment plans.

Highlights
  • Real-time thermal data visualization
  • Cloud-based data storage
  • Bluetooth and QR code syncing
  • Automatic data upload
  • Encrypted and secure data access
  • Gamified patient engagement
Features
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The OPSB Sensor App is a cutting-edge healthcare solution developed by Boston O&P, designed to enhance patient care and compliance with orthotic braces. Our application interfaces with sensor devices attached to our orthotic braces, capturing thermal data to ensure optimal usage by patients. Key features include: Real-time Data Visualization: Users can access and monitor thermal data captured by the sensor device in real-time, providing valuable insights into brace usage. Cloud-Based Architecture: Seamlessly sync and store data in the cloud for easy access and analysis. Bluetooth Connectivity: Utilize Bluetooth technology and QR code pairing for effortless syncing between the sensor device and smartphones/tablets. Automatic Data Upload: Data is automatically uploaded to the cloud once the device is connected via Bluetooth, eliminating manual intervention. Encrypted Data: All data is encrypted and accessible via a password-protected portal, ensuring confidentiality and security. User-Specific Security: Customize access levels with user-specific security permissions, ensuring data integrity. Multilingual Support: Available in English and Spanish, with support for additional languages in the future. Patient Engagement: Incorporate gamification elements to motivate patient participation and adherence to treatment plans. Interactive Communication: Engage users with periodic praise, fostering ongoing engagement.

Screenshots

Boston Sensor4 screens
OPSB Sensor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OPSB Sensor at 100% against Boston Sensor's 33%. OPSB Sensor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). Boston Sensor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OPSB Sensor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boston Sensor has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Boston Sensor's written reviews are positive against 100% of OPSB Sensor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boston Sensor ships an update every 2 weeks, OPSB Sensor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Boston Sensor versus OPSB Sensor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoston SensorOPSB Sensor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue MaestroDigital Health Solutions

Customer experience

Boston Sensor

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

OPSB Sensor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Boston Sensor

No in-app purchases

None

OPSB Sensor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boston Sensor free?
Boston Sensor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OPSB Sensor free?
OPSB Sensor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Boston Sensor or OPSB Sensor?
OPSB Sensor is rated higher. Boston Sensor averages 3.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while OPSB Sensor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Boston Sensor or OPSB Sensor have ads?
Neither Boston Sensor nor OPSB Sensor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boston Sensor or OPSB Sensor?
Boston Sensor ships an update every 2 weeks, and OPSB Sensor every 2 months. Most recently, Boston Sensor was updated on September 26, 2026 and OPSB Sensor on September 30, 2026.

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