Comparison

ParkinsonPod vs outSMARTPD

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

Head to head
About

ParkinsonPod

This app provides specially composed music with clear rhythms designed to enhance walking. It offers various genres and tempos to match individual walking paces, aiming to improve gait, stride length, and balance. Research suggests listening to rhythmic music can significantly benefit walking function.

Highlights
  • Specially composed music for walking
  • Clear, consistent rhythms
  • Multiple music genres
  • Four distinct tempos (steps per minute)
  • Simple one-tap interface
  • English language option
  • Research-backed benefits for gait
Features
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ParkinsonPod is music specially composed for Walking. Captivating music with a very clear rhythm. Made in different music genres: marches, pop, pop-rock, and funk as well as a drum groove. Made in 4 tempos: 102, 107, 114, and 120 (indicates how many steps you walk per minute). From experience, most people can find a suitable walking pace within one of these 4 groups. All numbers start with a count of 1-2-1-2 - here the tempo is set. The app is updated 1-2 times a year with new music tracks. The app is very simple to use: Open the App and press the tempo you want to go at. If you want to listen to the numbers in English, this can be selected. The research behind: in January 2018, a large international analysis was published which concluded that listening to the rhythm while walking has a very beneficial effect on function: for e.g. the pace and stride length increase, footwork improves, balance improves. In 9 out of 10, listening to the ParkinsonPod IMMEDIATELY improves time. After about 3 weeks of walking training for the music - 3-5 times a week for 20-45 minutes - improvement is seen at a time - even when not listening to music. The app was developed by the people behind the music: physiotherapist Birgitte Brabrand and musician Martin Jantzen. For more information: www.parkinsonpod.com

About

outSMARTPD

Features
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outSMARTPD is an app built to assess your symptoms and determine if they are Parkinsonian. To use the app, follow the instructions to complete the non-motor surveys and then take a few quick motor tests. Immediately, the app will return your percent likelihood of having Parkinson's Disease. NOTE: This app does not diagnose Parkinson's Disease. This app does not give out medical information or recommendations. Please consult a doctor for any and all abnormal symptoms. This app is simply a tool to help users understand their symptoms from the comfort of their own home; please visit a doctor for any medical guidance.

Screenshots

ParkinsonPod2 screens
outSMARTPD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: outSMARTPD at Free against ParkinsonPod's $17.99. outSMARTPD also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). ParkinsonPod's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

outSMARTPD is free to download; ParkinsonPod costs $17.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ParkinsonPod ships an update every 2 months, outSMARTPD every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ParkinsonPod versus outSMARTPD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParkinsonPodoutSMARTPD
Price$17.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB32 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMusic Made for Walking ApSoutSMARTPD LLC

In-app purchases

None

ParkinsonPod

No in-app purchases

None

outSMARTPD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ParkinsonPod free?
ParkinsonPod costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is outSMARTPD free?
outSMARTPD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ParkinsonPod or outSMARTPD have ads?
Neither ParkinsonPod nor outSMARTPD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ParkinsonPod or outSMARTPD?
ParkinsonPod ships an update every 2 months, and outSMARTPD every 2 weeks. Most recently, ParkinsonPod was updated on September 25, 2026 and outSMARTPD on October 30, 2026.

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