Comparison

Shockwave Therapy vs Dr. Finder

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

Head to head
About

Shockwave Therapy

This app offers detailed treatment instructions for 10 common conditions using Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT). It includes energy data, contraindications, and allows users to log treatment notes and energy levels for specific conditions.

Highlights
  • Treatment instructions for 10 conditions
  • Energy data logging
  • Contraindication information
  • 3D body view
  • Patient education tool
  • Treatment notes
Features
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For users of Extracorporal Shockwave Therapy machines, this app provides detailed treatment instructions (focussed ESWT) for 10 common conditions, plus energy data, contraindications and the ability to keep energy level data and treatment notes for your most common conditions. Conditions covered are Achillodynia, Calcific tendonitis, Golfers Elbow, Patellar tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, pseudoarthrosis, tennis elbow, tibial stress syndrome, trigger points and trochanteric tendonitis. General guidelines and contraindications are also covered. This app features a 3D view of the body, plus individual treatment guidelines with clear images for PiezoWave ESWT treatments. A great way to educate patients and support this powerful therapy!

About

Dr. Finder

Easily locate available doctors and clinics based on patient reviews. This tool helps you find the best healthcare providers to meet your specific needs.

Highlights
  • Find available doctors
  • Locate clinics
  • Check patient reviews
  • Smart search functionality
  • Quick doctor discovery
Features
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Dr​ Finder is a smart and quick way to help a patient find the best available doctor or clinic to satisfy their need. This is done by checking the reviews left by previous patients on the doctor they are looking to visit. Dr. Finder هي طريقة ذكية وسريعة لمساعدة المريض على العثور على أفضل طبيب أو عيادة متوفرة لتلبية احتياجاتهم. يتم ذلك عن طريق التحقق من المراجعات التي تركها المرضى السابقون على الطبيب الذي يتطلعون إلى زيارته.

Screenshots

Dr. Finder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dr. Finder at Free against Shockwave Therapy's $4.99. Dr. Finder also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Shockwave Therapy's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 11.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, 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

Dr. Finder is free to download; Shockwave Therapy costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shockwave Therapy holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shockwave Therapy ships an update every 4 months, Dr. Finder every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shockwave Therapy versus Dr. Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShockwave TherapyDr. Finder
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB40 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperElvation Medical GmbHAL AWAEL AL WATANIA

Customer experience

Shockwave Therapy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Dr. Finder

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shockwave Therapy

No in-app purchases

None

Dr. Finder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shockwave Therapy free?
Shockwave Therapy costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dr. Finder free?
Dr. Finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shockwave Therapy or Dr. Finder?
Shockwave Therapy is rated higher. Shockwave Therapy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Dr. Finder averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Shockwave Therapy or Dr. Finder have ads?
Neither Shockwave Therapy nor Dr. Finder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shockwave Therapy or Dr. Finder?
Shockwave Therapy ships an update every 4 months, and Dr. Finder every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shockwave Therapy was updated on October 5, 2026 and Dr. Finder on October 20, 2026.

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