Comparison

Shockwave Therapy vs Responsum for CKD

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

Responsum for CKD

Access curated summaries of CKD research, treatments, and living tips vetted by experts. Connect with a patient community, store your medical information in a secure One-Sheet, and find resources like clinical trials and support groups.

Highlights
  • CKD article summaries
  • Patient community connection
  • Secure Patient One-Sheet
  • Access to clinical trials
  • Financial assistance resources
  • Patient support groups
Features
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Key Features: • With the Responsum for CKD app, you’ll receive a continuous stream of updated, CKD-related article summaries on every important topic, including research, treatments, and living tips - all vetted by an independent Content Advisory Council made up of leading experts. • Connect with other patients like you and join a growing patient community to share stories, advice, and experiences. • Keep everything in one place with our Patient One-Sheet, a secure, printable, and shareable form that allows you to easily store and maintain all your basic information – doctors, insurance info, medications, and their dosages, and other key data. • Find access to useful resources such as clinical trials, financial assistance, and patient support groups. "Responsum Health reminds our community members that content on our platform is not meant to be taken as medical advice; but rather helpful and informative insights to help you manage your condition and under the care of your physician. It's imperative that you work with your doctor and get their insights before making any changes, adjustments or modifications to your established care plan."

Screenshots

Responsum for CKD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Responsum for CKD at 100% against Shockwave Therapy's 0%. Responsum for CKD also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.9 vs 4.0). Shockwave Therapy's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). On 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

Responsum for CKD 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

Responsum for CKD holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Responsum for CKD has 178 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Shockwave Therapy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Responsum for CKD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shockwave Therapy ships an update every 4 months, Responsum for CKD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and July 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Shockwave Therapy versus Responsum for CKD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShockwave TherapyResponsum for CKD
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.9 (178 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2178 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB66 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperElvation Medical GmbHResponsum Inc

Customer experience

Shockwave Therapy

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

Responsum for CKD

All ratings178 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shockwave Therapy

No in-app purchases

None

Responsum for CKD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shockwave Therapy free?
Shockwave Therapy costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Responsum for CKD free?
Responsum for CKD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shockwave Therapy or Responsum for CKD?
Responsum for CKD is rated higher. Shockwave Therapy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Responsum for CKD averages 4.9 from 178 ratings.
Do Shockwave Therapy or Responsum for CKD have ads?
Neither Shockwave Therapy nor Responsum for CKD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shockwave Therapy or Responsum for CKD?
Shockwave Therapy ships an update every 4 months, and Responsum for CKD every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shockwave Therapy was updated on June 5, 2026 and Responsum for CKD on July 29, 2026.

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