Comparison

Shockwave Therapy vs TreatPath

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

TreatPath

Features
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TreatPath is a patient-centric care coordination and patient engagement mobile application that supports patients’ journey before and after procedure. The application automates and monitors patients´ preparation for implantation procedure and recovery procedures as well as provides timely information throughout the patient journey.  TreatPath application provides you with all the information about the procedure a via an efficient, user-friendly and interactive timeline. You will receive reminders about important tasks before and after the procedure, opportunity to fill documents, navigation to hospital on the day of procedure and all post-operative instructions, just to name a few. The objective of the application is to give you the best possible support at different phases of your care. You have all important information and support material in the application for successful care journey. Problems downloading or installing the app? Please contact care@buddyhealthcare.com. We are also more than eager to hear your opinions of the application. Any suggestions for improvement or other comments? You can submit your ideas to care@buddyhealthcare.com.

Screenshots

TreatPath3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TreatPath at Free against Shockwave Therapy's $4.99. TreatPath also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Shockwave Therapy's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shockwave Therapy ships an update every 4 months, TreatPath every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shockwave Therapy versus TreatPath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShockwave TherapyTreatPath
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB43 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperElvation Medical GmbHBuddy Healthcare Ltd Oy

In-app purchases

None

Shockwave Therapy

No in-app purchases

None

TreatPath

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shockwave Therapy free?
Shockwave Therapy costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TreatPath free?
TreatPath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shockwave Therapy or TreatPath have ads?
Neither Shockwave Therapy nor TreatPath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shockwave Therapy or TreatPath?
Shockwave Therapy ships an update every 4 months, and TreatPath every 2 months. Most recently, Shockwave Therapy was updated on June 5, 2026 and TreatPath on September 24, 2026.

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