Shockwave Therapy vs Vertige
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Treatment instructions for 10 conditions
- Energy data logging
- Contraindication information
- 3D body view
- Patient education tool
- Treatment notes
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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!
Vertige
This app helps individuals experiencing vertigo and dizziness identify potential triggers by tracking daily habits and episodes. It provides weekly reports to help users understand patterns and share findings with healthcare professionals for better management.
- Track vertigo episodes and severity
- Identify potential triggers (food, stress, weather)
- Log daily habits and influences
- Receive weekly and bi-weekly reports
- Share findings with your doctor
- Track weather, stress, screen time, sleep, and more
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With the Vertige iOS app, vertigo sufferers can discover potential triggers and track episodes with the click of a button. Frustrated by dizziness and vertigo that seem to come out of nowhere? Wish there was a way to take back control of your life? We’re here to help! The Vertige app is the only vertigo tracker which helps you identify trends and gives you a weekly and bi-weekly report of your daily habits. Entering data into your Daily Summary integrates into a report that allows you to identify triggers that could be exacerbating your vertigo. Our app was created by someone who suffers from vestibular disorders and understands the feelings of confusion, anxiety, and sometimes, helplessness. Take the first step in gaining control of your vertigo and realizing your spiritual & physical potential, and bringing balance back into your life! GETTING STARTED: 1. Download the Vertige app onto your device. 2. Register via email or Apple ID 3. Answer some simple questions to help us get to know you better 4. Start tracking! THE BENEFITS OF USING VERTIGE: Quickly and efficiently track your habits to identify what outside influences (food, stress, weather, etc) are contributing to your feelings of dizziness, off-balance, and vertigo Ability to track weather, stress, screen time, movement, sleep, foods, caffeine and water intake, medications and womens’ cycles Track vertigo episode length and severity At a glance, view all tracked items in Daily Summary Weekly reports give an overview in an easy to read line graph Share findings with your doctor to discover patterns and coordinate care PRIVACY AND PROTECTION Any data that we collect is used to improve your Vertige experience. We will never sell or share your information without your consent. We never allow critical apps, such as calls and text messaging, to be monitored or compromised. Privacy Policy: https://vertige.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ __ Got a question for us? Reach out at https://vertige.app/contact-us
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Vertige at Free against Shockwave Therapy's $4.99. Vertige also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Shockwave Therapy's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Vertige is free to download; Shockwave Therapy costs $4.99 up front. Vertige sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Shockwave Therapy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shockwave Therapy holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
Shockwave Therapy ships an update every 4 months, Vertige every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shockwave Therapy | Vertige |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 15.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elvation Medical GmbH | Vertige, LLC |
Customer experience
Shockwave Therapy
Vertige
In-app purchases
Shockwave Therapy
No in-app purchases
Vertige
- Weekly14 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly Access14 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Annual Subscription14 Days trial$59.991 Year





