Comparison

Shockwave Therapy vs STD Triage Ask dermatologist

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

STD Triage Ask dermatologist

Get anonymous answers from board-certified dermatologists about potential STDs or other skin concerns. Submit photos and questions for a personalized response within 24 hours, with no registration required.

Highlights
  • Anonymous dermatologist consultations
  • Photo submission for skin issues
  • Response within 24 hours
  • No registration required
  • Information on treatment and next steps
  • Expertise in STDs and intimate area skin problems
Features
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Are you worried that you may have a sexually transmitted disease (STD)? STD Triage anonymously connects you to a board-certified dermatologist in under 24 hours. To use, simply download the app, take two pictures of your skin problem (rashes, bumps, intimate issues, redness, spots, etc.) and submit your question. No registration. No hassle. Just an anonymous answer on what to do next. Your personalized answer from our dermatologists will contain medical information about your skin problem: what it most likely is, how it can be treated, and whether or not you should see a dermatologist or a STD testing clinic in-person. _______________________ FEATURES: RESEARCH-BACKED – STD Triage’s technology is backed by 4 peer-reviewed scientific papers and in hospitals. 8-HOUR, 24-HOUR and 48-HOUR RESPONSE TIME GUARANTEED - STD Triage responds within hours. 24/7 online customer support. BOARD-CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGISTS – Dermatologists on STD Triage are board-certified with over 10 years of specialized training at top medical institutions and vetted by a senior medical advisory board. 100% ANONYMOUS – No registration needed. User data is always kept anonymous, encrypted, and on secure servers. SHARE YOUR ANSWER AND JUMP THE QUEUE – 70% of our users get better with over-the-counter medication. For more serious cases, STD Triage ­recommends a face-to-face with a dermatologist. Use the app to find a dermatologist, pediatrician and pharmacy near you. With an answer from STD Triage, our users see a dermatologist two weeks faster than the US average of 32 days. _______________________ Common concerns include • Herpes simplex virus • Balanitis • Folliculitis (ingrown hair) • Syphilis • Molluscum contagiosum • Genital warts Our on-demand dermatologists are experts at evaluating skin problems. They have already helped over 60,000 users identify and get information about their skin issues, including sexually transmitted diseases, also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Common skin problems of the intimate area include balanitis, folliculitis, yeast infections, herpes simplex virus, hemorrhoids, fissures, and genital warts. Symptoms of STDs can include burning, itching, rashes, bumps and redness in the genital area. Your case is kept completely anonymous and secure on STD Triage. We do not require names, email addresses, or phone numbers. STD Triage is the trusted leader in mobile dermatology for sexual health issues. Our brand has been covered by CNN, The Huffington Post, Medgadget and many other news outlets. For any questions about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Triage, please contact info@firstderm.com DISCLAIMER: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) triage is a medical information service. The medical information provided by our dermatologists is based on the information they are given by users and should not be regarded as a definitive diagnosis of any kind, but merely as complementary information to an initial internet search or other comparable investigation. Our physicians are specialists in dermatology and venereology. STD triage is not a diagnostic service, but can be used for guidance on what can be done in the event of a visual problem. Our doctors and STD triage cannot and do not replace a proper medical consultation. The service does not replace a face-to-face visit to your doctor, and should be treated as a complement to an internet search. Even if the dermatologist recommends a face-to-face visit, our customer surveys show that the relief of knowing what the problem could be is worth the cost of using service. This service is provided by iDoc24 Inc.

Screenshots

STD Triage Ask dermatologist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: STD Triage Ask dermatologist at 85% against Shockwave Therapy's 0%. STD Triage Ask dermatologist also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.6 vs 4.0). Shockwave Therapy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

STD Triage Ask dermatologist is free to download; Shockwave Therapy costs $4.99 up front. STD Triage Ask dermatologist sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Shockwave Therapy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STD Triage Ask dermatologist holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STD Triage Ask dermatologist has 14 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 85% of STD Triage Ask dermatologist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shockwave Therapy ships an update every 4 months, STD Triage Ask dermatologist monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Shockwave Therapy versus STD Triage Ask dermatologist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShockwave TherapySTD Triage Ask dermatologist
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews85.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings214 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB63 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperElvation Medical GmbHiDoc24 Inc

Customer experience

Shockwave Therapy

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

STD Triage Ask dermatologist

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shockwave Therapy

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

STD Triage Ask dermatologist

One-time7
  • iDoc24 Information$25.99
  • iDoc24 Information$29.99
  • iDoc24 Information$32.99
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  • iDoc24 Information$35.99
  • "Dermatologist Evaluation from Triage"$39.99
  • iDoc24 Information$39.99
  • iDoc24 Information$54.99

Questions

Is Shockwave Therapy free?
Shockwave Therapy costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is STD Triage Ask dermatologist free?
STD Triage Ask dermatologist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shockwave Therapy or STD Triage Ask dermatologist?
STD Triage Ask dermatologist is rated higher. Shockwave Therapy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while STD Triage Ask dermatologist averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do Shockwave Therapy or STD Triage Ask dermatologist have ads?
STD Triage Ask dermatologist shows ads; Shockwave Therapy does not.
Which is updated more often, Shockwave Therapy or STD Triage Ask dermatologist?
Shockwave Therapy ships an update every 4 months, and STD Triage Ask dermatologist monthly. Most recently, Shockwave Therapy was updated on June 5, 2026 and STD Triage Ask dermatologist on June 10, 2026.

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