Comparison

Shockwave Therapy vs HotDoc

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

HotDoc

Easily book and manage appointments with a wide range of health professionals 24/7. Access on-demand care, view doctor availability, and receive appointment reminders. Take control of your and your family's health.

Highlights
  • Instant online booking
  • On Demand Care (Quick Consults, Telehealth)
  • View doctor availability
  • Appointment reminders
  • Reschedule appointments
  • Search and filter providers
  • Book for family members
Features
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Using HotDoc, you can book and manage your appointments with health professionals anywhere, at any time: • Instantly book online with your GP, dentist, psychologist, dietitian and more • Access On Demand Care via Quick Consults and Telehealth • See the availability of doctors - pick a date and time that best works for you • Save your care team in one place to easily book future appointments Stay on top of your schedule: • View and receive reminders of your upcoming appointments • See your place in the queue once you arrive at the clinic or practice • Conveniently reschedule your appointment if plans change • Receive email notifications confirming your appointment Be in control of your and your family's health and wellbeing: • Book a range of appointments such as dental check ups, skin checks, vaccinations and more • Search and filter healthcare providers based on your needs such as by gender, opening hours, and bulk billing practices • Book appointments for children and family members ________________________ What patients say about using HotDoc Best app for booking doctor appointments. Found to be most reliable. Quick and easy to use as favourites saved, 3 clicks and an appointment is favourite. Really is a must have. Wouldn't be without. Thanks very much 5 stars! Great app. I use it all the time to book appointments. Quick & easy at any time. One of the best apps. Easy to use choose your doctor and the day. You can make an appointment any time you want. 5+. Thanks! ________________________ About HotDoc HotDoc is Australia’s leading Patient Engagement Platform, trusted by over 18,000 healthcare professionals and 6 million Australians to book and manage their health appointments. We value patients privacy and the security of patient data. We never on-sell any data and only share patient information directly with your selected clinic. Our core belief is that the best patient outcomes are achieved by maintaining the continuity of care with your trusted health practitioner.

Screenshots

HotDoc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HotDoc at 87% against Shockwave Therapy's 0%. HotDoc also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.5 vs 4.0). Shockwave Therapy's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). 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

HotDoc 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

HotDoc holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HotDoc has 24 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 87% of HotDoc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shockwave Therapy ships an update every 4 months, HotDoc every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Shockwave Therapy versus HotDoc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShockwave TherapyHotDoc
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews86.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings224 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB19 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperElvation Medical GmbHHotDoc

Customer experience

Shockwave Therapy

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

HotDoc

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews776 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.4%

Bugs and requests

Shockwave Therapy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HotDoc

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Appointments disappearing from the app
  • Incorrect or missing appointment details
  • Difficulties logging in and managing account
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to favorite multiple doctors/clinics
  • Improve notification system for appointment changes
  • Allow more detailed notes/comments for appointments
  • Integrate with more healthcare providers
  • Provide better visibility into appointment queue/wait times

In-app purchases

None

Shockwave Therapy

No in-app purchases

None

HotDoc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shockwave Therapy free?
Shockwave Therapy costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HotDoc free?
HotDoc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shockwave Therapy or HotDoc?
HotDoc is rated higher. Shockwave Therapy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while HotDoc averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.
Do Shockwave Therapy or HotDoc have ads?
Neither Shockwave Therapy nor HotDoc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shockwave Therapy or HotDoc?
Shockwave Therapy ships an update every 4 months, and HotDoc every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shockwave Therapy was updated on June 5, 2026 and HotDoc on September 27, 2026.

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