PainTrek vs Pain Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PainTrek
This app allows users to precisely track, visualize, and analyze body pain and related symptoms in a 3D environment. It supports detailed mapping of pain areas, customizable symptom tracking, and generation of shareable reports for healthcare professionals and researchers.
- 3D pain and symptom tracking with zoom
- Analysis by region or full body
- Interchangeable 3D bodies for diverse users
- Longitudinal record of pain and symptoms
- Customizable symptom and trigger selection
- Shareable 3D video reports
- Light and dark screen modes
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PainTrek is an awarded 3D mobile application initially developed by the Headache & Orofacial Pain Effort (H.O.P.E.) laboratory at the University of Michigan. It allows patients, clinicians, and researchers to track, display and analyze body pain, signs and symptoms (e.g., pain area/intensity, sleep disorders, sensitivity to light, fatigue) from multiple regions, including head, face, and intraoral, in multivector-rotational 3D body with zoom capabilities. This unique PainTrek geographic capability facilitates the precise mapping and analysis of pain across the body with neuroanatomical coordinates, like a map of your health for you and your kids. PainTrek’s most advanced 3D tools to track, identify, analyze, share and take control of your pain and related symptoms: - 3D tracking of your migraine/pain and related symptoms across your body, with zoom capabilities - Analyze your pain and symptoms by region or full body, especially helpful for patients with multiple pain disorders - Interchangeable 3D bodies that represent diverse age and gender groups, for you and your family - Longitudinal precise record and analysis of pain, symptoms, and treatment across time - Customizable choice of migraine and pain-related symptoms, signs, and triggers that you can pick or eliminate as you need - Pain measures that are validated by multiple clinical pain trials and brain science - Shareable printable and 3D video reports for clinicians, family members, and researchers - Light and dark screen modes for patients with light sensitivity (e.g., migraine photophobia) - Weather data tracking enabled. PainTrek team working to advance pain research, education, and treatment: - Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled technology to help provide in the future feedback to patients and the research community using high privacy regulations - Used in multiple pain clinical trials and brain studies, including migraine, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, cancer pain, visceral pain, sickle cell disease, and TMD. - Based on cutting-edge migraine/pain research supported by the University of Michigan, National Institute of Health, foundations, and leading world pharma - Frequent communication and collaboration with multiple pain foundations - Technology already tested by more than 15,000 pain patients in the US and beyond before the current release.
Pain Map
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Pain Map is a simple and intuitive tracking app designed to help you log pain and personal health information in one place. Easily record different types of pain, their severity, and add notes to observe patterns over time. With a detailed pain view and easy-to-read charts, Pain Map helps you visualize your entries and track changes in your daily records. The app also includes a Vitals section, allowing you to log measurements such as blood pressure, blood sugar, and temperature for your own reference. All data is stored in one place, making it easier to keep track of your personal records. You can also manage your appointments by saving details such as doctor name, location, contact number, and notes. Set reminders to receive notifications before your scheduled appointments, and quickly access directions or call the clinic when needed. Key Features: • Log different types of pain and severity levels • Add notes for additional context • View simple charts of your recorded data • Record vitals such as blood pressure, blood sugar, and temperature • Save and manage appointment details • Get reminders before scheduled appointments • Open locations in maps and call contacts directly • Keep all your personal logs organized in one place Pain Map is designed for personal tracking and organization, helping you stay informed and manage your records more easily. This app is intended for personal tracking and organizational purposes only. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pain Map at every 4 months against PainTrek's every 61 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PainTrek ships an update every 61 months, Pain Map every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PainTrek | Pain Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 61 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 463 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The University of Michigan | CYBRONE SOLUTIONS (SMC-PRIVATE) LIMITED |
In-app purchases
PainTrek
No in-app purchases
Pain Map
No in-app purchases






