Comparison

Patient Controller RC vs Hearify Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Patient Controller RC

Manage your Abbott neuromodulation device programs from your smartphone. Control stimulation settings, monitor your device, and connect with your clinician remotely for adjustments and telehealth sessions.

Highlights
  • Turn stimulation ON/OFF
  • Select stimulation programs
  • Adjust stimulation amplitude
  • Check device battery
  • Monitor charging
  • Remote clinician connection
  • Secure in-app video chat
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This app is for use with Abbott rechargeable devices including the Eterna™ Spinal Cord Stimulation system and the Liberta RC™ DBS system. The Patient Controller (PC) Application was developed by Abbott for people living with chronic pain and movement disorders who are treated by Abbott neuromodulation devices. This application helps patients conveniently manage the programs prescribed by their physicians and uses Bluetooth® wireless technology to communicate between the implanted stimulator, Charger and the Patient Controller App. The Patient Controller Application runs on Abbott recommended devices (as mentioned below) and is easy to use, while the wireless interface provides patients the convenience of managing prescribed stimulation settings from a familiar iOS device. Some of the key functions available for patients include: - Turn stimulation ON/OFF - Select stimulation programs for changing therapy needs - Adjust stimulation amplitude - Check device battery - Monitor charging of the implanted stimulator - Adjust charger settings - Turn on MRI mode for MR Conditional systems - Activate and de-activate Surgery Mode In addition, NeuroSphere™ Virtual Clinic on the PC app enables users to connect with their clinicians for routine programming adjustments remotely. Secure in-app video chat enables telehealth sessions directly from within the PC application. THIS APP DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE, NOR SHOULD BE REGARDED AS COMPRISING MEDICAL ADVICE OF ANY NATURE. THE APP IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL JUDGEMENT AND TREATMENT BY A PHYSICIAN OR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. PATIENTS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR PHYSICIAN PRIOR TO MAKING ANY MEDICAL DECISIONS. IF YOU SUSPECT YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, PLEASE CONTACT EMERGENCY SERVICES OR YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. Note: - This application will work on select Appleⱡ iPhoneⱡ devices running iOS 15.6.1 or later. - For a list of compatible devices see https://www.NMmobiledevicesync.com/cp - For the Privacy Policy see https://www.virtualclinic.abbott/policies - For the Terms of Use see https://www.virtualclinic.abbott/policies - ⱡ iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. - Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG

About

Hearify Pro

Features
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HearifyPro is your clinician's view of all of your patients, able to access PDF reports and check your patients' data remotely. Partners with HearifyTraining!

Screenshots

Patient Controller RC4 screens
Hearify Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Patient Controller RC at 15.6.1 against Hearify Pro's 26.2. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Patient Controller RC versus Hearify Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatient Controller RCHearify Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (112 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings112 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAbbottVeer Chopra

Bugs and requests

Patient Controller RC

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App incompatible with iPhone 15, 16, 17 series
  • Frequent disconnections from device requiring app restart
  • App crashes and won't open
  • Password update rejection
  • Incompatibility with iOS 18.3.2 and newer
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  • Battery indicator not displaying correctly on newer phones

Requested features

9 requests
  • Support for iPhone 15, 16, 17 and newer models
  • Android app version
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Sleep timer functionality
  • User-adjustable intermittent pulse programs
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  • Screen brightness control for nighttime use
  • Remote programming capability
  • Faster Bluetooth connection speed
  • Monthly bug fix and security patches

Hearify Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Patient Controller RC

No in-app purchases

None

Hearify Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Patient Controller RC free?
Patient Controller RC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hearify Pro free?
Hearify Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Patient Controller RC or Hearify Pro have ads?
Neither Patient Controller RC nor Hearify Pro shows ads.

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