Slow Speed vs SteadyMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Slow Speed
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Research shows that physical activity is important. This app encourages individuals at an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease to move more. The app will set weekly goals, and your steps and heart rate will be measured to monitor your progress. A virtual coach will stimulate and support you throughout this process. NOTE: The Slow Speed app is exclusively meant for participants in the research study conducted by Radboud university medical center (Radboudumc). If you are not participating in this study, you will not be able to use the app. For more information, refer to: https://www.parkinsonopmaat.nl/parkinson-vraagbaak/slow-speed
SteadyMate
This app helps individuals monitor and log symptoms related to tremors, such as essential tremor or Parkinson's. It includes features for tracking tremor severity, logging triggers and medications, performing a steadiness test, and generating reports for medical appointments. Guided breathing exercises are also available.
- Tremor severity logging
- Steady-Hold test
- Trigger and medication logging
- Calm breathing sessions
- PDF report export
- Appointment reminders
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SteadyMate is a tremor tracker and symptom log for people monitoring essential tremor, Parkinson’s, or shaky hands. Track tremor severity, log triggers and medications, run a Steady‑Hold test, and export a PDF report for neurology appointments. Key features: - Quick tremor severity log with optional notes - Steady‑Hold test to monitor steadiness over time - Trigger and medication logging for pattern insights - Calm breathing sessions with optional journaling - Reports and PDF export for appointments - Reminders with quiet hours Premium (optional): Unlock deeper insights, extended history, advanced reports, and extra Calm tools. SteadyMate is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slow Speed at none against SteadyMate's 1. Slow Speed also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. SteadyMate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Slow Speed asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Slow Speed | SteadyMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Universitair Medisch Centrum St Radboud | Louae Jamal Ismail |
In-app purchases
Slow Speed
No in-app purchases
SteadyMate
- SteadyMate Plus (Monthly)$4.991 Month









