Comparison

Slow Speed vs SteadyMate

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

Head to head
About

Slow Speed

Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Tremor severity logging
  • Steady-Hold test
  • Trigger and medication logging
  • Calm breathing sessions
  • PDF report export
  • Appointment reminders
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Slow Speed4 screens
SteadyMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Slow Speed versus SteadyMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlow SpeedSteadyMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUniversitair Medisch Centrum St RadboudLouae Jamal Ismail

In-app purchases

None

Slow Speed

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SteadyMate

Subscriptions1
  • SteadyMate Plus (Monthly)$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Slow Speed free?
Slow Speed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SteadyMate free?
SteadyMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Slow Speed or SteadyMate have ads?
Neither Slow Speed nor SteadyMate shows ads.

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