Comparison

Pison EXPLORE vs OpenPPG

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

Head to head
About

Pison EXPLORE

This companion app for a wearable device allows users to explore various sensor data. It offers built-in protocols to measure reaction time, decision-making speed, and concentration. Unlock your potential by getting the most out of your Pison device.

Highlights
  • Measure reaction time
  • Assess decision-making speed
  • Track concentration ability
  • Companion app for Pison wearable
  • Built-in exploration protocols
Features
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EXPLORE: Unlock Your Potential Unleash a world of sensor exploration with EXPLORE. This companion app for your Pison wearable makes using your device fun and easy. Run built-in protocols to explore: Readiness: Measure your reaction time Agility: Measure your decision-making speed Focus: Measure your ability to concentrate EXPLORE empowers you to get the most out of your Pison device - download EXPLORE and start exploring today! Note - The Pison EXPLORE application requires a Pison wearable.

About

OpenPPG

Features
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OpenPPG is a free, research-oriented iOS application designed to close the gap in accessible and transparent PPG data acquisition. Built by researchers for researchers, it enables recording of raw, high-quality photoplethysmography (PPG) signals directly from the smartphone camera, with full export for scientific analysis. Key Features • Raw signal access – capture unprocessed PPG waveforms with complete control over export (CSV format). • Flexible preprocessing – raw signals, basic and advanced filtering, signal quality assessment or fully calculated metrics in one app to enhance your research • Feature extraction – access directly over 11 automatically calculated temporal and morphological metrics without need for advanced signal processing • Metadata & annotations – mark events while taking measurements in real time and customise forms to fit your study protocol • Explainable pipeline – reproducible acquisition process with transparent documentation to ensure research reliability. Why OpenPPG? Most mobile tools restrict access to raw data, hide acquisition details, or require payment. OpenPPG removes these barriers by providing a free, standardised, and reproducible way to acquire PPG signals. It supports innovation in signal processing, machine learning, and digital biomarker discovery. Important: OpenPPG is intended solely for research purposes. It is not a medical device and must not be used for diagnosis, treatment, or patient self-monitoring.

Screenshots

Pison EXPLORE4 screens
OpenPPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pison EXPLORE at 15.0 against OpenPPG's 17.6. On price, update cadence, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pison EXPLORE ships an update every 3 weeks, OpenPPG monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pison EXPLORE versus OpenPPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPison EXPLOREOpenPPG
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPison Technology Incresearch app

In-app purchases

None

Pison EXPLORE

No in-app purchases

None

OpenPPG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pison EXPLORE free?
Pison EXPLORE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenPPG free?
OpenPPG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pison EXPLORE or OpenPPG have ads?
Neither Pison EXPLORE nor OpenPPG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pison EXPLORE or OpenPPG?
Pison EXPLORE ships an update every 3 weeks, and OpenPPG monthly. Most recently, Pison EXPLORE was updated on June 5, 2026 and OpenPPG on September 24, 2026.

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