Comparison

Patient Connect by Recor vs Trace

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

Head to head
About

Patient Connect by Recor

Features
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Patient Connect is designed for patients to help gather their ePRO/eCOA/eDiary, manage their study visits and have all study documentation available at their fingertips

About

Trace

Understand your exposure to microplastics with a personalized assessment and science-backed recommendations. Learn about sources, track your progress, and make informed choices for a healthier life and a cleaner environment.

Highlights
  • Personalized microplastic exposure score
  • Customized reduction recommendations
  • Local tap water quality reports
  • Progress tracking over time
  • Educational content on microplastics
  • Actionable insights for daily life
Features
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Trace helps you understand and reduce your exposure to harmful microplastics in everyday life. Through our science-backed assessment, you'll learn your personal microplastics risk score and get customized recommendations to minimize your exposure. Key Features: • Personalized Assessment: Answer questions about your diet, home habits, and lifestyle to calculate your unique microplastics exposure score. • Water Quality Reports (Premium Feature): Access detailed information about microplastics and chemicals in your local tap water based on your zip code. • Actionable Insights: Receive practical, easy-to-implement recommendations to reduce your plastic consumption. • Progress Tracking: Monitor your improvement over time as you implement changes. • Educational Content (Premium Feature): Learn about microplastics sources and their impact on health through engaging visuals and facts. Microplastics are tiny plastic particles found in our food, water, and air. The average person ingests about 5 grams of plastic weekly—equivalent to a credit card—and may consume up to 46 pounds of microplastics in their lifetime. These particles can contain harmful chemicals that affect hormones, immunity, and overall health. Trace empowers you to make informed choices about your health by highlighting hidden sources of microplastics in your daily routine and suggesting safer alternatives. Whether it's switching from plastic food containers, choosing better laundry detergents, or improving your water filtration, Trace provides practical steps anyone can take to reduce their microplastic intake. Join thousands of Trace users who are taking control of their health and helping create a cleaner environment for future generations. Download today and start your journey toward a life with fewer microplastics. Note: Some features require a premium subscription to access. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Patient Connect by Recor3 screens
Trace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Patient Connect by Recor at none against Trace's 5. Patient Connect by Recor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). Trace's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price 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. Trace sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Patient Connect by Recor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Patient Connect by Recor ships an update every 2 months, Trace daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Patient Connect by Recor versus Trace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatient Connect by RecorTrace
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB84 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperStudy PalControl. Alt. Delete. LLC

In-app purchases

None

Patient Connect by Recor

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Trace

Subscriptions5
  • premium weekly$4.997 Days
  • premium weekly with trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Subscription to Trace$9.991 Year
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  • Trace Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • premium yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Patient Connect by Recor free?
Patient Connect by Recor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trace free?
Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Patient Connect by Recor or Trace have ads?
Trace shows ads; Patient Connect by Recor does not.
Which is updated more often, Patient Connect by Recor or Trace?
Patient Connect by Recor ships an update every 2 months, and Trace daily. Most recently, Patient Connect by Recor was updated on October 25, 2026 and Trace on October 24, 2026.

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