Comparison

Nelaton vs CathCompass

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

Head to head
About

Nelaton

This app helps individuals manage intermittent bladder catheterization by tracking procedures, supplies, and fluid balance. It provides smart timers, personalized reminders, and a journal to share with healthcare providers.

Highlights
  • Smart interval timer for catheterization schedule
  • Catheter and supply inventory tracking
  • Fluid intake and urine output monitoring
  • Self-catheterization journal
  • Personalized reminders
  • Share data with doctor
Features
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Nelaton — your personal assistant for self-catheterization. When your body does not give you a signal, you need a system you can trust. Nelaton is designed for people who have been prescribed clean intermittent self-catheterization of the bladder (CIC/CISC). It is an all-in-one digital system that helps turn a complex medical routine into a clear and organized process. Follow your catheterization schedule without doing the math in your head. You no longer need to constantly calculate intervals on your own — Nelaton helps you build your self-catheterization schedule and stick to it. According to clinical guidelines, regular self-catheterization and volume control are important for reducing the risk of bladder overfilling and related complications. With Nelaton, everything is under control: Smart Timer Automatically calculates the next recommended procedure time. Set up to 4 different intervals during the day, night mode, and personalized reminders. Real-Time Monitoring (Smart Bladder) Track bladder filling in real time. A unique algorithm predicts the current urine volume in the bladder and gives you a “yellow signal” — a warning about the risk of overfilling. Intelligent Diary Store and analyze your data in one place. Log catheterizations, urine volume and characteristics, fluid intake, spasms, natural urination, and leakage episodes. Analytics and Easy Share Get a quick assessment of your diary with Intelligent Analysis and share data with your doctor, parent, or caregiver. Supplies (Stocks) The app helps you track catheters and related supplies, shows how many days of stock you have left, and includes a trip calculator. Daily Schedule A clear dynamic timeline shows completed and upcoming procedures, helping you visually assess your routine throughout the day. Nelaton helps make self-catheterization more predictable — at home, at work, and while traveling. Try Nelaton free for 7 days with full access to all features. Apple Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CathCompass

This app helps manage intermittent catheterization or neurogenic bladder by logging output, intake, and medications. It offers personalized reminders and data export for care teams, keeping all information private on your device.

Highlights
  • Log catheterization output volume and time
  • Record fluid intake
  • Note leakage episodes
  • Track medications and dosing
  • Personalized reminder intervals
  • Export data to PDF or CSV
  • On-device data storage
Features
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CathCompass is a simple, private daily log for anyone managing intermittent catheterization or a neurogenic bladder condition. TRACK WHAT MATTERS • Log catheterization output volume and time • Record fluid intake throughout the day • Note leakage episodes • Track medications and dosing schedules NEVER MISS A SCHEDULE • Set personalized reminder intervals, down to 15 minutes • Choose between a single notification or persistent, multi-alert reminders • Add a home screen widget to see your next reminder at a glance UNDERSTAND YOUR PATTERNS • See daily totals for intake and output • Track your catheterization streak and adherence • Review your full history at a glance SHARE WITH YOUR CARE TEAM • Export a clean PDF or CSV diary — including medications — to bring to appointments YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE • All information stays on your device by default • Optional iCloud backup keeps your data in your own private iCloud account — never shared with us or anyone else • No ads, no tracking, no data sales CathCompass was built for people living with neurogenic bladder, spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, and anyone else who relies on a consistent catheterization routine.

Screenshots

Nelaton4 screens
CathCompass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CathCompass at 5.0 against Nelaton's 3.4. CathCompass also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Nelaton's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. Nelaton sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CathCompass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CathCompass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Nelaton versus CathCompass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNelatonCathCompass
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB3 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperUlibkinCODY DAVID RICHARDS

Customer experience

Nelaton

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

CathCompass

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Nelaton

Subscriptions2
  • Nelaton Care Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Nelaton Care Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Nelaton Care Lifetime$149.00
None

CathCompass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nelaton free?
Nelaton is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CathCompass free?
CathCompass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nelaton or CathCompass?
CathCompass is rated higher. Nelaton averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while CathCompass averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Nelaton or CathCompass have ads?
Neither Nelaton nor CathCompass shows ads.

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