SteadyMate vs Polly's Place
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Polly's Place
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Polly's Place is a supportive community built for people affected by Parkinson's disease — whether you're living with a diagnosis, caring for a loved one, or supporting a family member. FIND YOUR PEOPLE Our matching system connects you with members who share your symptoms, medications, treatment history, and stage of the journey. Real connections based on real shared experience — not just a list of strangers. COMMUNITY FORUMS Browse and post across topics that matter most: Newly Diagnosed, Daily Living Tips, Symptoms & Treatment, Exercise & Movement, Caregiver Corner, Emotional Wellbeing, Research & News, and more. PRIVATE MESSAGING Message your matches directly. MEDICATION REMINDERS Set reminders for your PD medications so you never miss a dose. BUILT FOR PARKINSON'S Polly's Place includes a Simplified Mode designed specifically for people with tremors or cognitive changes — larger buttons, bigger text, and cleaner screens throughout the app. WHO IS THIS FOR? People living with Parkinson's disease · Caregivers and care partners · Family members and friends · Healthcare professionals IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE Polly's Place is a peer support community — not a medical service. Content is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician with questions about your health. Questions or feedback? Reach out at pollysplace.org.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Polly's Place at none against SteadyMate's 1. Polly's Place also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 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. Polly's Place asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SteadyMate | Polly's Place |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Louae Jamal Ismail | Kevin Stewart |
In-app purchases
SteadyMate
- SteadyMate Plus (Monthly)$4.991 Month
Polly's Place
No in-app purchases
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