Comparison

BodySignal vs BackSignal

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

Head to head
About

BodySignal

Features
Read full description

Pain is a signal from our bodies. BodySignal is a personal health record app that helps you easily and accurately record pain and understand changes and recurrences along with your daily health data. It does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment, and focuses on helping you organize and understand your body's signals on your own. [Easy yet In-Depth Pain Recording] - Record pain location, intensity, and pattern - Intuitive input using front and back body maps - Structure for easy daily use [Pain Statistics & Recurrence Pattern Analysis] - Pain heatmap for the last 30 days - Check pain frequency and recurrence patterns - Summary of pain changes based on records [Health Data Linkage Analysis] - Check the relationship between pain and health data (sleep, activity level, caffeine intake, etc.) - Understand the flow between lifestyle habits and pain [Reference Department Recommendations] - Provides reference department information based on recorded pain location and pattern - Provides information to assist in hospital selection [PDF Report for Hospital Submission] - Generates a PDF document outlining pain history and patterns - Provides documentation to aid in explanation during treatment - User-selectable sharing options [Privacy-focused Design] - No name, email, or phone number required - Data is encrypted and stored securely - Access to health data is optional - Records and account deletion possible at any time within the app [Instructions] - BodySignal does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment guidelines. - It is not a substitute for medical care, but rather a tool for personal records and self-understanding. [Recommended for] - Those experiencing chronic or recurrent pain - Those seeking to manage discomfort caused by exercise, posture, or work - Those seeking to understand the relationship between pain and lifestyle habits By recording your pain, you can see its progression. BodySignal organizes that progression for you. [Terms of Use & Privacy Policy] Terms of Service (EULA): https://hephaestosian.github.io/legal/terms-bodysignal.html Privacy Policy: https://hephaestosian.github.io/legal/privacy-bodysignal.html

About

BackSignal

Features
Read full description

BackSignal helps you understand your lower back and keep track of it over time. Answer a short set of questions about your pain, movement and daily function, and BackSignal calculates your Spine Severity Score — a simple picture of where your lower back stands today. You also get a Functional Spine Age: how your spine is behaving compared with your actual age. BackSignal is a screening, education and tracking tool. It does not provide a medical diagnosis and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, examination or treatment. Scores and suggestions are informational only. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Complete a guided lower-back screening in a few minutes • See your Spine Severity Score and Functional Spine Age, and how they change • Keep a daily spine diary — sitting, walking, exercise and sleep • Follow guided movement videos made for lower-back care • Learn how everyday posture, lifting and sleeping habits affect your spine • Request a consultation with the spine team when you want to talk to someone AUTOMATIC DAILY TRACKING Connect Apple Health and BackSignal fills in your steps, walking distance, active minutes and sleep automatically, so your diary stays current without you typing anything. Connecting is optional — you can always enter your own numbers instead, and you can withdraw access at any time in the Health app. BUILT AROUND THE SPINE SEVERITY SYSTEM Your score is based on the Spine Severity System, a structured way of looking at back pain that considers pain level, leg symptoms, daily function, how long symptoms have lasted, and body measures such as BMI. Every result is saved with the answers behind it, so your history stays meaningful over time. YOUR DATA Your screening answers and diary entries are stored securely on servers in India, encrypted in transit and at rest. Health data read from Apple Health is used only to fill in your diary and calculate your score. We never sell your information and we never use your health data for advertising. You can delete your account and its data at any time from the Profile tab. IF SYMPTOMS ARE SEVERE If you have severe, worsening or unusual symptoms — including numbness, weakness, or loss of bladder or bowel control — seek medical care rather than relying on this app.

Screenshots

BodySignal4 screens
BackSignal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BackSignal at none against BodySignal's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BodySignal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BackSignal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
BodySignal versus BackSignal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBodySignalBackSignal
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUNCHEOL SHINCollab Cubicles

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BodySignal

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Membership (1 Month)$3.991 Month
  • Premium Membership (1 Year)$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Recharge 10 Credits$0.99
None

BackSignal

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

Other comparisons