Comparison

Patternly vs PTSDQ

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

Head to head
About

Patternly

Features
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Patternly is a calm, private way to log anxiety episodes and understand patterns over time. Log episodes quickly when they happen, or add details only if you want. Track intensity, optional duration, triggers, and notes β€” then review trends that help you notice what affects your anxiety. Patternly is designed to feel simple, quiet, and non-judgmental. What you can do Log anxiety episodes in seconds with one-tap logging Record intensity (1–10), optional duration, notes, and custom trigger tags Review patterns with a calendar heatmap and trend insights Browse recent and past episodes at your own pace Export summaries as CSV or PDF for therapy or personal review Designed for calm and privacy No accounts or sign-ups required Your anxiety entries and notes stay stored locally on your device No social features, comparisons, or pressure Patternly doesn’t try to diagnose or treat anxiety. It simply helps you observe, reflect, and build awareness β€” gently and at your own pace. Privacy Your data is yours. Anxiety entries, notes, and triggers are stored locally on your device and are not transmitted off the device. Anonymous usage and diagnostic data may be collected to improve app stability and performance.

About

PTSDQ

Features
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This app is a personal wellness self-check tool for awareness purposes only. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or advice. Results are for personal reference β€” consult a healthcare professional for medical concerns. PTSDQ is a self-check app designed to help you understand your emotional and physiological responses related to post-traumatic stress. Using advanced PPG (photoplethysmography) technology through your phone's camera, PTSDQ measures your heart rate variability (HRV) to provide insights into your stress response patterns. KEY FEATURES: - HRV-based stress response self-check using your phone's rear camera - Standardized PTSD self-assessment questionnaires (PC-PTSD-5, PCL-5) - Real-time heart rate and HRV measurement via PPG - Personalized wellness insights and trend tracking - Educational resources about trauma and stress responses - Privacy-first: all biometric data processed on-device only HOW IT WORKS: 1. Place your fingertip over the rear camera with the flashlight on 2. The app measures subtle changes in blood flow to calculate your heart rate and HRV 3. Complete standardized questionnaires about your experiences 4. Receive personalized wellness insights based on your combined results IMPORTANT: - This app is for personal awareness only - It is not a substitute for professional evaluation - If you are in crisis, please contact emergency services or a crisis hotline - Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any health concerns Privacy: All PPG data is processed on-device. No biometric data is stored or transmitted.

Screenshots

Patternly4 screens
PTSDQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Patternly at none against PTSDQ's shown. PTSDQ's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 2 level
Patternly versus PTSDQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatternlyPTSDQ
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB31 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperAnkur JainHeuk Kim

In-app purchases

None

Patternly

No in-app purchases

None

PTSDQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Patternly free?
Patternly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PTSDQ free?
PTSDQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Patternly or PTSDQ have ads?
PTSDQ shows ads; Patternly does not.

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