Comparison

Pain Patterns vs PainMap

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

Head to head
About

Pain Patterns

Features
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Pain Patterns helps you understand your chronic pain. Log a check-in in seconds: Over time, the app finds statistically significant patterns in your data: which activities make pain worse, what time of day it peaks, how sleep and stress affect you. Real insights, backed by your real data. Track what matters: Log pain intensity, location, and context in seconds. No long forms, no friction. Discover what's driving it: Pain Patterns runs statistical analysis on your entries to surface only meaningful correlations. See the bigger picture: Timelines, heat maps, and trend charts make months of data easy to understand at a glance. Bring data to your appointments: Arrive at your next doctor's visit with actual evidence โ€” not just memory.

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PainMap

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PainMap helps you understand and manage daily discomfort by tracking pain patterns, sitting habits, and wellness exercises - all on your device. MAP YOUR PAIN Tap where it hurts on an interactive body map. Track intensity, mood, and notes for morning, midday, and evening check-ins. DISCOVER PATTERNS See how sitting time correlates with your pain levels. Weekly and monthly analytics reveal what triggers your discomfort. EXERCISES THAT HELP Personalized desk stretches and mobility exercises based on your pain areas. Built-in timer guides you through each movement. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Activity calendar, streak tracking, and wellness score show your improvement over time. WHAT'S INCLUDED FREE: โ€ข Pain logging with body map โ€ข Sitting hours tracker โ€ข Trends and correlations โ€ข 4 desk stretches with timer UNLOCK PRO: โ€ข 16 additional exercises (Back Relief, Neck & Shoulders, Hip Mobility, Full Body Reset) โ€ข Advanced analytics โ€ข Smart reminders โ€ข Full exercise library PRIVACY FIRST All data stays on your device. No cloud. No account required. PainMap is a wellness companion, not a medical tool. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice. Terms: https://akaminski23.github.io/painmap-legal/terms.html Privacy: https://akaminski23.github.io/painmap-legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pain Patterns at none against PainMap's 2. Pain Patterns also leads on device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PainMap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pain Patterns asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 3 level
Pain Patterns versus PainMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPain PatternsPainMap
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoโ€”
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betterโ€”
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGINA JAY HEIDELAdam Kaminski

In-app purchases

None

Pain Patterns

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PainMap

Subscriptions2
  • PainMap Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PainMap Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Pain Patterns free?
Pain Patterns is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PainMap free?
PainMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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