Comparison

Pocket Physio vs Physiotherapy Notebook

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Physio

Features
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Pocket Physio is the fastest way for physiotherapists to create and send professional exercise plans to patients. Built by a clinician, used by physios and physical therapists in 40+ countries. Generate a complete home exercise program (HEP) in under 60 seconds. Pick from a physiotherapy exercise library of 1,600+ clinical videos, customize sets and reps, and send your rehab plan via WhatsApp, email, or printable PDF. No signup required to print. Free forever. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a body region — knee, shoulder, lower back, hip, ankle, neck, and more 2. Browse physio exercises filtered by your patient's condition and level 3. Customize sets, reps, hold time, and rest periods 4. Send via WhatsApp or email, or print a PDF patient handout with your clinic letterhead 5. Save as a reusable rehab protocol for future patients with similar conditions WHO IT'S FOR Physiotherapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, sports physiotherapy specialists, and rehabilitation professionals in private practice, hospitals, sports clinics, or home visits. Ideal as exercise prescription software and telerehab support for any physio clinic. KEY FEATURES - 1,600+ clinical exercise videos with sets, reps, and hold/rest defaults - Pre-built rehab protocols: ACL rehab, frozen shoulder, lumbar radiculopathy, cervical spondylosis, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, hip replacement recovery - AI exercise prescription: describe your patient in plain language and AI generates the matching physiotherapy plan - Custom clinic letterhead on every PDF - Save protocols for instant reuse with similar patients - WhatsApp send with prefilled patient message - Activity log: track every home exercise program you've generated - Multi-language patient PDFs (Pro + AI tier) FREE TIER Generate and print unlimited physio PDFs forever. Send via WhatsApp and email. Access all 1,600+ physical therapy exercises. No credit card required. PRO TIER Save protocols, sync across web + mobile, bookmark favorite exercises, unlimited video playback, custom clinic letterhead. PRO + AI TIER Everything in Pro, plus AI plan generation from natural language, multi-language patient PDFs, and priority support. BUILT FOR CLINICIANS Pocket Physio was built by a founder who needed home physiotherapy after a bike accident and was handed only a paper sheet — no video guidance, no accountability. This is the tool we wished existed: fast, free for the basics, professional output, no learning curve. PRIVACY Patient phone numbers and emails are never stored on our servers. WhatsApp sends use a one-time link that opens your phone's WhatsApp app directly. SUPPORT Email: support@virtuelife.ai Web: https://pocketphysio.virtuelife.ai/ Disclaimer: Pocket Physio is a tool for licensed physiotherapists and rehabilitation professionals to create exercise plans for their patients. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All exercise plans should be reviewed and prescribed by a qualified healthcare provider. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Physiotherapy Notebook

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Physiotherapy Notebook is a professional documentation app for physiotherapists on iPhone and iPad. Keep client profiles, session notes, measurements and follow-up records together in one organized workspace. DOCUMENT YOUR SESSIONS Write with the keyboard on iPhone and iPad, or take handwritten notes with Apple Pencil on iPad. Use ready-to-use physiotherapy documentation templates and export session notes as PDF. FOLLOW PROGRESS OVER TIME Record pain ratings and range-of-motion measurements by body region. Review recorded measurements in charts, link entries to sessions and goals, and keep initial assessments, functional goals and home exercise records alongside your notes. ORGANIZE YOUR PRACTICE Keep client information and session history in one place. Plan appointments with the calendar and optionally synchronize sessions with Apple Calendar. Use client code names when you prefer. KEEP YOUR WORK WITH YOU Work with records stored on your device. Optional iCloud backup and synchronization use your own iCloud account. Protect access with Face ID, Touch ID or an app passcode, depending on your device. Features include: • Client profiles and session history • Keyboard notes and Apple Pencil handwriting on iPad • Initial assessment records • Pain and range-of-motion tracking • Functional goals and home exercise documentation • Physiotherapy note templates • Calendar and optional Apple Calendar synchronization • PDF export and attachments • Optional iCloud backup and synchronization • App lock and automatic locking • English and Turkish interfaces Physiotherapy Notebook is a documentation tool for professionals. It does not diagnose, interpret scores, recommend treatment or generate exercise prescriptions. Clinical decisions and the content of records remain the responsibility of the professional. A Premium auto-renewable subscription is required to access the app's features. Monthly and yearly plans are available. Eligible new subscribers can start with a 7-day free trial. Unless canceled during the trial, the selected plan continues as a paid subscription. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pocket Physio4 screens
Physiotherapy Notebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pocket Physio at weekly against Physiotherapy Notebook's every 2 weeks. Pocket Physio also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Pocket Physio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Physiotherapy Notebook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Physio ships an update weekly, Physiotherapy Notebook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Pocket Physio versus Physiotherapy Notebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket PhysioPhysiotherapy Notebook
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB30 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLauruss Infoways Pvt LtdAlper CUHADAROGLU

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pocket Physio

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly$2.991 Month
  • AI Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Basic Yearly$24.991 Year
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  • Virtuelife PhysioLight Premium$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Physiotherapy Notebook

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Pocket Physio free?
Pocket Physio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Physiotherapy Notebook free?
Physiotherapy Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pocket Physio or Physiotherapy Notebook have ads?
Neither Pocket Physio nor Physiotherapy Notebook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Physio or Physiotherapy Notebook?
Pocket Physio ships an update weekly, and Physiotherapy Notebook every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Physio was updated on October 12, 2026 and Physiotherapy Notebook on October 4, 2026.

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