Comparison

PostureCHECKER vs APECS

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

Head to head
About

PostureCHECKER

Analyze your body's posture by taking a side-view photo. The app guides you to place markers on key points to assess alignment. It helps identify if your posture is straight but cannot diagnose medical conditions.

Highlights
  • Side-view photo analysis
  • Marker placement for key body points
  • Posture alignment assessment
  • Guidance on correct marker positioning
  • Identification of straight posture
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Would you like to check your posture ? Prepare a photo taken from just beside the whole body of the subject. When you take a picture, please note the camera does not hover or tilt from side to side. Move the marks at the position shown below. If the line that marks makes is straight, your posture is pretty good ! (1) Ear (tragion) (2) Shoulder (acromion point) (3) Hip (greater trochanter) (4) Knee (back of kneepan) (5) Ankle === CAUTION === You cannot diagnoses illness by using this app. And we do not give permission to use this app for commercial purposes.

About

APECS

Analyze your posture using your device's camera for improved back health and body shape. It offers detailed assessments of various body parts, including specialized tests for symmetry and movement, with options for both automatic and manual tracking.

Highlights
  • Camera-based posture analysis
  • Specialized symmetry tests
  • Range of motion evaluation
  • Automatic and manual modes
  • Detailed PDF reports
  • Posture correction exercises
Features
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Track your posture regularly for healthy back and perfect body shape- simply using your device camera. APECS analyzes photos from all sides - from head to toe - and includes specialized tests for shoulders, neck, trunk and face symmetry, and many more! Our precise photogrammetric algorithms help you to make accurate posture assessments. Stay motivated on your journey to correct posture and healthy you! • APECS tools for body assessment: - Front, back, two sides - full height. - Golden Ratio - ideal body proportions assessment. - Head, neck, and shoulder specialized evaluation (forward head posture, FHP, flat back etc). - Adam's forward Bend test. - Posture symmetry assessment. - ATSI, POTSI (Anterior and Posterior Trunk Symmetry Index). - Facial symmetry evaluation. - Valgus / varus knee test. - "Range of Motion" evaluation - Custom angles. • Dynamic Posture assessment: - Lateral posture video analysis - Angle and movement evaluation - Video Result + PDF Report - Automatic tracking & Green marker recognition - New tool for health professionals, coaches, trainers, instructors and researchers. • Automatic detection mode Put green markers on a person's body, the app will detect them on photos and give precise results in a matter of seconds. • Manual mode Use APECS without markers. Use semi-manual, where APECS pre-positions landmarks and you adjust them. Or identify each landmark on the photo manually yourself and receive precise results. • Range of motion - a specially developed tool that allows you to create your list of surveys. Measure whatever angles desired between the selected points on the human body, form your own survey patterns and add your own comments to the standard conclusions. This option is specifically designed for advanced users and researchers. • Numerous features and possibilities: - Detailed PDF posture report with text explanation. - Hide the face with a "mask" for privacy - Customize PDF reports (add notes, logos). - Save your results in JPEG or PDF. - Daily tips for posture improvement and pain relief. - Best exercises for posture correction, muscles and core strengthening. • Created to help you - How effective are yoga or pilates exercises for posture improvement, pain relief, core muscle strength, flexibility? - How training or massage sessions influence posture? - Regular posture screening, coupled with a prescribed treatment by a doctor, could enhance progress in correcting posture, maintain motivation and ensure good client-professional communication. - Good posture is essential for health, productivity, good mood. This is especially important for children, teenagers, girls and women, who are predisposed to posture problems. - Designed for professional use, the app is a unique tool to quickly evaluate the anthropometric characteristics of posture. • Developed with doctors, APECS uses research on - Wide range of posture issues (neck and spine issues, leg and foot problems, hunching, slouched shoulders, pelvic tilts, forward head etc). - Physical rehabilitation programs (chiropractors, orthopedics, physiotherapists). - Posture issues in athletic training (sports, weight lifting, endurance training). - Well-being programs (masseurs, yoga and pilates instructors). - Postural defects, trunk symmetry, back evaluation, head position evaluation, neck and shoulder alignment, facial symmetry. • Is it FREE? All main features for postural evaluation are FREE and there are NO ADS. For in-depth insight, try advanced subscriptions with a free trial! • Are photos uploaded online? No, when you use APECS, all your photos and PDF reports remain ONLY on your device. • Progress We continuously improve APECS (support@saneftec.com) Disclaimer: APECS is a helping evaluation tool. Results should be confirmed by a professional doctor. In no case should you use this app as a sole tool for assessment of your posture.

Screenshots

PostureCHECKER4 screens
APECS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PostureCHECKER at 75% against APECS's 18%. PostureCHECKER also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (2.0 vs 1.7). APECS's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. APECS sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. PostureCHECKER asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PostureCHECKER holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of PostureCHECKER's written reviews are positive against 18% of APECS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PostureCHECKER ships an update every 6 months, APECS monthly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PostureCHECKER versus APECS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostureCHECKERAPECS
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (3 ratings) — better1.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better18.4% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB206 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMedic Engineering K.K.Saneftec

Customer experience

PostureCHECKER

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

APECS

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive18.4%
Neutral10.2%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

PostureCHECKER

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

APECS

Subscriptions11
  • APECS Standard: 1-Month Sub7 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • APECS Pro: 1-Month Sub7 Days trial$3.491 Month
  • APECS Pro Plus: 1-Month7 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • APECS Standard: 3-Month Sub7 Days trial$6.993 Months
  • APECS Pro: 3-Month Sub7 Days trial$7.493 Months
  • APECS Pro Plus: 3-Month7 Days trial$11.003 Months
  • APECS Pro: 6-Month Sub7 Days trial$13.996 Months
  • APECS Standard: 1-Year Sub7 Days trial$14.491 Year
  • APECS Pro: 1-Year Sub7 Days trial$21.991 Year
  • APECS Pro Plus: 6-Month7 Days trial$21.996 Months
  • APECS Pro Plus: 1-Year7 Days trial$35.001 Year

Questions

Is PostureCHECKER free?
PostureCHECKER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is APECS free?
APECS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PostureCHECKER or APECS?
PostureCHECKER is rated higher. PostureCHECKER averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while APECS averages 1.7 from 7 ratings.
Do PostureCHECKER or APECS have ads?
Neither PostureCHECKER nor APECS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PostureCHECKER or APECS?
PostureCHECKER ships an update every 6 months, and APECS monthly. Most recently, PostureCHECKER was updated on September 22, 2026 and APECS on September 22, 2026.

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