Pain Squad vs Pain Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pain Squad
This app is an electronic pain diary designed for children with cancer, aged 8-18, to track their pain. It gamifies the process of reporting pain intensity, location, and relief methods, allowing users to advance in ranks and share reports with healthcare providers.
- Electronic pain diary
- Gamified experience
- Pain tracking and reporting
- Rank advancement system
- Printable pain reports
- Reminders for reports
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Join the fight against pain! Enlist in the Pain Squad™ today and search for clues to put pain where it belongs … behind bars. The Pain Squad™ electronic pain diary is a tool created for kids with cancer to fight back against their pain. Developed by researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), this is an evidence-based pain diary that plays like a game and is recommended for children 8 to 18 years of age with cancer. You can use the app to help keep track of your pain reports and set reminders for when to fill them out. Pain reports will help you record the intensity of your pain, where it occurs, what you’ve done to help reduce your pain, and much more. As you complete the reports, you’ll be promoted within the ranks of the Pain Squad™. If you fill out every report and you might even make Chief! You can review your answers through the app. You can also print them to help your health care providers, family and friends better understand your experience.
Pain Map
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Pain Map is a simple and intuitive tracking app designed to help you log pain and personal health information in one place. Easily record different types of pain, their severity, and add notes to observe patterns over time. With a detailed pain view and easy-to-read charts, Pain Map helps you visualize your entries and track changes in your daily records. The app also includes a Vitals section, allowing you to log measurements such as blood pressure, blood sugar, and temperature for your own reference. All data is stored in one place, making it easier to keep track of your personal records. You can also manage your appointments by saving details such as doctor name, location, contact number, and notes. Set reminders to receive notifications before your scheduled appointments, and quickly access directions or call the clinic when needed. Key Features: • Log different types of pain and severity levels • Add notes for additional context • View simple charts of your recorded data • Record vitals such as blood pressure, blood sugar, and temperature • Save and manage appointment details • Get reminders before scheduled appointments • Open locations in maps and call contacts directly • Keep all your personal logs organized in one place Pain Map is designed for personal tracking and organization, helping you stay informed and manage your records more easily. This app is intended for personal tracking and organizational purposes only. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pain Map at every 4 months against Pain Squad's every 29 months. Pain Squad's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pain Squad ships an update every 29 months, Pain Map every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pain Squad | Pain Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Hospital for Sick Children | CYBRONE SOLUTIONS (SMC-PRIVATE) LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Pain Squad
No in-app purchases
Pain Map
No in-app purchases








