Protectometer vs Proprio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Protectometer
This app helps users understand and manage chronic pain by identifying factors that contribute to discomfort. It educates users on 'DIMs' (Danger In Me) and 'SIMs' (Safety In Me) to help rebalance their personal pain formula and reduce pain.
- Understand personal pain formula
- Identify DIMs (Danger In Me)
- Identify SIMs (Safety In Me)
- Take challenges to reduce DIMs
- Undertake tasks to find SIMs
- Track progress over time
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The Protectometer App is a revolutionary pain treatment tool based on the latest findings in pain science research. The Protectometer helps you deeply understand your pain and discover all the many factors (often surprising things) that contribute to why you hurt. Whether you are experiencing ongoing back pain, neck pain, shoulder or knee pain, headaches, or have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or any other chronic pain state, the Protectometer App will help reduce your pain. From the people that brought you the best-selling books Explain Pain and The Explain Pain Handbook: Protectometer, the Protectometer App is both an immersive application and an educational eBook containing a comprehensive explanation of why you hurt based on your 'personal pain formula'. You will have pain when there is 'more credible evidence of danger to your body than credible evidence of safety' - this is your 'personal pain formula'. Nearly anything can provide credible evidence of danger, we calls these 'DIMs' (Danger In Me) - the diagnosis you have been given, the words you say, seeing your X-ray or scans, biological processes occurring in your body, even the people you meet and the places you go. But you can counter DIMs by finding 'SIMs' (Safety In Me) - these are the things that make you feel stronger, better, healthier and more confident. By using the Protectometer App you will: * Uncover your DIMs and SIMs * Recognise your DIM/SIM balance and understand why you are hurting * Take Challenges to reduce the power of the DIMs in your life * Undertake carefully designed tasks to find more SIMs and reduce your pain * Track your progress over time * Know how to 'power up' therapies, especially movement and exercise Disclaimer While every effort is made by Noigroup (Neuro Orthopaedic Institute Australasia / NOI) to ensure that accurate information is disseminated through this App, Noigroup makes no representation about the content and suitability of this information for any purpose. It is provided "as is" without express or implied warranty. Noigroup disclaims all warranties with regard to this information, including all implied warranties or merchantability and fitness. In no event shall Noigroup be liable for any special indirect or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of income or profits or personal injury, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tortious action, arising in connection with the use or performance of this App.
Proprio
This app trains proprioception, the sense of limb position, using an engaging musical game. It employs computer vision to track hand movements and assess performance, aiding individuals with neurological injuries affecting this sense.
- Proprioception training
- Upper extremity focus
- Computer vision hand tracking
- Engaging musical game interface
- Assesses proprioceptive skills
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The goal of this app is to provide a means to challenge and train proprioception of the upper extremities. Proprioception is your sixth sense and enables your brain to know where your limbs are in space. Neurologic injuries such as stroke, cerebral palsy, or spinal cord injury often affect proprioception. The basic idea of the game is to use one hand to touch points on their other hand, in order to play an engaging musical game that challenge and help you train proprioception. The game uses computer vision to track hand positions and to assess the performance of your proprioceptive skills. Disclaimer: Before you access or use any information provided on this platform, it is crucial to understand the following disclaimer. By accessing this app, you agree to comply with the terms of this disclaimer: - Consultation with Healthcare Professionals: Users are advised to seek the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical condition or treatment plan. The information provided on this app should not be interpreted as medical advice or as a substitute for consultation with a healthcare provider. - User Responsibility: Engagement with the content on this app is at users' own risk. The app owner, contributors, authors, or affiliates shall not be held responsible for any consequences that may arise from the use of information provided on this platform. - No Doctor-Patient Relationship: Accessing this app does not create a doctor-patient relationship between the user and the app owner or contributors. Any communication or interaction through this app does not constitute medical advice or consultation. - Accuracy and Completeness: While we strive to offer accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information provided. Users are encouraged to independently verify the information. - Medical Emergencies: In the event of a medical emergency, users are urged to seek immediate medical assistance by contacting their local emergency services or healthcare provider. - External Links: This app may include links to third-party websites for additional information or resources. The inclusion of these links does not imply endorsement or validation of the content on those websites. Users should review the terms and conditions of the external websites before accessing their content. - Modifications to Disclaimer: The app owner reserves the right to modify, amend, or update this disclaimer at any time without prior notice. Users are encouraged to review this disclaimer periodically for any changes. By accessing this app, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this disclaimer. If you do not agree with any part of this disclaimer, please refrain from using this app. Thank you for taking the time to review this disclaimer. We value transparency and integrity in providing health-related information to our users. By adhering to the terms outlined in this disclaimer, we aim to promote informed decision-making and responsible health management among our audience. Development of this application was partly supported by the App Factory to Support Health and Function of People with Disabilities funded by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Shepherd Center (Grant # 90DPHF0004).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Proprio at 100% against Protectometer's 50%. Proprio also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.0). Protectometer's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Proprio is free to download; Protectometer costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Proprio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Protectometer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Proprio's.
| Parameter | Protectometer | Proprio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 230 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | noigroup | Guillem Cornella i Barba |
Customer experience
Protectometer
Proprio
In-app purchases
Protectometer
No in-app purchases
Proprio
No in-app purchases



