Comparison

AlzhaTV vs Linus Tester

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

Head to head
About

AlzhaTV

This app helps people with Alzheimer's and dementia stay connected with family through personalized video messages displayed on their TV. Caregivers can also send messages on behalf of the loved one. It creates a simple, technology-free communication bridge.

Highlights
  • Video message sending
  • Customizable video display frequency
  • Looped video playback on personal TV
  • Caregiver-assisted messaging
  • Technology-free interface for PWD
Features
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AlzhaTV app facilitates communication among the person with Alzheimer’s and other dementia (PWD) and their family members. AlzhaTV enables family members to send videos and select the frequency of display for each video. The loved one (PWD) sees these video on the personal television screen in a looped fashion creating instant communication without having to use any technology. AlzhaTV enables loved one to send message to family members with the help of caregiver. Terms https://www.alzhatv.com/terms Privacy Policy http://www.alzhatv.com/privacy

About

Linus Tester

This platform collects extensive digital measurements related to brain health, including voice, speech, gait, cognition, and eye movement. It uses machine learning to analyze this data alongside electronic health records, creating precise metrics for evaluating interventions and personalizing brain health recommendations.

Highlights
  • Digital measurement collection
  • Voice and speech analysis
  • Gait and cognition tracking
  • Eye movement monitoring
  • Machine learning data analysis
  • Electronic health record integration
Features
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The Linus platform allows the coordinated collection of large amounts of information about digital measurements—such as voice, speech, gait, cognition and eye movement—that may have a bearing on brain health and lead to the identification of digital biomarkers. Applying machine learning methods of data analysis to this rich set of measurements, together with information drawn from electronic health records, provides a composite picture with more precise metrics for evaluating the impact of potential interventions and lifestyle changes, and for offering personalized prescriptions to promote brain health.

Screenshots

AlzhaTV4 screens
Linus Tester3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AlzhaTV at 3.7 against Linus Tester's 3.0. AlzhaTV also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Linus Tester's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). 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. AlzhaTV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Linus Tester asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AlzhaTV holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AlzhaTV ships an update every 3 weeks, Linus Tester every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AlzhaTV versus Linus Tester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlzhaTVLinus Tester
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB202 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAlzhatv LLCLinus Health, Inc.

Customer experience

AlzhaTV

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Linus Tester

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AlzhaTV

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Access$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Monthly Premium Plan$4.99
  • Yearly Premium Plan$49.99
None

Linus Tester

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AlzhaTV free?
AlzhaTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linus Tester free?
Linus Tester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AlzhaTV or Linus Tester?
AlzhaTV is rated higher. AlzhaTV averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Linus Tester averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do AlzhaTV or Linus Tester have ads?
Neither AlzhaTV nor Linus Tester shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AlzhaTV or Linus Tester?
AlzhaTV ships an update every 3 weeks, and Linus Tester every 2 months. Most recently, AlzhaTV was updated on October 24, 2026 and Linus Tester on October 12, 2026.

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