PFU Pocket vs Bearable
Two apps people often weigh against each other. Here are the differences side by side, so you can decide.
By the PainFreeU editorial team · Updated September 26, 2026 · How we review
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Side by side
| PFU Pocket | Bearable | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | People who want to try something concrete themselves, and see in their own numbers whether it helps. | People who want to track symptoms, mood and habits and look for patterns. |
| Free to start | Yes, start free | Yes, basic version |
| Type | Self-help + before/after score | Diary |
| Made for | Everyday aches around the body | Any symptoms |
| Price | Free to start. Premium and Premium+ subscriptions, both with a 7-day free trial. The price is shown in your currency at checkout. | Free basic version, premium with a trial. Check the current price in the app. |
| App Store rating | Web app – no App Store rating yet | 4.8 of 5 (6,373 ratings) |
| Best for | People with common aches who want to try self-treatment in small steps, and see in their own numbers whether it helps. | – |
How to choose the right app
Choose PFU Pocket if
People who want to try something concrete themselves, and see in their own numbers whether it helps.
People with common aches who want to try self-treatment in small steps, and see in their own numbers whether it helps.
Pros
- Concrete: one step at a time, with video
- You rate before and after, so you can see if it helps
- Free to start, no download needed
- Made by Rune Åbø, a hands-on therapist for many years, using his own method
Cons
- A new service with far fewer users than the big apps
- No App Store app yet – it opens in your browser
- Gives no diagnosis and does not replace health care
- If you take warfarin (Marevan), have lymph cancer or severe pain without a known cause, talk to a doctor before you try the self-treatment.
PFU Pocket is our own product. We reviewed it against the same criteria as the others, and we earn money if you choose it.
Choose Bearable if
People who want to track symptoms, mood and habits and look for patterns.
Pros
- Very flexible
- Good graphs over time
- Free basic version
Cons
- Gives no advice or treatment
