How we review
We review every app against the same criteria, including our own.
By the PainFreeU editorial team · Updated September 26, 2026 · How we review
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- What the app actually doesDoes it give you techniques and exercises, education, or just a diary?
- Can you see if it helps?Do you get a simple way to measure change, before and after?
- SafetyIs the app clear about when to see a doctor, and does it avoid promising too much?
- Price and free tierWhat do you get for free, and what does it cost to continue?
- Ease of getting startedCan you start quickly, and is it easy to understand?
What the reviews are based on
As of September 26, 2026, the reviews are based on public information: each maker's own pages and the US App Store (price, ratings and features). We have not run our own measurements yet. When we test ourselves, we add the results with a date.
No ranking
We don't rank the apps from best to worst, because they do different things. Instead we say what each app is best for, so you can pick the one that fits you. Our own product is listed first because it is ours, and it is labeled as such. The others are in no ranked order.
Money
PainFreeU makes PFU Pocket and earns money if you choose it. Our own product is labeled “Our own product” wherever we describe it, and links to it are labeled “Ad”. We have no deals with, and are not paid by, any of the other apps.
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