Recognise
v1.9Patients undergoing rehabilitation for complex pain or injury, and the clinicians or therapists managing their Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) programs.
What Is Recognise?
Launched Feb 11, 2016
Updated Sep 2024
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Exercises to test and improve the ability to quickly identify body parts as left or right, a core component of Graded Motor Imagery.
Ability to export and email detailed progress results and graphs directly to clinicians or therapists.
Allows users to take their own photos via iPhone/iPad to incorporate into their specific rehabilitation training.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate therapeutic efficacy, but report app functionality and navigation and fragmented app ecosystem.”
What Users Love
I like this app and my results show it is working
I love your apps and they are “somewhat starting to work” for me.
Pain Points
It no longer has any functionality. No stock images of hands, no play, memorize, or test functions.
Impossible to navigate. You get into one subject area and you can't get out of it.
It would be much nicer to have all of the apps combined into one, instead of having to download 6 different apps
Medium confidence · 8 reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Paid | #17 | ▲5 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Strong alignment with established clinical GMI protocols.
- Unique feature set including custom image capture.
- Established brand authority within the niche pain management community.
Cons
- Critical technical debt and broken core functionality.
- Fragmented product strategy (multiple siloed apps).
- Non-existent developer communication and maintenance.
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Consolidation of the fragmented app suite into a single platform.
- Integration with wearable health data.
- Transition to a subscription model to fund ongoing maintenance.
Market Threats
- Generalist physical therapy apps replicating core features.
- Total user churn due to lack of updates.
- Potential removal from the App Store due to abandonment.
What are the key takeaways?
Recognise is a frustrating medical app that is a paid app. With a 3.0/5 rating from 25 reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate therapeutic efficacy, though app functionality and navigation remains a common concern.
Best for: Patients undergoing rehabilitation for complex pain or injury, and the clinicians or therapists managing their Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) programs.
How much does it cost?
Model: paid
The app utilizes a straightforward premium model without subscriptions, positioning itself as a specialized clinical tool rather than a mass-market consumer service.