# RRate — Respiratory Rate Counter

> App to measure respiratory rate using timed taps and visual breathing cues. (iPhone/iPad app by PART BC Children's.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rrate/id581390517 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PART BC Children's](https://appshunter.io/developer/581390520)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rrate/id581390517/reviews.md

## What is RRate?

Determines respiratory rate by tapping according to the observed breath rate of the patient. The animated breathing baby provides visual feedback for the user. The rate is determined by the median of the most recent taps and is reported in breaths per minute. 

The app supports REDCap integration (see https://github.com/part-cw/LNhealth/wiki/Index-of-Application-RRate) and vital signs sharing between apps (see https://github.com/part-cw/LNhealth/wiki/Index-of-Module-sharevitalsigns-for-ios).

## Key features

- Respiratory rate measurement
- Visual breathing feedback
- Median tap rate calculation
- RECap integration
- Vital signs sharing

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rrate/id581390517/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Sounds Make It Unusable

*2021-12-02, version 3.0*

This is one of the better respiratory rate apps out there in terms of ease of use, etc. despite looking like it came out of a 1990s textbook. But It’s unusable because of the terrible breathing sound it makes, which you can’t turn off.

### 4/5 — Great except one feature

*2021-02-10, version 3.0*

I would love it much more if I could turn off the breathing noise. I’m supposed to count breaths of patients without them knowing. Otherwise they will change the way they breathe and mess up the count.

### 4/5 — Love this App!

*2020-06-26*

I am a Children’s Nurse Practitioner in Perth, Western Australia. I see kids at my clinic or (thanks to COVID) by video consultation. This App is so handy when you can’t examine a baby/child. I also use it as a guide for parents to decide when to seek further health review. Just sent it to a Mom who lives on a farm 80km from the nearest town :)

### 3/5 — awful gasping sound on each tap

*2020-01-04*

It is a shame that this app makes a ridiculous gasping sound with each tap. This is very distracting and disconcerting for parents when assessing a child. Whilst it is possible to mute your phone, this is a real inconvenience. Surely this unnecessary feature could be switched off

### 5/5 — Works well!

*2018-04-11, version 2.9*

Great idea and easy to use

### 5/5 — Sync to breathing

*2013-05-15*

Seems ver easy to use.?

## Frequently asked questions about RRate

### How does RRate determine respiratory rate?

RRate determines respiratory rate by calculating the median of the most recent taps made by the user, synchronized with the patient's observed breath rate. This is reported in breaths per minute.

### What is the animated breathing baby in RRate for?

The animated breathing baby in RRate provides visual feedback to the user, helping them to synchronize their taps with the patient's breathing rhythm for accurate measurement.

### Can RRate share vital signs with other apps?

Yes, RRate supports vital signs sharing between apps, as detailed on the developer's GitHub wiki. This feature allows for seamless integration with other health monitoring tools.

### Does RRate integrate with REDCap?

Yes, RRate supports REDCap integration. Further details on how to implement this integration can be found on the developer's GitHub wiki.

### What devices is RRate compatible with?

RRate is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for use on Apple's mobile operating systems.

### How often is RRate updated?

The latest version of RRate, 3.0, was released on December 17, 2019. While not frequently updated recently, it has a stable release history.

### What is the age rating for RRate?

RRate has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children and adults.

### Does RRate have ads?

No, RRate does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2019-12-17

- Added the ability to return data to other apps through use of the UIPasteboard.
- Added uploading to REDCap.
- In the Settings you can now choose between using the RRate tapping algorithm, or simply tapping for one minute and having RRate time the minute and count the taps.

### 2.9 — 2017-10-06

- Added French and Portuguese translations

### 2.8.1 — 2016-07-13

Added support for Spanish and dialects Quechua and Aymara (which didn't show in 2.8).

### 2.8 — 2016-07-10

Added support for Spanish and dialects Quechua and Aymara.

### 2.7 — 2015-09-29

Added support for Ahmeric, Dinka, Khmer, and Luganda languages.

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## More apps by PART BC Children's

- [Phoenix Sepsis Calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-sepsis-calculator/id6743415717)
- [RRate](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rrate/id6749282166)

All apps by PART BC Children's: https://appshunter.io/developer/581390520

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