Comparison

SEPSIS 3 vs Safe Vent

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

Head to head
About

SEPSIS 3

This medical app provides up-to-date sepsis calculators and data based on the Sepsis-3 consensus. It includes tools for assessing sepsis severity, such as SOFA, qSOFA, and NEWS scores, along with master calculator panels for efficient patient data processing.

Highlights
  • Sepsis-3 consensus calculators
  • SOFA, qSOFA, and NEWS scores
  • mCalx™ master calculator
  • Automatic unit conversion
  • Color-coded normal/abnormal outputs
  • Patient data processing
Features
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"Sepsis Calculators & Data" ***From the Sepsis-3 International Consensus*** The Sepsis 3 App includes the most practical and up-to-date Sepsis Calculators & Data (from the ESICM and the SCCM 3rd International Consensus (Sepsis-3, 2016)). Just added the mCalx™ (master calculator), NEWS & NEWS 2 (2019) Scores. SOFA, qSOFA, LODS, Sepsis Ward, Sepsis ICU, Sepsis Master, Septic Shock (with integrated Calculator panels & Dynamic Tables for visual efficiency). Sepsis 3 is part of MediCalc®, "The standard for clinical calculations and analytics in Medicine™". MediCalc® is the best and most comprehensive "Medical Calculator System™" in the world. It performs automatic computation of more than 450 clinical formulas, equations & scores "commonly used" in medical practice. MediCalc® features the innovative mCalx™ Master Calculator panel for combined calculations, they assure convenience and accuracy. It also includes valuable "point of care information". MediCalc® facilitates the organization and processing of Patient's data. It is a physician-friendly™ app, intuitive and very easy to use. Available ONLINE (abridged version, free access & Print options). +Unique reference, productivity and decision support tool. +Trusted resource with proven and reliable data processing. +For physicians, residents, med students, PAs and NPs... +Developed by Board-certified physicians in the US. +Highly acclaimed, reviewed and tested (since 1996). -------------------------------------------------- The SEPSIS 3 App (MediCalc®) FEATURES: (the best and proven clinical data processing) * mCalx™ master calculator (inApp purchase) * arithmetical processing * automatic unit conversion * MultiCalx™ Panels * multiple-unit entries * color-coded normal-abnormal outputs * normal values (ranges & limits) * automatic range-checks (limits) * intuitive user interface * easy navigation and info access * Search bar with filters * smart decimal rounding * Système International notation * tables of parameters * mobile & online (free access) * dynamic tables, synchronized with calculators * fully referenced * highly organized and standardized -------------------------------------------------- MediCalc® is part of the ScyMed® Network of MedicalApps, and the first and most comprehensive Medical Calculator System™ in the world, online since 1996... (>500,000 users & free online access). Available in spanish. Other Medical Apps developed by ScyMed include eH&P™, NephroCalc™, LiverCalc™, iDox™, Synt™ (Medical Intelligence Augmentation), etc. (mobile, online, EMR). -------------------------------------------------- SEPSIS 3 CONTENTS: Sepsis: Assessment, Calculators & Data™ mCalx™ master calculator (patient-specific) MultiCalx Panels SEPSIS Ward (qSOFA + GFR_EPI + BMI) SEPSIS ICU (Intensive Care Unit) (SOFA + qSOFA + GFR_EPI + BMI) SEPSIS MASTER (SOFA + LODS + qSOFA + SIRS + GFR_EPI + BMI) Septic Shock (definition) Individual Algorithms & equations: NEWS & NEWS 2 Scores quickSOFA (quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score) SOFA (Sequential (Sepsis-related) Organ Failure Assessment Score) LODS (Logistic Organ Dysfunction System Score) SIRS (Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) APACHE II Score Glasgow Coma Scale MAP (mean Arterial Pressure) PaO2/FiO2 (arterial O2 tension/Fraction of inspired O2 Ratio) GFR_EPI (Glomerular Filtration Rate-EPI) GFR_cg (Glomerular Filtration Rate Cockcroft-Gault) GFR_mdrd4 (Glomerular Filtration Rate (MDRD-4)) GFR_mdrd6 (Glomerular Filtration Rate (MDRD-6)) GFR_Sch (Glomerular Filtration Rate Schwartz) Chronic Kidney Disease Classification BMI (Body Mass Index) Overweight & Obesity Classification Body Surface Area Conversion (temp, mass, length) Copyright ScyMed Inc.

About

Safe Vent

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Safe Vent performs calculations and provides recommendations designed to guide and complement healthcare team decisions in anesthesia/operating rooms, emergencies, and intensive care units. Oxygenation formulas, ventilation, mechanical power, driving pressure, and optimal PEEP predicted by Artificial Intelligence are some of its interesting features. This application does not replace individualized medical judgment for each patient and specific situation. Privacy policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ESNGzHMyY034zsNM9J1f7BLyS47zP1PTvdaTCp1sdfg/edit?pli=1#heading=h.2gfsp4psfhxd Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SEPSIS 34 screens
Safe Vent2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Safe Vent at every 3 months against SEPSIS 3's every 10 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. SEPSIS 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Safe Vent sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SEPSIS 3 ships an update every 10 months, Safe Vent every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SEPSIS 3 versus Safe Vent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSEPSIS 3Safe Vent
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB58 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperScyMed, IncSYNAPS AI SAS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SEPSIS 3

One-time1
  • Sepsis Master$1.99
2 purchases

Safe Vent

Subscriptions2
  • Safe Vent Full Access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Safe Vent Full Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SEPSIS 3 free?
SEPSIS 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Safe Vent free?
Safe Vent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SEPSIS 3 or Safe Vent have ads?
Neither SEPSIS 3 nor Safe Vent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SEPSIS 3 or Safe Vent?
SEPSIS 3 ships an update every 10 months, and Safe Vent every 3 months. Most recently, SEPSIS 3 was updated on September 17, 2026 and Safe Vent on September 11, 2026.

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