Comparison

Thopaz+ Simulator vs MBMD 2

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

Head to head
About

Thopaz+ Simulator

This medical simulation app allows users to familiarize themselves with the advanced functions of a chest drainage therapy device. It simulates functional checks, warnings, alarms, menu settings, and drainage histories, providing a hands-on learning experience for healthcare professionals.

Highlights
  • Simulate functional checks
  • Simulate visual and audio warnings/alarms
  • Simulate catheter checks
  • Change menu settings
  • Simulate fluid drainage
  • View drainage and event histories
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Medela's Thopaz+ takes chest drainage therapy to a new level of care. Unlike analogue systems, it reliably regulates the applied pressure at the patient's chest and digitally (and quietly) monitors critical therapy indicators. Clinical data has demonstrated that Medela's chest drainage therapy improves outcomes and streamlines the delivery of care. This simulator helps you to become familiar with Thopaz+ and its advanced functions. You can… - simulate a functional check - simulate visual and audio warnings and alarms - simulate the catheter check - change all menu settings - simulate fluid drainage - see examples of air leak and fluid histories - see an example of an event history DISCLAIMER:  This app is intended to be a tool to provide information only. This app is not intended to be a source of medical advice or treatment and does not replace in any way your independent medical advice regarding your patient’s diagnosis or treatment. The app does not interact Thopaz+ in any way and cannot impact, change, alter or amend any treatment you prescribe or program.  Only you can determine whether the Thopaz+ is right for your patient. Before initiating Thopaz+ treatment in any patient, read the instructions for use, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and safety instructions. Nothing in this app should be construed as replacing, revising or amending the information contained in the instructions for use, contraindications, warnings, precautions and safety instructions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Medela hereby disclaims all liabilities, including without limitation, compensatory, direct, and indirect or consequential damages, arising from use of the app.

About

MBMD 2

This mobile application connects with a hospital communications web application. It facilitates communication and information exchange within a healthcare setting.

Highlights
  • Hospital communications integration
  • Web application companion
  • Mobile access to hospital systems
Features
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The MBMD mobile app is designed for use the with the MBMD hospital communications web application.

Screenshots

Thopaz+ Simulator4 screens
MBMD 23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thopaz+ Simulator at 5.0 against MBMD 2's 3.0. Thopaz+ Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). MBMD 2's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 85 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thopaz+ Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thopaz+ Simulator ships an update every 85 months, MBMD 2 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Thopaz+ Simulator versus MBMD 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThopaz+ SimulatorMBMD 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 85 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size505 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMedela AGM2 Information Systems Inc.

Customer experience

Thopaz+ Simulator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MBMD 2

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Thopaz+ Simulator

No in-app purchases

None

MBMD 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thopaz+ Simulator free?
Thopaz+ Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MBMD 2 free?
MBMD 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Thopaz+ Simulator or MBMD 2?
Thopaz+ Simulator is rated higher. Thopaz+ Simulator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MBMD 2 averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Thopaz+ Simulator or MBMD 2 have ads?
Neither Thopaz+ Simulator nor MBMD 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thopaz+ Simulator or MBMD 2?
Thopaz+ Simulator ships an update every 85 months, and MBMD 2 every 4 months. Most recently, Thopaz+ Simulator was updated on July 7, 2026 and MBMD 2 on September 7, 2026.

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