Comparison

Thopaz+ Simulator vs ExpertFolio

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

ExpertFolio

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You always have your portfolio at hand with the ExpertFolio app. In the app you can use the most important functionalities of ExpertFolio that you use every day; you'll see EPA progress, forms can be uploaded, and it's super easy to create assessments. Forms that are a bit more complex and all other functionalities can be found in our desktop website: https://www.expertfolio.nl Also, you can only use this app when an account has been created for you within a user group. General terms and conditions: https://home.expertfolio.nl/algemene-voorwaarden/ Privacy policy: https://home.expertfolio.nl/privacyverklaring/

Screenshots

Thopaz+ Simulator4 screens
ExpertFolio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ExpertFolio at every 4 weeks against Thopaz+ Simulator's every 85 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thopaz+ Simulator ships an update every 85 months, ExpertFolio every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Thopaz+ Simulator versus ExpertFolio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThopaz+ SimulatorExpertFolio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 85 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size505 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMedela AGExpertCollege BV

In-app purchases

None

Thopaz+ Simulator

No in-app purchases

None

ExpertFolio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thopaz+ Simulator free?
Thopaz+ Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ExpertFolio free?
ExpertFolio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thopaz+ Simulator or ExpertFolio have ads?
Neither Thopaz+ Simulator nor ExpertFolio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thopaz+ Simulator or ExpertFolio?
Thopaz+ Simulator ships an update every 85 months, and ExpertFolio every 4 weeks. Most recently, Thopaz+ Simulator was updated on September 22, 2026 and ExpertFolio on October 6, 2026.

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