BluHale vs CDCES Coach
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BluHale
This application works with a specialized device to help healthcare professionals train patients on proper inhaler technique. It is not a diagnostic tool but aids in demonstrating correct usage and handling.
- Patient training on inhaler technique
- Works with BluHale PRO™ device
- Demonstrates proper handling
- Educational tool for healthcare professionals
- Provides support contact information
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Users should seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. This app is designed to be used with the BluHale PRO™ device for healthcare professionals. BluHale PRO is an accessory device, designed by MannKind®, that mounts onto the inhaler to facilitate healthcare professionals in training patients on proper inhalation technique and handling. *It is important to keep in mind that BluHale PRO is not a diagnostic device. The app store is not to be used as a point of contact for BluHale PRO product support or customer service. For BluHale PRO support, contact information is provided in the application. For any other MannKind product support, please contact us at guide@mannkindcorp.com or 833-823-4843. BLUHALE, BLUHALE PRO, MANNKIND and the MannKind logo are all trademarks owned by MannKind Corporation. ©2022 MannKind Corporation.
CDCES Coach
This app provides healthcare professionals with study tools and clinical resources for diabetes certification exams. It offers convenient access to vital information for exam preparation and enhanced clinical care, developed by a recognized expert in diabetes.
- Certification exam study tools
- Clinical resources
- On-the-go access
- Expert-developed content
- Diabetes care information
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The NEW CDCES Coach app equips you with certification exam study tools and clinical resources- right at your fingertips! We developed this app with the belief that healthcare professionals deserve practical tools to prepare for their CDCES and BC-ADM Exams, along with access to vital resources that enhance clinical care. Users can conveniently access a variety of study tools and clinical resources while on the move! Created by Coach Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, BC-ADM, CDCES, a nationally recognized expert in diabetes care, this app serves as a vital resource for both aspiring and certified Diabetes Specialists.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BluHale at none against CDCES Coach's 2. BluHale also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.1). CDCES Coach's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 20 months). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. CDCES Coach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BluHale asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BluHale against 5.0 for CDCES Coach. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BluHale has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BluHale ships an update every 20 months, CDCES Coach fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BluHale | CDCES Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MannKind Corporation | Professional Diabetes Education Services, Inc |
Customer experience
BluHale
CDCES Coach
In-app purchases
BluHale
No in-app purchases
CDCES Coach
- DiabetesEd Practice Quiz #12 variants$9.99
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