Ventilator Mode Map vs Ventilator Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ventilator Mode Map
This app classifies mechanical ventilation modes based on a recognized medical taxonomy. It provides images and details for numerous ventilators worldwide, including manufacturer and model information.
- Mechanical ventilation mode taxonomy implementation
- Ventilator manufacturer and model details
- Ventilator images
- Global ventilator database
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This app is designed to implement the taxonomy (classification system) for modes of mechanical ventilation described by Chatburn et al (Respir Care 2014;59(11):1747-1763). It has manufacturer, model, and ventilator image for most of the ventilators used across the world.
Ventilator Guide
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Learn how to use and troubleshoot your at-home ventilator. Step-by-step instructions guide you through setup, operation, and troubleshooting. This app is for educational purposes only and is NOT intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always contact your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding the patient's medical condition.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ventilator Mode Map at every 3 months against Ventilator Guide's every 30 months. Ventilator Guide's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ventilator Mode Map ships an update every 3 months, Ventilator Guide every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and March 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ventilator Mode Map | Ventilator Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 30 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | OSF Healthcare System |
In-app purchases
Ventilator Mode Map
No in-app purchases
Ventilator Guide
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ventilator Mode Map free?
Is Ventilator Guide free?
Do Ventilator Mode Map or Ventilator Guide have ads?
Which is updated more often, Ventilator Mode Map or Ventilator Guide?
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