Ventilator Mode Map vs VentRef
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.
VentRef
A clinical reference tool for healthcare professionals managing mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy. It provides information grounded in respiratory physiology and evidence-based critical care.
- Mechanical ventilation reference
- Oxygen therapy reference
- Respiratory physiology
- Evidence-based critical care
- Clinical decision support
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VentRef is a focused clinical reference for clinicians managing invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy, grounded in core respiratory physiology and evidence-based critical care practice. This application is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Calculations and reference values are derived from published peer-reviewed medical literature and textbooks cited in the Sources section of the app. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding medical conditions or clinical decisions, and do not disregard or delay seeking professional advice because of information provided by this app. About Rishi Kumar, MD, FACC ("RK.MD") I'm an adult cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and cardiovascular ICU intensivist practicing in academic medicine. I'm passionate about teaching with free, open-access medical education. Learn more on my site: https://rk.md
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VentRef at every 3 weeks against Ventilator Mode Map's every 3 months. VentRef also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and ratings volume (44 vs 8). Ventilator Mode Map's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VentRef holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VentRef has 44 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Ventilator Mode Map ships an update every 3 months, VentRef every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ventilator Mode Map | VentRef |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (44 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 44 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Rishi Kumar |
Customer experience
Ventilator Mode Map
VentRef
In-app purchases
Ventilator Mode Map
No in-app purchases
VentRef
No in-app purchases
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