Pulmonary Scan vs COPD Tracker Diary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pulmonary Scan
This app educates users about the health risks of smoking and vaping, offering tools to track abstinence and financial savings. It provides information on lung health conditions like COPD and illustrates the effects of smoking on various body systems.
- Sober Counter for smoking/vaping abstinence
- Personal Use Tracker with financial savings estimates
- Educational content on COPD and lung health
- Interactive Body Map showing smoking effects
- Information on the downsides of vaping
- In-app educational articles (PulmoDaily)
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This app is made by the PulmonaryScan Team (not Haritha Katta) We started PulmonaryScan with one goal in mind: educate individuals with bad smoking/vaping habits about the dangers and health risks it imposes on their body, and possibly help them in their journey to become addiction-free. Watching our high school peers greatly harming their fundamental organs gave us a unique perspective on the widespread usage of harmful substances. Additionally, we also understood how pressing other lung issues were to society through research into lung-related diseases. Specifically, COPD was an affliction that we saw as extremely pressing. With that in mind, we wanted to make educational information about COPD and lung health more accessible to users. After weeks of development, PulmonaryScan was born. With a simplistic design and easy to use interface, PulmonaryScan is divided into 5 sections, which are detailed below: Sober Counter: The Sober Counter is a multi-faceted approach to helping those on a path to staying smoking free on their journey. Users can start a counter to track how long they have stayed abstinent from smoking or vaping, view their previous streaks, and restart their counter if they return to using these products. Additionally, users can record cigarette and vaping use through the Personal Use Tracker and view estimated financial savings based on their usage information. These features allow users to see their progress throughout their journey, hopefully encouraging them to keep up their great work. COPD & Lung Health: This section provides educational information about COPD, bronchitis, emphysema, common symptoms, risk factors, and other lung health topics. Users can learn more about these conditions through general educational content. This section does not screen for or diagnose COPD, calculate personal medical risk, measure lung function, or recommend medication or treatment. Users with breathing concerns should seek evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional. Body Map: The Body Map is an interactive interface in which users can tap into the different body systems to see how smoking specifically affects each part of one's body. Users can read the facts on how smoking affects the capabilities of one's Brain, Mouth/Throat, Heart, Lungs, Stomach, and Reproductive System. Effects of Vaping: Users will be taken to a screen where the raw facts of the downsides of Vaping are shown. Additionally, buttons are presented on the screen that lead to more supplementary reading on this harmful practice by leading scientific websites. PulmoDaily: This part of the app will directly take you to PulmoDaily educational articles within PulmonaryScan. You can read information about smoking, vaping, lung health, and related topics without leaving the app. PulmonaryScan is a living app that adapts when new information presents itself, much like Science. We aim to address factual errors and bug issues as they are identified. In efforts to maintain optimal user feedback, please contact support@pulmonaryscan.app if you notice any issue occurrences. The Team: Development & Release: Dhruv Katta Founder, Lead Architect, & Chief of Medical Research: Mainur Khan Chief Operating Officer & Lead Application Developer: Pranav Venkatesh Chief Technology Officer & Lead Research Developer: Varun Arumugam Co- Chief of Business Operations & Digital Media Chief: Kishan Patel Co- Chief of Business Operations: Shashank Kashyap Medical Research Developer: Deepak Katta
COPD Tracker Diary
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COPD Tracker puts every breath on the record - the shortness on the stairs, the 3 a.m. wheeze, the exacerbation that shows up with a change in sputum color. Log inhaler use, oxygen saturation, peak flow, and flare patterns so your pulmonologist sees the full picture between spirometry appointments, not just the numbers from one good morning in the office. Built for people managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and the overlap of asthma-COPD (ACO) that blurs treatment decisions. BREATHING AND SYMPTOM TRACKING Capture COPD the way it actually shows up: - Breathlessness on a 1 to 10 scale - Peak flow and FEV1 readings - Oxygen saturation logging with pulse oximeter - Cough frequency and sputum color changes - Wheezing and chest tightness - Exercise tolerance and walking distance - Nighttime symptoms and sleep disruption - Fatigue and energy levels - Exacerbation onset and severity - Custom symptoms you define EXACERBATION LOG Catch flares before they land you in the ER: - Symptom escalation timeline - Sputum color and volume changes - Increased rescue inhaler use - Fever and infection signals - Action plan step triggered - ER visits and hospitalizations - Recovery duration tracking MEDICATION MANAGEMENT Track the full COPD regimen: - Maintenance inhalers like Breo Ellipta, Trelegy Ellipta, Symbicort, Advair - Long-acting bronchodilators like Spiriva, Incruse, Stiolto, Anoro - Rescue inhalers like albuterol, Ventolin, and Combivent - Nebulizer treatments and durations - Oral corticosteroids for exacerbations - Antibiotics during flares - Roflumilast and azithromycin prophylaxis - Supplemental oxygen hours and flow rate - Inhaler technique and adherence - Side effect monitoring - Refill reminders TRIGGER IDENTIFICATION Find what steals your breath: - Air quality index and pollution levels - Cold air and weather changes - Allergens and seasonal irritants - Smoke, fumes, and chemical exposure - Respiratory infections - Physical overexertion - Humidity and barometric pressure - Indoor air quality - Custom triggers you discover LIFESTYLE FACTORS The habits that protect your lungs: - Exercise minutes and pulmonary rehab sessions - Sleep quality and position - Nutrition and weight management - Hydration levels - Smoking cessation progress - Stress and anxiety levels INSIGHTS AND REPORTS Months of entries become real evidence for your care team: - FEV1 and peak flow trends over time - Exacerbation frequency and severity patterns - Rescue inhaler use trends - Trigger correlations ranked by frequency - Oxygen saturation patterns - Medication adherence and response curves - PDF and CSV exports for pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, and primary care DESIGNED FOR HARD-BREATHING DAYS - 30-second quick logging - Voice-to-text input when breathing is the priority - Clear visual charts for lung function trends - Apple Health sync for steps, heart rate, and oxygen - Gentle reminders for inhaler adherence - Optional biometric lock and offline mode HEALTH PATHWAYS - Pursed-lip and diaphragmatic breathing guides - Pulmonary rehab exercise logs - Energy conservation techniques - Plain-language education on COPD staging and GOLD classification COPD is not just being out of breath. COPD Tracker treats it like the progressive lung condition it is - helping you catch exacerbations early, prove inhaler adherence, and bring your pulmonologist spirometry-grade data from everyday life. Your health data belongs to you. COPD Tracker stores your information securely on your device and in your private cloud account. We do not sell or share it. Disclaimer: COPD Tracker is for informational and personal tracking use only. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdfree/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pulmonary Scan at none against COPD Tracker Diary's 10. COPD Tracker Diary's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. COPD Tracker Diary sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.95 per month. Pulmonary Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pulmonary Scan | COPD Tracker Diary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | +12 |
| Developer | Haritha Katta | Digital Therapeutics |
In-app purchases
Pulmonary Scan
No in-app purchases
COPD Tracker Diary
- steady pass$4.951 Month
- weather max$9.993 Months
- carey ai max$19.991 Month
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- smart pass$19.991 Year
- carey ai ultra$29.991 Month
- your free pass3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- select pass$44.991 Year
- Yearly Trial3 Days trial$44.991 Year
- 7-Day Trial7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- carey ai credits$8.99
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