Comparison

myVolara vs VentRef

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

myVolara

Access essential resources for oscillation and lung expansion therapy, and mechanical insufflation-exsufflation therapy. This app provides how-to videos, literature, FAQs, and troubleshooting guides to support clinicians and caregivers. It serves as a comprehensive tool for various respiratory therapies from hospital to home.

Highlights
  • How-To Videos
  • Literature Library
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Troubleshooting Guides
  • Contact Information
Features
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Helpful resources at your fingertips for using the Hillrom Volara™ System for oscillation and lung expansion (OLE) therapy and the Synclara™ Cough System for mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MIE) therapy. The app is a go-to tool when using these systems for CPEP, CHFO, Nebulizer, and Cough Simulation therapy. From hospital to home, it supports clinicians and caregivers with features that include: • How-To Videos • Literature • FAQs • Troubleshooting • Contact Information Please seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider in addition to using this app, before making any medical decisions.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Mechanical ventilation reference
  • Oxygen therapy reference
  • Respiratory physiology
  • Evidence-based critical care
  • Clinical decision support
Features
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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

Screenshots

myVolara4 screens
VentRef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VentRef at every 3 weeks against myVolara's every 3 months. VentRef also leads on ratings volume (44 vs 5). myVolara's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for myVolara against 5.0 for VentRef. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VentRef has 44 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myVolara ships an update every 3 months, VentRef every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
myVolara versus VentRef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyVolaraVentRef
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings544 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size326 MB27 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBaxter Healthcare CorporationRishi Kumar

Customer experience

myVolara

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VentRef

All ratings44 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

myVolara

No in-app purchases

None

VentRef

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myVolara free?
myVolara is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VentRef free?
VentRef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myVolara or VentRef?
myVolara and VentRef are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 44 ratings respectively.
Do myVolara or VentRef have ads?
Neither myVolara nor VentRef shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myVolara or VentRef?
myVolara ships an update every 3 months, and VentRef every 3 weeks. Most recently, myVolara was updated on September 29, 2026 and VentRef on October 10, 2026.

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