myVolara vs VentRef
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- How-To Videos
- Literature Library
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Troubleshooting Guides
- Contact Information
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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.
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 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | myVolara | VentRef |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (44 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 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 | 16.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 326 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | Rishi Kumar |
Customer experience
myVolara
VentRef
In-app purchases
myVolara
No in-app purchases
VentRef
No in-app purchases









