Xlung App vs BeWave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Xlung App
This app provides a comprehensive set of tools for mechanical ventilation management. It includes over 15 calculators, practical tips, and patient monitoring features designed for intensive care professionals and students.
- Mechanical ventilation calculators
- Ventilatory support tips
- Patient registration and monitoring
- Bedside fundamentals
- Systematic checklist for assistance
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Education and quick reference for safer, more precise mechanical ventilation, when it matters most. The Xlung App puts the essential formulas, calculations, and clinical pearls of ventilatory support in the palm of your hand — so you can apply your knowledge quickly and safely where it matters most. From invasive mechanical ventilation to noninvasive ventilation (NIV), from helmet interfaces to high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC): the essentials of respiratory support in one place. Built for physicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, nurses, residents, students, and other healthcare professionals working in critical care, emergency medicine, and respiratory care. What you'll find in the Xlung App: - Essential formulas for daily practice — the must-have calculations of mechanical ventilatory support, with interpretation tips for out-of-range values and bibliographic references for each one. - Continuously updated ventilatory support tips — curated by the Xlung platform's expert consulting team and grounded in the best and most current scientific evidence. - SI and US units — switch between mmHg and kPa to match your practice. - Expert-curated notifications — stay on top of what's new on the Xlung platform and in the world of respiratory support. Built by professionals who have practiced and taught for decades. The Xlung App draws on the 25+ years of experience of Marcelo Alcantara Holanda, MD, Ph.D., pulmonologist, intensivist, and founder of the Xlung platform — an international reference in simulation-based mechanical ventilation education — with special consulting by Betina Santos Tomaz, PT, Ph.D., a physical therapist specializing in critical care and respiratory care, with extensive clinical and teaching experience in Brazil and abroad. Together with the platform's team of consultants and developers, they make the Xlung App a one-of-a-kind tool worldwide. Start for free. Download the app and access a set of formulas and features at no cost. A single in-app purchase unlocks all tools, all content, and all future features. Enjoying the Xlung App? Take a minute to leave us a rating—it truly helps us bring safer respiratory support to more professionals worldwide. Important: The Xlung App is an educational and quick-reference tool. It does not make diagnoses or clinical decisions. All decisions regarding patient care are the sole responsibility of a duly licensed healthcare professional, based on their clinical judgment, the assessment of each patient, and their institution's guidelines and protocols. Terms of Use (EULA): https://app-xlung-privacy.xlung.org/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://app-xlung-privacy.xlung.org/en/privacy
BeWave
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O BeWave reúne todas as suas escolas num único app. Faça login uma vez com seu CPF e acesse rapidamente cada escola onde você treina, estuda ou ensina — sem precisar instalar um app diferente pra cada uma, sem gerenciar várias senhas. PRINCIPAIS RECURSOS • Login único por CPF para todas as escolas vinculadas • Troca rápida entre escolas com um toque • Reserva e cancelamento de aulas • Acompanhamento de pacotes e aulas restantes em tempo real • Histórico completo de aulas e pagamentos • Feed da escola com novidades e comunicados • Tábua de marés integrada • Lembretes antes de cada aula PARA QUEM TREINA Escolha onde vai treinar a cada dia, faça check-in, mantenha seus pacotes em dia e tenha tudo no celular — independentemente de quantas escolas você frequenta. PARA QUEM ENSINA Acesse sua agenda do dia, veja a lista de alunos e confirme presenças direto pelo app, na escola onde você dá aula. Mude de escola sem sair e sem refazer login. ESCOLAS PARCEIRAS Cada escola que entra na rede BeWave aparece automaticamente para os seus alunos no app. Se a sua escola ainda não está aqui, peça pra ela entrar em contato com nosso time. O BeWave funciona hoje com escolas de surfe e está se expandindo para outras modalidades — sempre com o mesmo princípio: uma rotina, um app, várias escolas.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeWave at none against Xlung App's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Xlung App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.49 per month. BeWave asks for nothing beyond the download.
Xlung App ships an update every 2 months, BeWave every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Xlung App | BeWave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xlung Educação em Saúde | Karlos Freitas |
In-app purchases
Xlung App
- Monthly Plan$5.491 Month
BeWave
No in-app purchases









