ProPatch Connect vs ARTI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ProPatch Connect
This application streams vital signs from ProPatch devices, displaying real-time physiological data like heart rate, ECG, and SpO2 for investigational use by trained healthcare professionals on adult patients. It is intended for use in healthcare facilities and emergency medical applications.
- Stream vital signs from ProPatch devices
- Display real-time physiological data
- Monitor heart rate (HR)
- View single lead ECG
- Track respiratory rate (RR)
- Measure skin temperature
- Display PPG and SpO2
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ProPatch™ Connect app to stream vitals from Lifeware Labs' ProPatch™ devices. The ProPatch™ Suite consists of the ProPatch™ and ProPatch™ Connect, namely ProPatch™ device with sensors for vitals monitoring, attached to the patient under care and the ProPatch™ Connect app for displaying vitals and waveforms from the ProPatch™ device. Indications for use: The ProPatch™ Suite is intended for use on adult patients as a patient monitor. The data from the ProPatch™ Suite is intended to be used by trained healthcare professionals for investigational use only. The ProPatch™ Suite is intended to be used in healthcare facilities, emergency medical applications, or during ground transport. The ProPatch™ Suite is a wireless monitoring system that consists of the ProPatch™, which is a chest-worn patch, and the ProPatch™ Connect iOS application. The ProPatch™ Connect iOS application is a software user interface that displays physiological data collected by the ProPatch™ hardware. This application is intended for use by healthcare professionals. The physiological data monitored includes heart rate (HR), single lead electrocardiogram (ECG), respiratory rate (RR), skin temperature, photoplethysmogram (PPG), and arterial blood oxygen saturation (SpO2). This information can be displayed in real-time on an iOS device. The system is indicated for adults aged 22 and above only. Caution: Investigational device Limited by Federal (or United States) law to investigational use. Do not use data from the ProPatch™ Suite to make medical decisions.
ARTI
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ARTI-PRO VSM is a mobile application designed to seamlessly integrate with the ARTI-PRO Simulator via Bluetooth. The ARTI-PRO Simulator, also known as the Access and REBOA Simulator, is a sophisticated training device for medical professionals, focusing on Resuscitative Endovascular Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) procedures. The ARTI-PRO VSM app serves as a vital sign monitor (VSM) display, providing real-time monitoring of arterial blood pressures experienced within the simulator. Key features of the app include: Real-Time Data Display: Continuously updates and displays arterial blood pressure readings, ensuring accurate and immediate feedback. User-Friendly Interface: The interface closely resembles a real VSM, with the added capability to join both arterial blood pressures on the same plot-scale for easy interpretation during aorta occlusion events. Bluetooth Connectivity: Reliable and secure connection to the ARTI-PRO Simulator, ensuring uninterrupted data transmission. Important Note: The ARTI-PRO VSM app is not a medical device and should not be used to monitor real human patients. It is intended solely for use with the ARTI-PRO Simulator for training purposes. The ARTI-PRO VSM app is an essential tool for medical professionals training in REBOA procedures, enhancing their ability to monitor and respond to critical changes in arterial blood pressure with precision and confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ProPatch Connect at every 4 weeks against ARTI's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ProPatch Connect ships an update every 4 weeks, ARTI every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ProPatch Connect | ARTI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Lifeware Labs, LLC | Prytime Medical Devices, Inc. |
In-app purchases
ProPatch Connect
No in-app purchases
ARTI
No in-app purchases
