Comparison

VenTrainer vs MedCalc

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

Head to head
About

VenTrainer

This app provides a virtual training environment for healthcare professionals to learn and practice mechanical ventilation techniques. It simulates ventilator interfaces and patient physiology, allowing users to experiment with different strategies and observe real-time outcomes in a safe, controlled setting.

Highlights
  • Interactive 360° ventilator exploration
  • Physiologic patient model for real-time outcome monitoring
  • Simulate real-life ventilation with a GUI
  • Adjustable patient model with different lung conditions
  • ABG analysis to support ventilation strategy
  • Interactive 3D animation of ventilator models
Features
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EXPLORE, EXPERIMENT, LEARN. VIRTUAL TRAINING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS Advance your ventilation knowledge with VenTrainer, the free virtual training app for clinicians. Dive into an immersive, easy‑to‑set up learning experience and: - Explore our ventilators and their features with an interactive 360° animation - Use the app to enhance the training experience for you or one of your team members - Monitor how your ventilation strategy affects the patient outcome in real time, thanks to the physiologic patient model - Simulate real‑life ventilation with a GUI that displays real‑time monitoring values A VENTILATOR SIMULATOR IN YOUR POCKET. WITH A COMPLETE USER INTERFACE The VenTrainer App is like a ventilator simulator. It provides you with the unique opportunity to simulate the entire ventilator user interface on your mobile device or computer. Explore all the functions and familiarize yourself with operating your ventilator. Learn how to change the graphics, where to set the alarm limits, how to adjust the parameters, and how to use the tools. THE PATIENT MIGHT BE VIRTUAL. BUT YOUR LEARNINGS ARE REAL VenTrainer allows you to see direct outcomes from the decisions you make. This enables you to develop your skills and knowledge in a safe and controlled environment, while staying up to date with the latest methods in patient ventilation. - Adjustable patient model with different lung conditions to choose from - Pre‑configured patient conditions such as ARDS with recruitable properties - ABG analysis to support your ventilation strategy - Real‑time monitoring values for oxygenation and ventilation - Realistic alarms FROM ALL ANGLES. OUR VIRTUAL SHOWROOM An interactive 3D animation allows you to explore all our ventilator models from every angle and learn about their functions and features through detailed tooltips. All at the touch of a finger. INTERACTIVE LEARNING. MODERN TOOLS FOR EDUCATORS If you are teaching mechanical ventilation, VenTrainer is an ideal tool to help create an immersive, easy‑to‑set up, time‑ and cost‑effective experience that enhances training for all your students. With VenTrainer, your students can enjoy a virtual hands‑on learning experience, while following along as you demonstrate and explain ventilation techniques. The free app works on most desktop and mobile devices: no extra equipment is needed, and each student can directly experiment on their device. - Easy‑to‑set up - Time and cost effective - For class settings or individual learning HAMILTON VENTILATOR SIMULATOR. NEW AND IMPROVED VenTrainer was developed on the learnings and experiences accumulated with the Hamilton ventilator simulator and the HAMILTON-C6 simulation. The app is their latest evolution. For those familiar with the HAMILTON-G5 simulator or HAMILTON-T1 simulator, VenTrainer offers a sense of familiarity and an exciting new experience with the convenience of a modern application. DISCLAIMER The VenTrainer App is designed as a supplementary tool to assist the training of clinical personnel on the operation and handling of Hamilton Medical ventilators. Please note that the app may not perfectly simulate all the functions and features of the actual ventilators. Some deviations and inaccuracies may occur. IMPORTANT NOTE The VenTrainer App must not be used as the sole training resource for operating Hamilton Medical ventilators. The use of the app does not replace the necessary practical training and instruction on the actual devices. Users are obliged to undergo comprehensive and practical training provided by certified experts on the actual devices before using them in clinical practice. Hamilton Medical accepts no liability for damage or operating errors resulting from the exclusive use of the VenTrainer App for training.

About

MedCalc

This app offers a comprehensive collection of essential medical calculators across various specialties. It features smart search, offline access, and a favorites function for quick access to frequently used tools. Optimized for low-light environments with dark mode and bilingual support.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive medical calculator library
  • Favorites for quick access
  • Smart search functionality
  • Offline access
  • Dark mode support
  • Bilingual (English/Chinese)
Features
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* Comprehensive Library: Covers major specialties including Cardiology, Neurology, Respiratory, Intensive Care, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nephrology, and Psychiatry. * Essential Tools: Includes industry-standard calculators like CHA₂DS₂-VASc, Wells Criteria (DVT/PE), Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), NIHSS, eGFR (CKD-EPI 2021), NEWS-2, Child-Pugh, and MELD. * Favorites: Pin your most frequently used calculators to the top for quick access during rounds or consultations. * Smart Search: Instantly find what you need with a powerful search bar that supports both calculator names and descriptions. * Offline Access: Fully functional without an internet connection—perfect for hospitals with poor signal. * Dark Mode: Optimized for low-light environments to reduce eye strain during night shifts. * Bilingual Support: Seamlessly switch between English and Chinese. Included Calculators: * Cardiology: HEART Score, ASCVD Risk, Framingham, HAS-BLED, GRACE * Neurology: ABCD² Score, ICH Score, ASRS-v1.1, IQCODE * Respiratory: CURB-65, BODE Index, STOP-BANG * Intensive Care: qSOFA, SIRS, SOFA 2.0 * Gastroenterology: Forrest Classification, FIB-4 Index * General: BMI, Body Surface Area (BSA) * ...and many more! Disclaimer: This app is intended for educational and reference purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical judgment. Users should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions.

Screenshots

VenTrainer4 screens
MedCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MedCalc at 100% against VenTrainer's 33%. VenTrainer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VenTrainer versus MedCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVenTrainerMedCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size270 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHamilton Medical亭 邓

Customer experience

VenTrainer

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

MedCalc

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VenTrainer

No in-app purchases

None

MedCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VenTrainer free?
VenTrainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MedCalc free?
MedCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VenTrainer or MedCalc have ads?
Neither VenTrainer nor MedCalc shows ads.

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