Comparison

Drip Infusion vs DripRate

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

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About

Drip Infusion

This medical app calculates intravenous drip rates and manages infusion timers. It supports various infusion set sizes and allows users to track patient details. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Drip rate calculation
  • Customizable infusion set sizes
  • Infusion timer and alarm
  • Patient list management
  • Apple Watch support
  • Watch Complications
Features
Currently charting
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This app calculate the drip rate by setting the required time and volume of infusion. The blue progress bar and flashing images, display the dropping interval. Timer and alarm will help the management of each drip intravenous injection. Drip rate calculation - There is a 20 gtt/mL and 60 gtt/mL infusion set of initial display. - If you need other infusion set, you can add any set. (1-99 gtt/mL) - Calculate "Rate" by setting "Volume" and "Time". - Calculate "Time" by setting "Rate" and "Volume". - Calculate "Volume" by setting "Time" and "Rate". - Flashing Image will be able to tap. Timer - The List display the remaining infusion time. Sick list - Name, room, memo, can be registered. - Name can be used as a display of the timer. Apple Watch support - Display the drip rate by setting the Infusion set(20/60/15/10), required time and volume of infusion. - Dropping rate is displayed by circle, time to round will be dropped interval. - Support Watch Complications [Attention] This app supports iOS9 or more. The vibes function applies to only iPhone. There is not vibes function in iPod and iPad. [Immunity from responsibility matter] This application is not a thing taking responsibility in the medical care. Please use it with the responsibility of the user.

About

DripRate

This reference tool assists healthcare professionals in calculating IV drip rates and volumes. It offers customizable settings for administration time, sound, vibration, and a timer function. Designed with input from active nurses, it serves as a supplementary aid for medical judgment.

Highlights
  • IV Drip Rate Calculation
  • Customizable Administration Times
  • Sound and Vibration Alerts
  • Multiple Timer Functionality
  • Save Calculation Records
  • Dark Mode Support
  • Apple Watch App
Features
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DripRate - A simple and easy-to-use IV Drip Rate calculation App "DripRate" is a reference tool designed to assist in the calculation of drip rates and volumes. This app was developed to complement the judgment of healthcare professionals and is not intended as a direct medical tool. It can be used as a reference tool for nursing in hospitals and at home. The differences from the paid version are as follows: ・Contains ads ・Up to 5 calculation records 【Main Features】 ●IV Drip Rate Calculation Simply input the volume of fluid, administration time, and IV set to automatically calculate the drip rate and volume as a reference. It is also possible to calculate from the volume of fluid and administration speed. ●Various Display Times You can choose and set the optimal unit time for the drip rate and volume from multiple options. ●Numeric Settings You can choose from picker (drum roll) or numeric keys (numpad) input. When you tap a number, a control for setting it appears underneath. ●Save Function You can switch and save up to 5 calculation records with tabs. The title of the tab can be edited by long-pressing it. ●Confirmation Sound and Vibration You can confirm the drip speed by sound and vibration. There are 10 types of confirmation sounds and 3 levels of vibration to choose from. ●Customize You can change the color of the text to suit your preference. ●Timer Function You can run multiple timers at the same time. Each timer can have a title. Even if the app is closed or the device is locked, you will receive notifications at the set time. ●Dark Mode Support This app fully supports dark mode. ●Apple Watch Support There is also an app for Apple Watch. The settings of the iPhone app can be automatically reflected in the Apple Watch app. The Apple Watch app has the same basic functions as the iPhone app and supports complications (allows the app icon to be placed on the watch face). This app was developed based on the opinions of active nurses and is designed to meet the needs of the field. However, the results of this app are part of a reference, and medical decisions should always be left to the discretion of medical professionals. 【Disclaimer】 This drip rate calculation app is a reference tool for calculating the drip rate and the volume of IV fluid. Use of this app is at the user's own risk. 1. Accuracy of Results ・The results of this app are based on general guidelines, but professional judgment is required according to individual medical situations. This app merely provides reference information, and does not guarantee the accuracy of drip rates or volumes. It is recommended to consult with medical professionals or appropriate authorities. 2. User Responsibility ・Use of this app is at your own risk, and the developer and related parties are not responsible for any results or damages arising from its use. ・It is strongly recommended to consult with a medical professional and verify the accurate drip rate and volume before using the app. 3. Disclaimer ・The developer and related parties will not be responsible for any damage or trouble caused by the use of this app. ・Use of this app is entirely at the user's discretion and responsibility. Please understand the above precautions before using this drip rate calculation app. Please consult with a medical professional and comply with relevant regulations to confirm the optimal drip rate and volume.

Screenshots

Drip Infusion4 screens
DripRate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DripRate at Free against Drip Infusion's $1.99. DripRate also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Drip Infusion's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). On review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DripRate is free to download; Drip Infusion costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DripRate holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Drip Infusion's written reviews are positive against 42% of DripRate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drip Infusion ships an update every 2 months, DripRate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Drip Infusion versus DripRate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrip InfusionDripRate
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (9 ratings)4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.9% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#121 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB16 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperiLeafLegal Prompt Inc.

Customer experience

Drip Infusion

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive48.9%
Neutral23.4%
Negative27.7%

DripRate

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%

In-app purchases

None

Drip Infusion

No in-app purchases

None

DripRate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drip Infusion free?
Drip Infusion costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DripRate free?
DripRate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Drip Infusion or DripRate?
DripRate is rated higher. Drip Infusion averages 2.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while DripRate averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Drip Infusion or DripRate have ads?
DripRate shows ads; Drip Infusion does not.
Which is updated more often, Drip Infusion or DripRate?
Drip Infusion ships an update every 2 months, and DripRate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Drip Infusion was updated on November 10, 2026 and DripRate on November 7, 2026.

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