Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab vs Ventilator Mode Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab
Explore upper airway anatomy in a 3D simulator. Access clinical information, photographs, and illustrations through tappable targets. Offers detailed views and easy navigation for a unique learning experience.
- 3D upper airway simulation
- Tappable anatomical targets
- Clinical information access
- Detailed anatomical structure views
- Cross-section overview
- Free-range navigation
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Overview: Explore the upper airway with a 3D simulator. The Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab forms a unique transition between book-learning and real-world experience by allowing users to study the anatomy in a 3-dimensional space. Tappable targets provide access to clinical information, photographs, and medical illustrations. Features: -See the anatomy from a unique perspective -View detailed information on 34 different anatomical structures -Cross-section showing an overview of the entire area -Free-range and instant transportation systems for easy navigation -Navigational head shows current location and orientation Controls: -Double-tap to move forward -Pinch out for precision movement -Pinch in to move backward -Single-finger swipe to rotate camera -Double-finger swipe to move vertically or horizontally -Two-finger roll to roll camera -Single-tap on a target to view name -Double-tap on a target to view detailed information
Ventilator Mode Map
This app classifies mechanical ventilation modes based on a recognized medical taxonomy. It provides images and details for numerous ventilators worldwide, including manufacturer and model information.
- Mechanical ventilation mode taxonomy implementation
- Ventilator manufacturer and model details
- Ventilator images
- Global ventilator database
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This app is designed to implement the taxonomy (classification system) for modes of mechanical ventilation described by Chatburn et al (Respir Care 2014;59(11):1747-1763). It has manufacturer, model, and ventilator image for most of the ventilators used across the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ventilator Mode Map at 4.8 against Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab's 4.4. Ventilator Mode Map also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 20 months). Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Ventilator Mode Map holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 8 respectively.
Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab ships an update every 20 months, Ventilator Mode Map every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab | Ventilator Mode Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (8 ratings) | 4.8 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Augusta University | The Cleveland Clinic Foundation |
Customer experience
Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab
Ventilator Mode Map
In-app purchases
Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab
No in-app purchases
Ventilator Mode Map
No in-app purchases
Questions
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