Pathophysiology Review vs DripRate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pathophysiology Review
This app offers a comprehensive review of pathophysiology for allied health students and those preparing for specific exams. It includes flashcards, topical questions, and simulated exams to deepen understanding of disease processes.
- 650 review items
- Detailed rationale answers
- 350 study cards
- 200 topical review questions
- Two 50-question simulated exams
- 10 body system topics
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Pathophysiology Review is a comprehensive review app for anyone in an allied health pathophysiology course (e.g. nursing, paramedic) or those looking to challenge pathophysiology through Excelsior College Examinations. Comprehensive in nature with detailed rationale answers in flash cards and questions, each of this app's 650 items creates an opportunity to prepare for an exam--and to better understand disease processes as a clinical provider. Pathophysiology Review™ uses the Limmer Creative S-R-T approach to study and contains: Study: 350 Study cards Review: 200 Topical review questions Test: Two 50-question simulated final exams Pathophysiology Review is broken down into 10 topics by body system including: Cellular Immunity Hematologic Neurologic Cardiovascular Pulmonary Musculoskeletal Endocrine Gastrointestinal Renal and Urologic NOTE: Purchase of this app will not provide the user access to the lc-ready.com web site
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.
- IV Drip Rate Calculation
- Customizable Administration Times
- Sound and Vibration Alerts
- Multiple Timer Functionality
- Save Calculation Records
- Dark Mode Support
- Apple Watch App
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DripRate at Free against Pathophysiology Review's $7.99. DripRate also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 34 months). Pathophysiology Review's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#106 vs unranked). On ratings volume 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
DripRate is free to download; Pathophysiology Review costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DripRate holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Pathophysiology Review's written reviews are positive against 42% of DripRate's.
Pathophysiology Review ships an update every 34 months, DripRate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pathophysiology Review | DripRate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.3 (4 ratings) | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 41.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #106 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Limmer Creative | Legal Prompt Inc. |
Customer experience
Pathophysiology Review
DripRate
In-app purchases
Pathophysiology Review
No in-app purchases
DripRate
No in-app purchases
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