# Cardalis vs Inhaler Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Inhaler Counter at 4.0 against Cardalis's 2.3. Inhaler Counter also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (38% vs 20%). Cardalis's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (263 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inhaler Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cardalis asks for nothing beyond the download.

Inhaler Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cardalis has 263 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Cardalis's written reviews are positive against 38% of Inhaler Counter's.

Cardalis ships an update every 6 weeks, Inhaler Counter every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cardalis | Inhaler Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardalis/id569166179/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inhaler-counter/id1517255449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **263** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ceva Sante Animale S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/566622266) | [Jules Gribble](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018614613) |

## What reviewers say

### Cardalis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardalis/id569166179)

Monitor your dog's resting respiratory rate to detect early signs of health issues and support treatment follow-up. Easily record and track results over time, set medication reminders, and share valuable information with your veterinarian to stay involved in your pet's care.

**Highlights:** Measure resting respiratory rate, Record and track results, Monitor activity levels, Medication and monitoring reminders, Share data with veterinarians, Support heart health monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 📊 Clear graph visualization of breathing/heart rate data
- 🔔 Helpful medication and monitoring reminders
- 📧 Ability to email data to veterinarians
- ⏱️ Automatic 30-second timer with calculation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss after app updates (critical issue)
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 📧 Email and print functionality broken or removed
- 🔒 Excessive data collection (vet name, email required)
- 🐕 Dog-centric branding excludes cat owners

**Reported bugs**

- Critical data loss during app updates
- App freezes and crashes on launch or navigation
- Email functionality not working or removed
- Print functionality broken or removed
- Notes not saved or retrievable

**Requested features**

- Support for multiple pets/dogs in single app
- Cat-friendly version or pet-neutral branding
- Ability to add notes to all readings (not just high ones)
- Customizable timer intervals (15, 60 seconds)
- Ability to enter past/historical readings


### Inhaler Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inhaler-counter/id1517255449)

Monitor your asthma by tracking inhaler usage and peak flow. Receive notifications when medication is low and set reminders to take your inhalers. Integrates with Apple's Health App for comprehensive health data.

**Highlights:** Track inhaler usage, Low medication notifications, App icon badge for usage count, Set inhaler alarms, Track Peak Flow, Integrates with Apple Health, Dark mode support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Jules a Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cardalis free?

Cardalis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Inhaler Counter free?

Inhaler Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cardalis or Inhaler Counter?

Inhaler Counter is rated higher. Cardalis averages 2.3 out of 5 from 263 ratings, while Inhaler Counter averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cardalis or Inhaler Counter have ads?

Neither Cardalis nor Inhaler Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cardalis or Inhaler Counter?

Cardalis ships an update every 6 weeks, and Inhaler Counter every 4 days. Most recently, Cardalis was updated on November 2, 2026 and Inhaler Counter on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
