Comparison

DeviceAID vs Cath Lab Hero

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

Head to head
About

DeviceAID

Features
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DeviceAID is an educational application with many categories of devices used in both diagnostic Cath as well as interventional cardiology. With hundreds of devices to keep in your head, having a tool to get to the key few numbers can be invaluable. A basics section introduces devices, and the library section allows for the searching and filtering of devices based on some key characteristics. Current sections include Catheters, stents, balloons, atherectomy devices, access, closure, and more. Devices can be added to your personal favorites list for easy access later. For those who want to refine their knowledge of devices, quizzes with correct answer explanations are available.

About

Cath Lab Hero

This clinical calculator assists cardiologists and trainees in interpreting right heart catheterization data. It rapidly transforms hemodynamic measurements into actionable clinical insights, aiding in complex calculations and confident interpretation at the point of care.

Highlights
  • Right heart cath analysis
  • Hemodynamic parameter computation
  • Shunt assessment (Qp:Qs)
  • Aortic valve area calculation
  • Supports cath lab and ICU use
Features
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Cath Lab Hero is a precision clinical calculator designed for cardiologists, fellows, intensivists, and advanced trainees who interpret right heart catheterization data. Built for speed and accuracy at the point of care, Cath Lab Hero transforms raw hemodynamic measurements into meaningful clinical insights within seconds. Whether you're in the cath lab, ICU, or reviewing cases, Cath Lab Hero helps streamline complex calculations and supports confident hemodynamic interpretation. Comprehensive Right Heart Cath Analysis Quickly compute essential hemodynamic parameters: Cardiac Output (Fick method) Cardiac Index (CI) Stroke Volume (SV) Stroke Volume Index (SVI) Cardiac Power Output (CPO) Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure (MPAP) Diastolic Pulmonary Gradient (DPG) Transpulmonary Gradient (TPG) Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR) Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) Pulmonary Artery Pulsatility Index (PAPI) Aortic Pulsatility Index (API) Right Ventricular Stroke Work Index (RVSWI) Pulmonary Artery Compliance (PAC) Shunt Assessment Calculate Qp:Qs to evaluate for intracardiac shunts Supports rapid detection of step-ups and shunt physiology Aortic Valve Assessment Compute Aortic Valve Area using the Gorlin formula Helpful for invasive assessment of aortic stenosis severity Cath Lab Hero is intended for educational and clinical support purposes only and should be used in conjunction with professional clinical judgment.

Screenshots

DeviceAID4 screens
Cath Lab Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cath Lab Hero at none against DeviceAID's shown. Cath Lab Hero also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeviceAID ships an update every 14 months, Cath Lab Hero fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
DeviceAID versus Cath Lab Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeviceAIDCath Lab Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB6 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperCardiology Apps LLCOJCmed LLC

In-app purchases

None

DeviceAID

No in-app purchases

None

Cath Lab Hero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeviceAID free?
DeviceAID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cath Lab Hero free?
Cath Lab Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DeviceAID or Cath Lab Hero have ads?
DeviceAID shows ads; Cath Lab Hero does not.
Which is updated more often, DeviceAID or Cath Lab Hero?
DeviceAID ships an update every 14 months, and Cath Lab Hero fortnightly. Most recently, DeviceAID was updated on October 6, 2026 and Cath Lab Hero on October 1, 2026.

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