Comparison

Respiratory Notes vs Simple ABG Game

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

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About

Respiratory Notes

This app provides a comprehensive, procedure-based reference for respiratory therapy information. It includes illustrations, forms, and algorithms to aid in study and practice, with content organized around protocols and new pulmonary disease tabs. An in-app purchase unlocks all content, and a subscription offers continuous updates.

Highlights
  • Procedure-based format
  • Supporting illustrations and tables
  • Fill-in-the-blank forms
  • Algorithms based on AARC Guidelines
  • SmartSearch technology
  • Offline content access
Features
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"Try before you buy"" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. An in-App purchase is required to unlock all content.   Procedure-based format, all the respiratory therapy information you need at your fingertips. Respiratory Notes: Respiratory Therapist's Pocket Guide a quick-reference tool that put all the respiratory therapy information you need at your fingertips. The procedure-based format includes supporting illustrations, fill-in-the-blank forms, and algorithms to help you study and guide you in practice. Key Features * Bullet-point reviews guide you through procedures. * Quick-scan illustrations and tables summarize data. * Algorithms are based on AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines. * Key forms allow you to gather data at the bedside, and then transcribe to conventional charts New to this Edition * NEW! Pulmonary Disease and Airway/Ventilation Tabs * NEW! Comprehensive index * UPDATED! Procedures now organized around protocols No internet connection is required to access the content after the initial download. Find information quickly using powerful SmartSearch technology. Search part of term for those hard to spell medical terms. Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 0803629222 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 9780803629226 SUBSCRIPTION : Please choose an auto renewable subscription plan to receive content access & continuous updates. Your subscription automatically renews as per your plan, so you always have the latest content.   Yearly auto-renewing payments - $29.99   Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user & auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable.   If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-30000   Privacy Policy-https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions-https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx   Editor(s):  Gary C. White MEd RRT RPFT Publisher: F. A. Davis Company

About

Simple ABG Game

Master arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation in an engaging, fast-paced game. Diagnose patient values to keep them alive, sharpening critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills. Ideal for healthcare students and professionals seeking a fun, gamified learning experience.

Highlights
  • Interactive ABG interpretation challenges
  • Patient health point system for diagnosis accuracy
  • Endless scenarios for high replay value
  • Gamified learning for healthcare professionals
  • Sharpen critical thinking and clinical decision-making
Features
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Master the Art of ABG Analysis with an Exciting Twist! Are you ready to put your ABG analysis skills to the ultimate test? Dive into the most engaging and interactive way to learn arterial blood gas interpretation! In this fast-paced and educational game, you’ll be challenged to correctly diagnose ABG values to keep your patient alive. Each correct answer rewards you with another set of values to analyze, helping you sharpen your critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills. But beware—every wrong choice costs your patient precious health points! High Stakes, High Rewards: - Correct Diagnosis: Advance to the next challenge with your patient’s health intact. - Wrong Diagnosis: Your patient loses health points, bringing them closer to a critical condition. - Game Over: If your patient’s health reaches zero, it’s the end of the line—will you be able to save them in time? Why You'll Love This Game: - Educational and Fun: Perfect for nursing students, respiratory therapists, and healthcare professionals who want to master ABG analysis in a fun, gamified environment. - High Replay Value: With endless scenarios, no two games are alike—keep playing to improve your skills and beat your high score! - Life-Saving Skills: Practice real-world scenarios and become more confident in your clinical assessments. Are you ready to save lives and become an ABG analysis pro? Download now and see how many patients you can save before their health runs out!

Screenshots

Respiratory Notes4 screens
Simple ABG Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple ABG Game at 5.0 against Respiratory Notes's 4.0. Simple ABG Game also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Respiratory Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, ratings volume 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. Respiratory Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Simple ABG Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple ABG Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Respiratory Notes versus Simple ABG Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRespiratory NotesSimple ABG Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB1 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperSkyscape Medpresso IncTrevor Love

Customer experience

Respiratory Notes

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Simple ABG Game

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Respiratory Notes

Subscriptions1
  • Respiratory Notes$39.991 Year
None

Simple ABG Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Respiratory Notes free?
Respiratory Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple ABG Game free?
Simple ABG Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Respiratory Notes or Simple ABG Game?
Simple ABG Game is rated higher. Respiratory Notes averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Simple ABG Game averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Respiratory Notes or Simple ABG Game have ads?
Respiratory Notes shows ads; Simple ABG Game does not.

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