Respiratory Notes vs Vent Check RT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Procedure-based format
- Supporting illustrations and tables
- Fill-in-the-blank forms
- Algorithms based on AARC Guidelines
- SmartSearch technology
- Offline content access
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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
Vent Check RT
This clinical support and educational reference app provides respiratory therapists with essential tools for bedside workflow. It offers calculations, blood gas interpretation, pediatric and neonatal resources, and clinical references in a fast, focused interface.
- Predicted Body Weight
- Tidal Volume reference
- FiO₂ Targeting
- ABG interpretation
- Pediatric and neonatal tools
- Clinical references
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Vent Check RT is a clinical support and educational reference built for respiratory therapists. Designed around real bedside workflow, Vent Check RT brings commonly used respiratory calculations, blood gas interpretation, pediatric and neonatal tools, and clinical references into one fast, focused app. CORE CLINICAL TOOLS • Predicted Body Weight • Tidal Volume reference • FiO₂ Targeting • P/F Ratio • Driving Pressure • Static Compliance • RSBI • A–a Gradient • CO₂ Targeting • ABG interpretation • VBG interpretation • Pediatric and neonatal respiratory tools • Pediatric High Flow guidance BLOOD GAS SUPPORT Enter ABG or VBG values and receive a structured interpretation with reference ranges and relevant oxygenation context. Results are designed to be readable quickly while preserving important clinical limitations. PEDIATRIC & NEONATAL TOOLS Access respiratory-focused pediatric and neonatal references for airway, ventilation, oxygenation, high-flow therapy, and bedside assessment. CLINICAL REFERENCES Vent Check RT includes clinical sources so users can review the references supporting the app’s calculations and guidance. VENT CHECK RT PRO Optional Pro features add deeper clinical context while keeping core calculations useful without a subscription. Pro includes: • Advanced ABG & VBG interpretation context • Gas Trend Analysis for comparing up to three ABG/VBG samples • Additional clinical flags and context checks • Formula breakdowns • Additional assessments and learning content • Six launch color themes: Blue, Plum, Pink, Indigo, Slate, and Olive Vent Check RT is intended as a clinical support and educational reference. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace institutional protocols, clinician judgment, or patient-specific assessment. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ventcheckrt.carrd.co/#privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Vent Check RT at 5.0 against Respiratory Notes's 4.0. Vent Check RT also leads on ads (none vs shown). Respiratory Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Respiratory Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year and Vent Check RT sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Vent Check RT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively.
| Parameter | Respiratory Notes | Vent Check RT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Skyscape Medpresso Inc | Kevin Tenca |
Customer experience
Respiratory Notes
Vent Check RT
In-app purchases
Respiratory Notes
- Respiratory Notes$39.991 Year
Vent Check RT
- Vent Check RT Pro$4.991 Month
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