# Respiratory Notes vs Vent Check RT

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Respiratory Notes | Vent Check RT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/respiratory-notes/id6569241898/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vent-check-rt/id6776297358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Skyscape Medpresso Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/818609416) | [Kevin Tenca](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776297360) |

## What reviewers say

### Respiratory Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/respiratory-notes/id6569241898)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Respiratory Notes | $39.99 | per year |


### Vent Check RT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vent-check-rt/id6776297358)

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.

**Highlights:** Predicted Body Weight, Tidal Volume reference, FiO₂ Targeting, ABG interpretation, Pediatric and neonatal tools, Clinical references

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vent Check RT Pro | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Respiratory Notes free?

Respiratory Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vent Check RT free?

Vent Check RT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Respiratory Notes or Vent Check RT?

Vent Check RT is rated higher. Respiratory Notes averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Vent Check RT averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Respiratory Notes or Vent Check RT have ads?

Respiratory Notes shows ads; Vent Check RT does not.

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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.*