Comparison

Bunnell HFJV vs VentPilot

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

Head to head
About

Bunnell HFJV

This app provides respiratory therapists and medical professionals with quick access to essential resources for operating a specific type of ventilator. It includes setup guides, troubleshooting tips, user manuals, and direct contact information for support.

Highlights
  • 24/7 Bunnell Hotline access
  • Instructional videos
  • User manuals
  • Quick reference guides
  • Free CRCE Credits
  • Website and contact page access
  • Content bookmarking
Features
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Our unique and gentle ventilation provides life-saving therapy for babies. The Bunnell mobile app will assist respiratory therapists, physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses at the bedside allowing quick access to resources on setup and operation of the “Jet” ventilator. From the app you can access: 1. Call the 24/7 Bunnell Hotline! -You won’t need to search for the phone number to our acclaimed hotline service, just click and call for technical and clinical support. Get clinical guidance and recommendations from our Clinical Specialists- all are respiratory therapists that have an unmatched understanding of high frequency jet ventilation, LifePulse™ ventilators, and neonatal respiratory care. A rental ventilator is just one click away- give us a call for urgent deliveries. During business hours, Customer Service is available to talk about repairs, service, maintenance, shipping, supplies, and sales; and biomedical engineers can get technical support from our dedicated engineering team. 2. Instructional videos- Learn how to set up the ventilator, find common troubleshooting tricks and tips, and get answers to frequently asked questions. 3. LifePulse™ HFJV User Manuals- The Bunnell HFJV app makes the manuals easily accessible at the bedside. 4. Quick Reference Guides- Our short guides provide summarized reference materials on common topics, unique LifePulse™ features, and a digital version of The LifePulse™ High Frequency Jet Ventilator Pocket Guide, which provides recommendations for patient management. 5. Free CRCE Credits! - Now more accessible than ever, we provide AARC accredited courses to help you maintain your continuing education requirements. Watch the videos and take the test right from the app. 6. Quick access to our website and contact page- Need to reference a research article? You can find evidence-based research supporting the use of High Frequency Jet Ventilation as the standard of care for the sickest babies. Do you have a parent with questions on the ventilator? We have a parent page! Do you just want to know more? Access our Hall of Fame Lectures, training models, and find pdf downloads of all the documents on the app. Can’t remember who your regional specialist is? You can contact them directly from the website. 7.vBookmark your favorite content or send it to a coworker right from the app. At Bunnell, our motto is “We Save Babies.” We want you to have what you need at the bedside to provide effective gentle ventilation for the tiniest patients. When using the LifePulse™ Ventilator, let the Bunnell HFJV mobile application be your bedside companion.

About

VentPilot

An advanced platform for respiratory therapy and mechanical ventilation, offering clinical tools, guidance, calculators, and learning modules for critical care settings. It simplifies complex ventilation management and enhances clinical decision-making for healthcare professionals.

Highlights
  • Clinical tools
  • Ventilator guidance
  • Calculators
  • Simulations
  • Learning modules
  • Bedside references
Features
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VentPilot is an advanced respiratory therapy and mechanical ventilation platform designed to support healthcare professionals in critical care environments. The app combines clinical tools, ventilator guidance, calculators, simulations, learning modules, and bedside references into one modern and easy-to-use system. Built for ICU, PICU, NICU, emergency, transport, and pulmonary care settings, VentPilot helps simplify complex ventilation management and improve clinical decision-making. Whether you are a respiratory therapist, physician, nurse, student, or critical care provider, VentPilot delivers powerful respiratory knowledge and practical tools directly at your fingertips. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bunnell HFJV4 screens
VentPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VentPilot at none against Bunnell HFJV's shown. VentPilot also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bunnell HFJV against 5.0 for VentPilot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bunnell HFJV ships an update every 4 weeks, VentPilot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bunnell HFJV versus VentPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBunnell HFJVVentPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB56 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBunnell IncSidy Niang

Customer experience

Bunnell HFJV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VentPilot

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bunnell HFJV

No in-app purchases

None

VentPilot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bunnell HFJV free?
Bunnell HFJV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VentPilot free?
VentPilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bunnell HFJV or VentPilot?
Bunnell HFJV and VentPilot are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Bunnell HFJV or VentPilot have ads?
Bunnell HFJV shows ads; VentPilot does not.
Which is updated more often, Bunnell HFJV or VentPilot?
Bunnell HFJV ships an update every 4 weeks, and VentPilot every 2 months. Most recently, Bunnell HFJV was updated on September 17, 2026 and VentPilot on September 10, 2026.

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