VentRef vs VentPilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VentRef
A clinical reference tool for healthcare professionals managing mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy. It provides information grounded in respiratory physiology and evidence-based critical care.
- Mechanical ventilation reference
- Oxygen therapy reference
- Respiratory physiology
- Evidence-based critical care
- Clinical decision support
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VentRef is a focused clinical reference for clinicians managing invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy, grounded in core respiratory physiology and evidence-based critical care practice. This application is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Calculations and reference values are derived from published peer-reviewed medical literature and textbooks cited in the Sources section of the app. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding medical conditions or clinical decisions, and do not disregard or delay seeking professional advice because of information provided by this app. About Rishi Kumar, MD, FACC ("RK.MD") I'm an adult cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and cardiovascular ICU intensivist practicing in academic medicine. I'm passionate about teaching with free, open-access medical education. Learn more on my site: https://rk.md
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.
- Clinical tools
- Ventilator guidance
- Calculators
- Simulations
- Learning modules
- Bedside references
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: VentRef at 42 against VentPilot's 2. VentRef also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). VentPilot's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VentRef against 5.0 for VentPilot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VentRef has 42 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
VentRef ships an update every 3 weeks, VentPilot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VentRef | VentPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (42 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Rishi Kumar | Sidy Niang |
Customer experience
VentRef
VentPilot
In-app purchases
VentRef
No in-app purchases
VentPilot
No in-app purchases






