Comparison

VentRef vs ProcLog

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Mechanical ventilation reference
  • Oxygen therapy reference
  • Respiratory physiology
  • Evidence-based critical care
  • Clinical decision support
Features
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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

About

ProcLog

This app allows clinicians and trainees to quickly log their medical procedures. It offers a catalog of common procedures, custom entry options, and secure on-device storage. Reports can be exported for credentialing purposes.

Highlights
  • Fast procedure logging
  • Catalog of 140+ procedures
  • Custom procedure entry
  • On-device data storage
  • PDF/CSV report export
  • Optional Face ID/Touch ID lock
Features
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ProcLog is a personal procedure log built for individual clinicians, residents, and trainees who need a fast, private way to track their own case experience. Log a procedure in seconds: pick from a curated catalog of 140+ common ED, ICU, OR, and floor procedures (with reference ICD-10-PCS and CPT codes), or add your own custom procedure. Record the date, location, supervision level, outcome, and notes. WHY PROCLOG - Built for speed. Most entries take under 30 seconds. - Covers cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and general surgery, airway and respiratory procedures, GI endoscopy, regional anesthesia, orthopedics, wound care, point-of-care ultrasound, OB/GYN, ENT, and more. - Export a polished PDF or CSV report anytime, organized for credentialing and privileging conversations. - Your data stays yours: everything is stored on your device, with optional backup to your own personal iCloud account. ProcLog has no login, no ads, and no analytics. - Optional Face ID / Touch ID app lock and an on-screen privacy mode for use around others. ProcLog is a personal documentation tool for individual use. It is not an electronic health record, hospital credentialing platform, or official medical record. Always follow your institution's policies on patient information and device use. PROCLOG PRO SUBSCRIPTION ProcLog Pro unlocks unlimited procedure logging after your first 5 free entries, plus unlimited custom procedures, PDF and CSV export, and iCloud backup. - ProcLog Pro Monthly - $3.99 per month - ProcLog Pro Annual - $34.99 per year New subscribers may be offered a 7-day free trial on either plan. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically at the then-current price unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before a free trial ends, it converts to a paid subscription. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://morton726.github.io/proclog-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://morton726.github.io/proclog-legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

VentRef4 screens
ProcLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VentRef at none against ProcLog's 2. ProcLog's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. ProcLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. VentRef asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VentRef versus ProcLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVentRefProcLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (44 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB41 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRishi KumarCardiac Advanced Resuscitation Education

Customer experience

VentRef

All ratings44 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ProcLog

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VentRef

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ProcLog

Subscriptions2
  • ProcLog Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • ProcLog Pro Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is VentRef free?
VentRef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProcLog free?
ProcLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VentRef or ProcLog have ads?
Neither VentRef nor ProcLog shows ads.

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