Comparison

ILD Patterns vs PE Classifier

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

Head to head
About

ILD Patterns

Features
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ILD Patterns puts the 2025 ERS/ATS interstitial pneumonia classification in your pocket — built for pulmonologists, pulmonary fellows, residents, radiology trainees, and medical students who want fast, structured HRCT morphology study without digging through PDF tables. Use the pattern analysis tool or the Pattern listing descriptions on-the-go. Medical education and 2025 guideline-based educational referencing. EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY — NOT FOR PATIENT DIAGNOSIS This app is for professional education and self-study. It is NOT medical advice, NOT software as a medical device (SaMD), NOT clinical decision support, and NOT intended for patients. Outputs are educational morphology suggestions only. PATTERN TOOL — EDUCATIONAL RANKING ENGINE • Select HRCT imaging features across six ABCDEF groups (distribution, density, signs, and more) • Generate an educational ranked morphology differential across major interstitial patterns and rare alveolar-filling patterns (Table 2 + Supplementary Table S2) • Tap any result for a detail sheet: supporting features, features arguing against, Table 1 associated diagnoses, pathology excerpts, and Table 4 combined-pattern references • Review educational fit badges, conflict cautions, combined morphology notes, and an anchor eligibility checklist • Ideal for fellows learning systematic ILD review, residents on pulmonary rotations, and attendings teaching pattern recognition PATTERN LIST — FULL GUIDELINE REFERENCE LIBRARY • Browse verbatim ERS/ATS 2025 tables: UIP, NSIP, BIP, DAD, PPFE, LIP, organising pneumonia, RB-ILD, AMP, and rare alveolar-filling patterns (PAP, eosinophilic pneumonia, lipoid pneumonia) • Clinical, radiological, and pathological columns plus Table 1 secondary and primary diagnoses • Table 3 organising pneumonia subpatterns (OP, AFOP, CiOP) • Table 4 combined radiological-histological patterns with common differential diagnoses • Free tier includes a sample of entries; Premium unlocks all 22 expandable reference cards WHO IT'S FOR • Pulmonologists and pulmonary fellows building fluency with the 2025 classification • Internal medicine and pulmonary residents on ILD rotations • Medical students learning HRCT morphology vocabulary • Radiology trainees aligning pattern language to ERS/ATS tables • Educators preparing teaching sessions, M&M discussions, or board-style review FREE & PREMIUM FREE INCLUDES: • 5 educational pattern interpretations (Pattern Tool) • Sample Pattern List entries to explore the guideline library ILD PATTERNS PREMIUM: • Unlimited educational pattern rankings • Full Pattern List — every morphology entry, OP subpattern, and combined-pattern group • Restore purchases on the same Apple ID PRIVACY BY DESIGN • No logins • Rankings stay on your device; developer does not collect feature selections or analytics GUIDELINE SOURCE Ryerson CJ, Walsh SLF, Sverzellati N, et al. An update of the international multidisciplinary classification of the interstitial pneumonias. Eur Respir J. 2025;66:2500158. IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS Outputs are educational morphology suggestions based only on user-selected imaging features. They may be incomplete or incorrect. Educational rankings do not replace multidisciplinary discussion, radiology or pathology review, institutional protocols, or independent clinical judgement. Numeric scores are an educational approximation of qualitative guideline language and have not been validated against patient cohorts. Fit badges reflect educational morphology alignment — not ERS/ATS multidisciplinary diagnostic confidence percentages. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in App Store account settings. See in-app Subscription Terms and Privacy Policy. Support/Privacy Policy/EULA: https://github.com/knispow/ild-patterns/blob/5a2bbb6d11861d2ccd3245aad7e5bb2c7902a757/README.md

About

PE Classifier

This educational reference tool helps medical professionals and students understand and apply the latest acute pulmonary embolism classification system. It features interactive diagrams, a built-in checklist, and direct links to source guidelines for comprehensive learning.

Highlights
  • Full Category A-E classification with sub-stages
  • Interactive visual diagrams
  • Built-in HESTIA checklist
  • Optional local case log
  • Direct link to source guideline
Features
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PEClassifier is an educational reference tool designed to help medical students, residents, and clinical trainees learn and apply the 2026 AHA/ACC/ACCP/ACEP/CHEST acute pulmonary embolism classification system. LEARN THE FRAMEWORK The 2026 guideline introduced a comprehensive Category A–E classification system for acute PE severity. PEClassifier walks you through every category and sub-stage — B1/B2, C1–C3, D1–D2, and E1–E2 — with interactive diagrams that show how clinical criteria map to each classification. Understand not just the answer, but the reasoning behind it. Utilizes validated 11-item HESTIA checklist used to evaluate outpatient management eligibility — a key concept tested on boards and applied throughout clinical training. FEATURES - Full Category A–E classification with all sub-stages and R respiratory modifier - Interactive visual diagrams for every classification category - Built-in HESTIA checklist with all 11 validated criteria - Optional case log for self-study and review — saved locally on your device only, never transmitted anywhere - Direct link to the 2026 source guideline for reference and citation PRIVACY PEClassifier does not collect, transmit, or store any personally identifiable information. Any case log entries you save are stored locally on your device only, are entirely non-identifying, and are never shared with or sold to any third party. Uninstalling the app permanently removes all saved data. WHO IT'S FOR PEClassifier is intended for licensed healthcare professionals, medical students, and clinical trainees. It is not directed at children and is designed exclusively for educational and professional reference use. DISCLAIMER PEClassifier is an educational and reference tool. It is not a diagnostic device and is not intended to replace clinical judgment, established diagnostic protocols, or consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. A disclaimer is displayed within the app on a recurring basis to reinforce this.

Screenshots

ILD Patterns4 screens
PE Classifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PE Classifier at none against ILD Patterns's 2. PE Classifier also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, 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. ILD Patterns sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. PE Classifier asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ILD Patterns versus PE Classifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterILD PatternsPE Classifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB24 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperABHISHEK KUMARDawwod George

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ILD Patterns

Subscriptions2
  • ILD Patterns$6.991 Month
  • ILD Pattern Premium$69.991 Year
None

PE Classifier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ILD Patterns free?
ILD Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PE Classifier free?
PE Classifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ILD Patterns or PE Classifier have ads?
Neither ILD Patterns nor PE Classifier shows ads.

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