Comparison

CURB 65 vs APGAR Timer

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

Head to head
About

CURB 65

Features
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In this Free-To-Download App, Doctot present the CURB-65 assessment tool, which is one of the most respected clinician-administered scales in relation to the estimation of pneumonia in patients. An accurate, convenient and intuitive tool, Doctot CURB 65's user-friendly design enables HCPs to quickly determine inpatient versus outpatient treatment. This assessment scale is presented in a wizard format so that the medical practitioner can easily navigate through the interview components to record a patient's status. The tool automatically generates the scale total and categorises this score, based on the user's input. The App also has an "Information" section to provide the user with relevant background details in addition to a “Help” section that provides assistance regarding the use of the tool. Further Doctot CURB 65 features include: - A Patient Results Management System (e.g. Save, Delete & Sort options) - The Automatic Email Generation of each patient assessment result - Shake-to-Reset Scale functionality - PIN Protection for security purposes

About

APGAR Timer

This app assists midwives in reliably recording and storing Apgar scores after a birth. It functions like a stopwatch, prompting for assessments at 1, 5, and 10 minutes post-birth. All recorded data is anonymous and stored locally on the device.

Highlights
  • Time measurement from birth
  • Apgar score assessment reminders
  • Automatic birth data saving
  • Clear, color-coded score display
  • Special alert tones
  • Anonymous data storage
  • Emergency call function
Features
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With APGAR Timer, Apgar score can be easily and reliably recorded and stored after a birth. APGAR Timer is a small support for all midwives - in birth centers, during home birth or in the delivery room. HOW IT WORKS Similar to a stopwatch, APGAR Timer measures the time from birth. After the first, fifth and tenth minutes, a reminder is given to assess the clinical condition of the newborn in the form of the standardized Apgar score. When all three values are recorded, the birth is automatically saved for later consultation. SIMPLE & CLEAR The usage is designed to be simple and clear. The criteria to be measured and the possible score are large and clear and displayed in distinct colors. Reminders have a special alert tone and are displayed even when the device is in "do not disturb" mode or on silent. SAFE & RELIABLE Stored births can be deleted with a simple swipe when no longer needed. All recorded data and inputs are completely anonymous, i.e. without any reference to a person, and are stored exclusively on the device. During birth, there is an emergency call function enabling to call the emergency services at any time and without detours.

Screenshots

CURB 654 screens
APGAR Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CURB 65 at Free against APGAR Timer's $4.99. CURB 65 also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.6). APGAR Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 13 months) and chart position (#58 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CURB 65 is free to download; APGAR Timer costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CURB 65 ships an update every 13 months, APGAR Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
CURB 65 versus APGAR Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCURB 65APGAR Timer
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#58 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDOCTOTMikolas Bingemer

In-app purchases

None

CURB 65

No in-app purchases

None

APGAR Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CURB 65 free?
CURB 65 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is APGAR Timer free?
APGAR Timer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CURB 65 or APGAR Timer have ads?
Neither CURB 65 nor APGAR Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CURB 65 or APGAR Timer?
CURB 65 ships an update every 13 months, and APGAR Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, CURB 65 was updated on October 16, 2026 and APGAR Timer on October 25, 2026.

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