Comparison

AIRVO 2 vs Thopaz+ Simulator

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

Head to head
About

AIRVO 2

This app simulates the user interface of a medical device, allowing users to learn its functions. Explore settings, oxygen levels, and simulated warnings through interactive tutorials and video clips. It serves as a training tool and does not control the actual device.

Highlights
  • Simulated user interface
  • Adjustable settings
  • Oxygen level simulation
  • Warning simulations
  • Interactive tutorials
  • Video guides
Features
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This app simulates the user interface of Fisher & Paykel Healthcare's AIRVO 2, to help you learn how the newest version of the AIRVO works. You can change settings, change oxygen levels and simulate warnings. There are tutorials to help out with the basics, as well as short videos clips that step you through operation of the AIRVO 2. Don’t hesitate to contact your local Fisher & Paykel Healthcare representative for further help or information. Note: This application is a demo of the AIRVO 2 and myAIRVO 2 interfaces for training purposes; it DOES NOT control the device in any way.

About

Thopaz+ Simulator

This medical simulation app allows users to familiarize themselves with the advanced functions of a chest drainage therapy device. It simulates functional checks, warnings, alarms, menu settings, and drainage histories, providing a hands-on learning experience for healthcare professionals.

Highlights
  • Simulate functional checks
  • Simulate visual and audio warnings/alarms
  • Simulate catheter checks
  • Change menu settings
  • Simulate fluid drainage
  • View drainage and event histories
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Medela's Thopaz+ takes chest drainage therapy to a new level of care. Unlike analogue systems, it reliably regulates the applied pressure at the patient's chest and digitally (and quietly) monitors critical therapy indicators. Clinical data has demonstrated that Medela's chest drainage therapy improves outcomes and streamlines the delivery of care. This simulator helps you to become familiar with Thopaz+ and its advanced functions. You can… - simulate a functional check - simulate visual and audio warnings and alarms - simulate the catheter check - change all menu settings - simulate fluid drainage - see examples of air leak and fluid histories - see an example of an event history DISCLAIMER:  This app is intended to be a tool to provide information only. This app is not intended to be a source of medical advice or treatment and does not replace in any way your independent medical advice regarding your patient’s diagnosis or treatment. The app does not interact Thopaz+ in any way and cannot impact, change, alter or amend any treatment you prescribe or program.  Only you can determine whether the Thopaz+ is right for your patient. Before initiating Thopaz+ treatment in any patient, read the instructions for use, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and safety instructions. Nothing in this app should be construed as replacing, revising or amending the information contained in the instructions for use, contraindications, warnings, precautions and safety instructions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Medela hereby disclaims all liabilities, including without limitation, compensatory, direct, and indirect or consequential damages, arising from use of the app.

Screenshots

AIRVO 24 screens
Thopaz+ Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thopaz+ Simulator at 5.0 against AIRVO 2's 4.6. Thopaz+ Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). AIRVO 2's advantage is update cadence (every 13 months vs every 85 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Thopaz+ Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AIRVO 2 has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AIRVO 2 ships an update every 13 months, Thopaz+ Simulator every 85 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AIRVO 2 versus Thopaz+ Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAIRVO 2Thopaz+ Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 13 months — betterEvery 85 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB505 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedMedela AG

Customer experience

AIRVO 2

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

Thopaz+ Simulator

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

In-app purchases

None

AIRVO 2

No in-app purchases

None

Thopaz+ Simulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AIRVO 2 free?
AIRVO 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thopaz+ Simulator free?
Thopaz+ Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AIRVO 2 or Thopaz+ Simulator?
Thopaz+ Simulator is rated higher. AIRVO 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Thopaz+ Simulator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AIRVO 2 or Thopaz+ Simulator have ads?
Neither AIRVO 2 nor Thopaz+ Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AIRVO 2 or Thopaz+ Simulator?
AIRVO 2 ships an update every 13 months, and Thopaz+ Simulator every 85 months. Most recently, AIRVO 2 was updated on October 9, 2026 and Thopaz+ Simulator on September 22, 2026.

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