Catheter Pro vs SMARTDM2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Catheter Pro
A comprehensive pocket guide for medical professionals on central line catheter care. It details various catheter types, insertion, maintenance, complications, and infection control. This reference tool aims to enhance understanding and proper management of venous catheters.
- Central line catheter types
- Indications and insertion sites
- Catheter materials and port designation
- Complications and maintenance
- Infection control protocols
- Catheter removal procedures
- Documentation requirements
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••••• Complete guide to Central Line Catheters Catheter Pro information was collated by Dr. Mars Mallari, to help medical professionals better understand catheters and how to care for them. It is a complete reference guide for Central Line Catheter Care and covers all aspects of Venous Catheter Care for professionals. Some of the topics in Catheter Pro include: ▪Types of central catheters ▪Indications ▪Catheter materials ▪Insertion sites ▪Port designation ▪Complications ▪Catheter maintenance ▪Blood Draw ▪Infection control ▪Catheter removal ▪What needs to be documented Catheter Pro is complete pocket guide and excellent reference on central line catheters. Download it to have all the information you need at your fingertips.
SMARTDM2
This medical app synthesizes treatment pathway guidelines from leading diabetes organizations. It generates a weighted list of medication options based on patient-specific factors, aiding healthcare professionals in managing type 2 diabetes outpatient regimens.
- Synthesizes treatment guidelines
- Generates weighted medication lists
- Patient-specific factor selection
- Outpatient DM2 management
- Designed for healthcare professionals
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The management of outpatient antihyperglycemic regimens for patients with type 2 diabetes is complicated. This app is designed to synthesize treatment pathway guidelines developed by the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists / American College of Endocrinology, and the Emory University Diabetes Council. Based on patient-specific factors that you select, a weighted list of medication options is sorted and presented. Designed for use by healthcare professionals. We have no relationship with nor has the app been endorsed by the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists or the American College of Endocrinology. Results from the app should not be considered medical advice: individual patient factors not accounted for in the app may influence management decisions; medical evidence and guidelines may change ahead of updates to the app; regardless of best efforts, errors may be present in the app. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medication regimen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMARTDM2 at 100% against Catheter Pro's 0%. SMARTDM2 also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.0). On update cadence, 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
SMARTDM2 is free to download; Catheter Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SMARTDM2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMARTDM2 has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Catheter Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of SMARTDM2's.
Catheter Pro ships an update every 23 months, SMARTDM2 every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Catheter Pro | SMARTDM2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Michael Buckner | Emory University |
Customer experience
Catheter Pro
SMARTDM2
In-app purchases
Catheter Pro
No in-app purchases
SMARTDM2
No in-app purchases









