Comparison

Catheter Pro vs Nelaton

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Central line catheter types
  • Indications and insertion sites
  • Catheter materials and port designation
  • Complications and maintenance
  • Infection control protocols
  • Catheter removal procedures
  • Documentation requirements
Features
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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.

About

Nelaton

This app helps individuals manage intermittent bladder catheterization by tracking procedures, supplies, and fluid balance. It provides smart timers, personalized reminders, and a journal to share with healthcare providers.

Highlights
  • Smart interval timer for catheterization schedule
  • Catheter and supply inventory tracking
  • Fluid intake and urine output monitoring
  • Self-catheterization journal
  • Personalized reminders
  • Share data with doctor
Features
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Nelaton — your personal assistant for self-catheterization. When your body does not give you a signal, you need a system you can trust. Nelaton is designed for people who have been prescribed clean intermittent self-catheterization of the bladder (CIC/CISC). It is an all-in-one digital system that helps turn a complex medical routine into a clear and organized process. Follow your catheterization schedule without doing the math in your head. You no longer need to constantly calculate intervals on your own — Nelaton helps you build your self-catheterization schedule and stick to it. According to clinical guidelines, regular self-catheterization and volume control are important for reducing the risk of bladder overfilling and related complications. With Nelaton, everything is under control: Smart Timer Automatically calculates the next recommended procedure time. Set up to 4 different intervals during the day, night mode, and personalized reminders. Real-Time Monitoring (Smart Bladder) Track bladder filling in real time. A unique algorithm predicts the current urine volume in the bladder and gives you a “yellow signal” — a warning about the risk of overfilling. Intelligent Diary Store and analyze your data in one place. Log catheterizations, urine volume and characteristics, fluid intake, spasms, natural urination, and leakage episodes. Analytics and Easy Share Get a quick assessment of your diary with Intelligent Analysis and share data with your doctor, parent, or caregiver. Supplies (Stocks) The app helps you track catheters and related supplies, shows how many days of stock you have left, and includes a trip calculator. Daily Schedule A clear dynamic timeline shows completed and upcoming procedures, helping you visually assess your routine throughout the day. Nelaton helps make self-catheterization more predictable — at home, at work, and while traveling. Try Nelaton free for 7 days with full access to all features. Apple Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Catheter Pro4 screens
Nelaton4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nelaton at 57% against Catheter Pro's 0%. Nelaton also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (3.4 vs 1.0). Catheter Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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

Nelaton is free to download; Catheter Pro costs $4.99 up front. Nelaton sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Catheter Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nelaton holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nelaton 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 57% of Nelaton's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catheter Pro ships an update every 23 months, Nelaton every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Catheter Pro versus Nelaton: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatheter ProNelaton
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB63 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMichael BucknerUlibkin

Customer experience

Catheter Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Nelaton

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

Catheter Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Nelaton

Subscriptions2
  • Nelaton Care Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Nelaton Care Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Nelaton Care Lifetime$149.00

Questions

Is Catheter Pro free?
Catheter Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nelaton free?
Nelaton is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Catheter Pro or Nelaton?
Nelaton is rated higher. Catheter Pro averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Nelaton averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Catheter Pro or Nelaton have ads?
Neither Catheter Pro nor Nelaton shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Catheter Pro or Nelaton?
Catheter Pro ships an update every 23 months, and Nelaton every 3 months. Most recently, Catheter Pro was updated on October 20, 2026 and Nelaton on October 25, 2026.

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