Comparison

Catheter Pro vs CathPal

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

CathPal

This medical calculator assists healthcare professionals with complex hemodynamic calculations for cardiac catheterization. It provides instant results for cardiac output, vascular resistance, valve areas, and shunt quantification, with an EMR-ready report. Formulas are based on peer-reviewed literature and professional guidelines.

Highlights
  • Hemodynamic calculations
  • Valve area computation
  • Shunt quantification
  • EMR-ready evaluation report
  • Offline functionality
  • Quality checks for data entry
  • Dark mode support
Features
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CathPal is a comprehensive hemodynamic calculator for cardiac catheterization. Built by a cardiologist, for cardiologists. IMPORTANT — MEDICAL DISCLAIMER CathPal is an educational and decision-support tool intended for use by licensed healthcare professionals trained in cardiac hemodynamics. It is not a medical device. It does not diagnose disease, prescribe treatment, or replace clinical judgment. All calculated values must be interpreted in the context of the individual patient by a qualified physician. No clinical decision should be made based on the output of this app alone. If you are not a healthcare professional, do not use this app to make decisions about your own health or the health of another person. Always consult a qualified physician in addition to using this app and before making any medical decision. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information obtained from this app. In an emergency, call your local emergency number immediately. All formulas, reference ranges, and thresholds in CathPal are drawn from peer-reviewed literature and professional society guidelines. Full citations — including the 2022 ESC/ERS Pulmonary Hypertension Guidelines, the 2020 ACC/AHA Valvular Heart Disease Guideline, and the original Gorlin, Hakki, LaFarge, Flamm, PAPi (Korabathina), CPO (Fincke), ARI (Sinning), and SCAI cardiogenic shock publications — are listed inside the app under "Disclaimer & References" and alongside each formula in the Equations view. Enter your catheterization data and instantly compute Fick and thermodilution cardiac output, pulmonary and systemic vascular resistance, RV performance indices, Gorlin and Hakki valve areas, and complete shunt quantification — all with an EMR-ready evaluation report you can copy and paste directly into the chart. HEMODYNAMIC CALCULATIONS • Fick cardiac output with LaFarge VO₂ estimation • Thermodilution CO with multi-run averaging • PVR, SVR, PVRI, SVRI (Wood units and dyn·s·cm⁻⁵) • PAPi, RVSWI, CPO, CPI — shock and RV performance indices • Pulmonary hypertension classification (2022 ESC/ERS criteria) • Cardiac index, stroke volume, stroke volume index VALVE AREAS • Gorlin equation for aortic (AVA) and mitral (MVA) valve areas • Hakki simplified formula (CO/√gradient) • AFib mode with per-beat averaging (up to 10 beats) • Automatic SEP and DFP calculation from ejection/filling times SHUNT QUANTIFICATION • Full oximetry run with step-up detection and localization • Qp/Qs ratio with absolute flow calculations • Shunt-adjusted PVR and SVR • Eisenmenger physiology warning SMART FEATURES • Auto-tab between pressure fields for rapid data entry • Quality checks flag impossible values and common entry errors • Algorithmic interpretation based on published guidelines • EMR-ready evaluation report with plain text (EHR) toggle • Dark mode support WORKS OFFLINE No account required. No internet needed. No subscription. One-time purchase, works forever.

Screenshots

Catheter Pro4 screens
CathPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CathPal at 5.0 against Catheter Pro's 1.0. CathPal also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 23 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Catheter Pro costs $4.99 and CathPal $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CathPal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Catheter Pro versus CathPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatheter ProCathPal
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB3 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMichael BucknerAnalysta LLC

Customer experience

Catheter Pro

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

CathPal

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Catheter Pro

No in-app purchases

None

CathPal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Catheter Pro free?
Catheter Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CathPal free?
CathPal costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Catheter Pro or CathPal?
CathPal is rated higher. Catheter Pro averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CathPal averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Catheter Pro or CathPal have ads?
Neither Catheter Pro nor CathPal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Catheter Pro or CathPal?
Catheter Pro ships an update every 23 months, and CathPal daily. Most recently, Catheter Pro was updated on October 20, 2026 and CathPal on October 23, 2026.

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