Comparison

SecurAcath 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

SecurAcath

Access essential instructions for the SecurAcath subcutaneous catheter securement device. This app offers a streamlined guide for proper usage, ensuring quick reference for healthcare professionals and patients.

Highlights
  • Abbreviated instructions for use
  • SecurAcath device guide
  • Subcutaneous catheter securement
  • Quick reference tool
  • Medical device instructions
Features
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The SecurAcath app provides an abbreviated version of the instructions for use for the SecurAcath subcutaneous catheter securement device.

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

SecurAcath4 screens
Thopaz+ Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SecurAcath at every 9 months against Thopaz+ Simulator's every 85 months. SecurAcath also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SecurAcath against 5.0 for Thopaz+ Simulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SecurAcath versus Thopaz+ Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecurAcathThopaz+ Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 85 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB505 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperInfuse MedicalMedela AG

Customer experience

SecurAcath

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Thopaz+ Simulator

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

In-app purchases

None

SecurAcath

No in-app purchases

None

Thopaz+ Simulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SecurAcath free?
SecurAcath 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, SecurAcath or Thopaz+ Simulator?
SecurAcath and Thopaz+ Simulator are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do SecurAcath or Thopaz+ Simulator have ads?
Neither SecurAcath nor Thopaz+ Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SecurAcath or Thopaz+ Simulator?
SecurAcath ships an update every 9 months, and Thopaz+ Simulator every 85 months. Most recently, SecurAcath was updated on October 9, 2026 and Thopaz+ Simulator on September 22, 2026.

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