Comparison

IPF Manager vs Vumedi

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

Head to head
About

IPF Manager

This app helps individuals manage the daily symptoms of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. It allows users to track pain, medications, and moods, visualizing progress through easy-to-read charts. Users can also share visible symptoms with care providers and access educational resources.

Highlights
  • Daily symptom and mood journaling
  • Medication and treatment management with reminders
  • Photo upload for visible symptom sharing
  • Progress tracking with data visualization
  • Integration with Health app for heart rate data
  • Educational resources on IPF
  • Connect with care providers for monitoring
Features
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NOTE: This app now integrates with the Health app so if you choose to also manage certain heart conditions and have an Apple Watch or other device that creates heart rate data, you can now send that data to your doctor through the app giving you full control over which data you send. No health data is collected or sent from device without you specifically doing it. Getting the Full Picture of Your IPF When you are living with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, the IPF Manager can help you manage the symptoms that affect you every day. Studies show that people with chronic diseases can positively affect their lives by using @Point of Care apps to track pain, medications, and more—giving a sense of control over their conditions. For many, the best part of using IPF Manager, is seeing moods, pain, medications—even how often they journal—in colorful charts. When your health journey is presented this way, it is easier to spot trends, notice strengths, and identify areas of concern. When You Download IPF Manager and Register, You Can: • Track your progress and symptoms by filling in the daily journal with its sliders and buttons and watch your data transform into easy-to-read charts • Manage your medications and treatments, including reminders • Use the photo upload feature to share visible symptoms with care providers • Connect to care providers so they can monitor your progress between visits and better understand how your condition is affecting you • Stay up-to-date with the latest information on IPF when you access the “Learn More” section • In-app Help guides you through the features so you can get the most out of the app • Experience the new animated feature @Points Rewards and accumulate badges by using the app A Wealth of Medical Expertise Going Back to 1980 Our @Point of Care platform is an award-winning digital technology. It provides mobile, desktop, digital clinical answers at the point of care through Projects In Knowledge. To be able to connect with you and share your HIPAA-protected information, tell your care provider to download our @Point of Care Suite App or register online at www.atpointofcare.com.

About

Vumedi

Access a vast library of educational videos created by medical experts. Engage with a community of over a million physicians to discuss cases, share knowledge, and stay updated on the latest medical advancements. Prepare for complex scenarios and enhance patient care.

Highlights
  • Over 100,000 educational videos
  • Discuss cases with experts
  • Stay updated on medical advances
  • Prepare for challenging cases
  • Live webinars
  • Private messaging with faculty
Features
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Vumedi is a video education platform for doctors. Over 1,000,000 physicians use Vumedi to improve patient care and grow their practice. Features: - Watch and discuss over 100,000 educational videos from published experts and world renowned faculty members - Stay up to date on new advances - Prepare for challenging cases, rare pathologies, and complications - Ask for opinions from thousands of other doctors or privately message expert faculty - Participate in live webinars

Screenshots

IPF Manager4 screens
Vumedi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vumedi at 4.9 against IPF Manager's 4.3. Vumedi also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 3). IPF Manager's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, 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

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

Vumedi holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vumedi has 4.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPF Manager ships an update every 6 months, Vumedi every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IPF Manager versus Vumedi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPF ManagerVumedi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)4.9 (4.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—65.6% of reviews
Number of ratings34.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB59 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperAt Point of Care, LLCVuMedi, Inc.

Customer experience

IPF Manager

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Vumedi

All ratings4,250 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive65.6%
Neutral12.2%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

IPF Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Vumedi

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App has problem, doesn't work after new update
  • Can't even access app, can't log in
  • Videos don't load
  • App not working, videos are not loading

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add 2x speed playback
  • Add ability to adjust playback speed
  • Add video playback speed controls
  • Add ability to swipe to fast forward/rewind
  • Add offline play mode
Show 6 more
  • Add AI-generated transcripts and summaries
  • Add ability to edit playlists
  • Add folders to organize saved videos
  • Add history feature to rewatch viewed videos
  • Update app to support new iPad Pro screen resolution
  • Add subtitles option

In-app purchases

None

IPF Manager

No in-app purchases

None

Vumedi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPF Manager free?
IPF Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vumedi free?
Vumedi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IPF Manager or Vumedi?
Vumedi is rated higher. IPF Manager averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Vumedi averages 4.9 from 4.3K ratings.
Do IPF Manager or Vumedi have ads?
Vumedi shows ads; IPF Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, IPF Manager or Vumedi?
IPF Manager ships an update every 6 months, and Vumedi every 9 days. Most recently, IPF Manager was updated on June 11, 2026 and Vumedi on September 24, 2026.

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