# AED Sim — Defibrillator Simulator

> Realistic AED simulator for CPR training with customizable scenarios and voice prompts. (iPhone/iPad app by Gerry Shaw.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aed-sim/id359990739 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gerry Shaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/358894217)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: $2.49
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-03-08
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aed-sim/id359990739/reviews.md

## What is AED Sim?

Realistic AED simulator for CPR training. Built for iPhone and iPad. No ads. No tracking.


## Features

- Authentic simulation of an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator). Realistic voice prompts, button clicks, sound effects, graphics, animations and flashing lights.
- LED displaying instructions, number of shocks, and CPR countdown timer.
  CPR metronome provides beats at 100, 105, or 110 BPM (beats per minute). This ensures CPR compressions at the correct frequency.
- Scenario editor allows for custom or random scenarios.
- All prompts, messages, timing, and voices are customizable. You can change any message or voice prompt to match any AED.
- Allows for user provided backgrounds, sound effects, and even metronomes. Drop an MP3 of Staying Alive into the Metronomes directory to do compressions to the Bee Gees.
- Adheres to 2020 CPR Guidelines.
- Universal app supports iPad.
- Great price.

## Details

An AED is a device used to provide a shock of electricity to somebody in cardiac arrest (having a heart attack). Defibrillation is the definitive treatment. Knowing how to use an AED is an important skill for firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, nurses, doctors and general public.

AED Sim gives people a chance to see, hear and interact with an AED. If you have ever been curious about how one operates now is your chance.

The built-in scenario editor lets you create a custom scenario or it can generate a random scenario for you. Combine an iPhone or iPad and AED Sim and youʼve got an inexpensive realistic training environment for practicing CPR. No costly AED trainers needed.

Designed and built by a former Canadian paramedic with 20 years of software development experience.

## Key features

- Authentic AED simulation
- Realistic voice prompts and sound effects
- CPR metronome at 100-110 BPM
- Customizable scenario editor
- User-provided backgrounds and sound effects
- Adheres to 2020 CPR Guidelines

## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aed-sim/id359990739/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great training aid

*2025-08-19, version 3.0.0*

I use this to practice single and two person CPR as a volunteer emergency responder. The voice prompts and timings work well for me in the default setting. I appreciate that the actions sequence does not include prompts for rescue breaths because, in my experience of training to use a bag valve mask and airway adjuncts it is very easy to get out of synchronisation if these are provided.

### 3/5 — Ansich Gute App

*2024-11-17, version 3.0.0*

Gute App aber die Sprachen sollten wirklich übersetzt werden, weil alle stimmen englisch sprechen nur mit verschiedenen Akzenten.. Ansonsten super Simulations App👍

### 2/5 — Languages

*2024-02-22, version 3.0.0*

There is written „not every voice can speak every language“ all the Voices ONLY speak English… so please fix this! I can’t use it

### 2/5 — Seems straight forward, but there’s no sound!

*2023-01-06, version 2.0.0*

Got this app for my first aid classes to use as a demo for my AED lecture. The app has no sound, so not exactly useful at all for my course. Hoping there’s an update right away to fix this issue

### 1/5 — LGI

*2022-06-25*

It claims to have realistic voice prompts, but that is not true. There is no sound at all!

**Developer response:** I'm sorry you are having difficulties with this.  Ensure that the phone isn't on mute or that the volume isn't turned completely down while running the app to hear the voice prompts.

### 3/5 — First aid training

*2021-07-24, version 2.0.0*

Ok so it’s basic I agree but hey ho it does exactly what you want it gives the voice commands and tells you to start CPR and counts down!  What more do you want for 99p

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2021-03-09, version 2.0.0*

This is exactly what I need for our tabletop drill. Thanks a lot for the app, Dev!

### 3/5 — Great potential

*2019-02-27*

I am a CPR instructor and This is an awesome idea ... it does need to have legit voice prompts & metronome though . It would be cool to give students an option to download this during class and that would be the aed they use for training.. I would buy an Instructors package or subscription for that option..

**Developer response:** The voice prompts in the app are based on the Lifepak 500 AED.  I'd love to know more about what you mean be legit voice prompts.

I agree that a metronome would be useful so hopefully that will be make it in a future update.

### 1/5 — Needs sound and connector for pads

*2018-01-10*

I had pads but no way to connect them . It does not tell you you have to buy the $25 connector.

**Developer response:** You do not need to buy pads or anything additional once you have purchased the app.

The prompt to connect pads is part of the simulation.  Once you've done that step in the "real world", usually by going through the motion or verbally indicating that you've attached pads to the patient you tap the white pads icon on the app to advance the simulation to the next step.

I get this can be confusing and will likely be reworked next release.

### 1/5 — Not worth 99p!

*2017-12-12, version 2.0.0*

Got to be one of the worst impressions of being an AED! Must have taken a whole 2 minutes to write this app.

## Frequently asked questions about AED Sim

### What is AED Sim?

AED Sim is a realistic simulator designed to provide an authentic training experience for using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). It features realistic voice prompts, sound effects, graphics, and animations to mimic the operation of a real AED device.

### Does AED Sim have ads?

No, AED Sim is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No ads. No tracking.' ensuring an uninterrupted and private training experience for users.

### What CPR guidelines does AED Sim follow?

AED Sim adheres to the 2020 CPR Guidelines. This ensures that the training provided is up-to-date with the latest recommendations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

### Can I customize the scenarios in AED Sim?

Yes, AED Sim features a scenario editor that allows for custom or random scenarios. You can also customize all prompts, messages, timing, and voices to match any AED, and even use user-provided backgrounds and sound effects.

### What devices is AED Sim available on?

AED Sim is a universal app and supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to provide a realistic training environment across these Apple devices.

### How much does AED Sim cost?

AED Sim is available for a great price of $2.49. This makes it an inexpensive and accessible option for realistic CPR training compared to costly AED trainers.

### What is the CPR metronome in AED Sim?

The CPR metronome in AED Sim provides beats at 100, 105, or 110 BPM (beats per minute). This feature ensures that users practice CPR compressions at the correct frequency, which is crucial for effective resuscitation.

### When was AED Sim last updated?

AED Sim was last updated on June 8, 2023, with version 3.0.0. This indicates that the app is actively maintained and updated to reflect current standards and potentially improve functionality.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2023-06-08

Rewritten using the latest Apple technologies. Keeps the same accuracy and while bringing the app into the future with new settings.

Includes a new CPR Timer metronome to help perform CPR compressions at the correct rate.

Fixes issues some users were having with audio no working.

### 2.0.0 — 2014-10-16

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated as a universal app for iOS 7 & 8 with support for all iOS devices including iPad and the latest iPhone 6 and 6+.

### 1.1 — 2011-03-11

Updated iPhone 4 graphics and iOS 4 features.

### 1.0 — 2010-03-08

No release notes.

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