# SimpleSim

> Remote patient monitor simulator for medical education and practice. (iPhone/iPad app by The Medical College of Wisconsin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplesim/id1170243856 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Medical College of Wisconsin](https://appshunter.io/developer/970107698)
- Category: Education, Medical
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 1.82/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.1 · 39 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-08-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplesim/id1170243856/reviews.md

## What is SimpleSim?

Medical simulation is a popular method of education and practice improvement for health care providers. Unfortunately, most simulation systems are large, immobile, expensive, and complicated to use. This app is for health care providers interested in using medical simulation for teaching. 

This app creates a remotely controlled bedside patient monitor to facilitate medical simulations. To be effective, the app requires 2 devices (e.g. phone + tablet). It functions in 2 modes: monitor (display) and administrator (control the display). In monitor mode, the app displays customizable vital signs (including heart rate, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, end-tidal CO2, temperature) with options for cardiac rhythms (sinus, SVT, V fib) and associated waveforms/tracings. In administrator mode, a control panel offers the ability to immediately activate/inactivate and adjust each of the data fields. 
Health educators can use the app with a simple resuscitation dummy (or even a child’s baby doll) and a user-provided case to lead an effective medical simulation anywhere from bedside to roadside.

## Key features

- Remotely controlled bedside patient monitor
- Customizable vital signs display
- Adjustable cardiac rhythms and waveforms
- Administrator mode for real-time control
- Supports multiple devices for monitor and control
- Facilitates medical simulation training

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplesim/id1170243856/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Cant connect

*2023-11-18*

It doesn’t give you an connection code as the admin to connect with the monitor (which is required) I tried everything and nothing, I’m not sure where I’m supposed to find it(very unclear)

### 1/5 — Not working

*2019-08-14, version 1.1*

This app will not recognize a session when I am in the admin portion.  I would like my money back please if this can't be fixed!

### 5/5 — Works perfectly!

*2018-12-01, version 1.1*

Not sure why there are so many poor reviews. I would assume user error. App works great! Very pleased.

### 1/5 — Why isn’t it working?

*2018-07-13, version 1.1*

I have previously used this app and was very pleased with how easy to use it was. I would have ranked it at 4 stars with a star off only because i am a neonatologist and would really love some neo specific settings.  Today i opened the admin portion and there was no session number. The monitor portion did not link. Now there is no wave form for HR or sats. I think it recently updated and it broke the app. If you fix it i will go back to being a happy 4 star customer!

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2018-05-23, version 1.1*

This app needs to be updated. The app does not work at all. Crashes every time. Support page no longer exists. Can't even ask for a refund.

### 1/5 — Confusing!!!

*2018-03-19, version 1.1*

No instructions!! All it keeps saying is session failed!! Worse app ever!!

### 1/5 — App does not work

*2017-12-02, version 1.1*

No instruction on how to use and connectApp support goes to nowhere.

### 2/5 — A work in progress

*2017-09-26, version 1.1*

Looks great in theory, but vitals aren’t transmitting from the admin to the monitor. Hopefully it gets better with updates!

### 1/5 — Does Not Work!

*2017-09-14, version 1.0*

Did not work. Keep on telling me connection failed. Please refund. Thank you.

## Frequently asked questions about SimpleSim

### What is SimpleSim used for?

SimpleSim is used to create a remotely controlled bedside patient monitor for medical simulations. It helps healthcare educators conduct training scenarios with customizable vital signs and cardiac rhythms.

### How does SimpleSim work?

The app requires two devices, one acting as the monitor (displaying vital signs) and the other as the administrator (controlling the display). This allows for interactive and realistic simulation experiences.

### What vital signs can SimpleSim display?

SimpleSim can display customizable vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, end-tidal CO2, and temperature. It also offers options for cardiac rhythms and associated waveforms.

### Can SimpleSim be used offline?

The provided description does not specify offline capabilities. However, as it requires two devices to communicate, an active connection between them is likely necessary for its core functionality.

### What devices support SimpleSim?

SimpleSim is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to run on iOS.

### How often is SimpleSim updated?

The latest version of SimpleSim is 1.1, which was last updated on September 16, 2017. This indicates infrequent updates since its release in August 2017.

### What is the user sentiment for SimpleSim?

SimpleSim has a rating of 1.8 stars from 11 ratings, suggesting a generally negative user sentiment based on the available data.

### Does SimpleSim have ads?

No, SimpleSim does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free simulation experience.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2017-09-16

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

Corrected some issues causing the connection between the admin and monitoring to not work.

### 1.0 — 2017-07-20

No release notes.

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