# First 5 Minutes vs AHA PALS

First 5 Minutes and AHA PALS both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of AHA PALS's written reviews are positive against 0% of First 5 Minutes's. AHA PALS also leads on chart position (#158 vs unranked) and ratings volume (56 vs 13). First 5 Minutes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AHA PALS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. First 5 Minutes asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for First 5 Minutes against 4.6 for AHA PALS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 56 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of First 5 Minutes's written reviews are positive against 55% of AHA PALS's.

## The numbers

| Metric | First 5 Minutes | AHA PALS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-5-minutes/id1002002698/reviews)** | [4.6 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aha-pals/id1577470913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#158** |
| Size | 13 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Medical College of Wisconsin](https://appshunter.io/developer/970107698) | [Massachusetts General Hospital](https://appshunter.io/developer/376928206) |

## What reviewers say

### First 5 Minutes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-5-minutes/id1002002698)

This medical app provides instant, size-appropriate critical information for pediatric resuscitation. Developed by specialists, it helps healthcare providers quickly determine correct equipment sizes and medication dosages for children in emergency settings.

**Highlights:** Instant pediatric resuscitation information, Size-appropriate equipment sizing, Correct medication dosage calculation, One-tap access to critical data, Offline functionality, Developed by medical specialists

**In-app purchases:** none


### AHA PALS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aha-pals/id1577470913)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app provides pediatric advanced life support (PALS) protocols and tools for healthcare professionals at the point-of-care. Developed by physicians and vetted by the American Heart Association, it offers intuitive access to algorithms, drug information, and timers for critical care situations.

**Highlights:** PALS pathways and algorithms, Drug therapy and dosing, CPR and intervention timers, Metronome for compression accuracy, Critical care references, Vetted by AHA and physicians

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PALS | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First 5 Minutes free?

First 5 Minutes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AHA PALS free?

AHA PALS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, First 5 Minutes or AHA PALS?

First 5 Minutes is rated higher. First 5 Minutes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while AHA PALS averages 4.6 from 56 ratings.

### Do First 5 Minutes or AHA PALS have ads?

Neither First 5 Minutes nor AHA PALS shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*