# Medtimer vs RapidBlue

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RapidBlue at 100% against Medtimer's 40%. RapidBlue also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Medtimer's advantage is ratings volume (584 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Medtimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RapidBlue asks for nothing beyond the download.

RapidBlue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Medtimer has 584 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Medtimer's written reviews are positive against 100% of RapidBlue's.

Medtimer ships an update every 3 months, RapidBlue monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Medtimer | RapidBlue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (584 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medtimer-heart-plus-respiratory/id1012031242/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapidblue/id6760285509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **584** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tigerpixel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012031241) | [ANDREW,J TAGLIARINO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882637670) |

## What reviewers say

### Medtimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medtimer-heart-plus-respiratory/id1012031242)

This app provides a fast and accurate way for medical professionals to measure heart and respiratory rates. It features a simple tap interface, instant calculations, and reference charts for all age groups. Designed for efficiency in clinical settings, it keeps users focused on their patients.

**Highlights:** Tap-anywhere interface for recording, Intuitive HR and RR recording, Instant automatic rate calculations, Flexible measurement periods, Reference charts for all ages, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch support, Lock screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medtimer Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Exemplary
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for counting respirations and pulse
- 👍 Simple and effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not working on new Apple Watch models
- 🐛 Crashes or doesn't open on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Inaccurate pulse readings
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔊 Loud countdown sounds

**Reported bugs**

- Not downloading on Apple Watch
- Crashes on Apple Watch
- Stops working after OS updates

**Requested features**

- Add support for new Apple Watch models
- Integrate with Apple Health app
- Add option to manually enter counts
- Add complication for Apple Watch
- Add option to disable sounds


### RapidBlue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapidblue/id6760285509)

Provides quick, structured guidance for common clinical emergency scenarios. Features include ACLS-aligned cardiac arrest workflows, stroke assessment checklists, and pediatric resuscitation protocols. Designed for healthcare professionals to improve organization and documentation in critical situations.

**Highlights:** ACLS-aligned cardiac arrest workflow, Stroke assessment and response checklist, Pediatric resuscitation workflow, Emergency event documentation, Customizable clinical event timeline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Medtimer free?

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

### Is RapidBlue free?

RapidBlue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Medtimer or RapidBlue?

RapidBlue is rated higher. Medtimer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 584 ratings, while RapidBlue averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Medtimer or RapidBlue have ads?

Neither Medtimer nor RapidBlue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Medtimer or RapidBlue?

Medtimer ships an update every 3 months, and RapidBlue monthly. Most recently, Medtimer was updated on October 29, 2026 and RapidBlue on October 17, 2026.

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