Comparison

iCPG vs First aid forms

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

Head to head
About

iCPG

Access the UK ambulance clinical practice guidelines offline after subscribing. Features real-time updates, bookmarking, and dosage filtering by age and condition. Includes sections on general guidance, resuscitation, medical, trauma, and more.

Highlights
  • Offline access to JRCALC guidelines
  • Real-time guidance updates
  • Bookmark important guidelines
  • Filter drug dosages by age/condition
  • Quick look view of algorithms/diagrams
Features
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The JRCALC guidelines are the established standard of practice for prehospital clinicians and available on the iCPG app. You can Sign Up and register your details on the app. Once you have logged into the app you will be prompted for payment information. iCPG is available for Ā£2.99 per month or Ā£29.99 per year as an auto-renewing subscription - see below for more subscription information. You need to have a data connection to subscribe and pay for iCPG. Once you have completed the subscription process and download the app, it will function offline. Please note that iCPG offers real time updates as guidance changes. You need to be online to download these updates. Features include: • Based on the approved JRCALC and AACE guidance • Updates published in real time as new guidance is issued • Bookmark important guidelines and drugs • Functionality to filter drug dosages by age, condition and administration route • A quick look view which highlights the most important algorithms, diagrams and tables Section 1 – General Guidance Section 2 – Resuscitation Section 3 – Medical Section 4 – Trauma, including new guidance on the management of fistula bleed Section 5 – Maternity Care Section 6 – Special Situations Section 7 – Medicines In-app subscription information • iCPG: the JRCALC Guidelines are available via an auto-renewing subscription • There are 2 lengths of subscription: Ā£2.99 per month or Ā£29.99 per year • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable FAQs https://www.classprofessional.co.uk/faqs/ Privacy Policy https://www.classprofessional.co.uk/terms-of-use/jrcalc-apps-terms-conditions/ Terms and Conditions https://www.classprofessional.co.uk/terms-of-use/jrcalc-apps-terms-conditions/

About

First aid forms

Features
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About this app First aid forms is a dynamic app that records medication applications, injuries and action taken as a result, producing permanent, ultra-secure records to evidence treatment and care given. Built on a rock-solid, highly secure platform that produces rich, aggregated data; this gives clubs and National Governing Bodies powerful insights. First aid forms helps schools keep parents and carers informed with a summary of the incident. Easy & intuitive to use Identify the injured area(s) from the head-to-toe list, then select from the comprehensive list of signs, symptoms and conditions. Every single report checks on whether an injury to the head has been sustained; users can record the smallest of bumps to serious signs and symptoms of concussion. Use the free text areas to describe the incident, the treatment given and any recommended follow up. Option to take photos/videos of injury pre & post treatment, or to evidence environmental factors that contributed to the incident or injury. Find out more about what the First aid forms app can do for you: https://www.firstaidforms.co.uk

Screenshots

iCPG4 screens
First aid forms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First aid forms at none against iCPG's 2. First aid forms also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. iCPG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. First aid forms asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCPG ships an update every 4 months, First aid forms monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
iCPG versus First aid forms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCPGFirst aid forms
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB72 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperClass Publishing LtdQuealth

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iCPG

Subscriptions2
  • iCPG Subscription$2.991 Month
  • iCPG Subscription$30.991 Year
None

First aid forms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCPG free?
iCPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is First aid forms free?
First aid forms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iCPG or First aid forms have ads?
Neither iCPG nor First aid forms shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCPG or First aid forms?
iCPG ships an update every 4 months, and First aid forms monthly. Most recently, iCPG was updated on October 26, 2026 and First aid forms on October 27, 2026.

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