CPR Helper vs FirstPulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CPR Helper
This app provides a step-by-step guide to CPR, using haptic feedback on an Apple Watch to cue chest compressions. It follows American Red Cross recommendations but is intended as an aid for those with prior CPR training.
- Apple Watch haptic feedback for compression cues
- Step-by-step CPR guide
- Follows American Red Cross recommendations
- iPhone and Apple Watch compatibility
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CPR Helper and the accompanying Apple Watch App utilize the Apple Watch's Haptic feedback feature to deliver timed taps to cue the user to give a chest compression during CPR. The iPhone app contains a step-by-step guide to the CPR steps as recommended by the American Red Cross. Additional details of the CPR steps can be found on the American Red Cross website. The Apple Watch App is programmed to time 100 beats per minute. Please adjust the timing accordingly to each person. - Uses Apple Watch Haptic Feedback to give user a vibrational cue to deliver a chest compression during CPR - iPhone app gives step-by-step guide to CPR steps as recommended by American Red Cross Disclaimer: This app is not associated with the American Red Cross. This app follows the standards recommended by the American Red Cross. Do not use this app if these standards are not consistent with your medical knowledge. Please familiarize yourself with the functionality of the app and follow directions to maximize efficiency. Do not solely depend on this app during an emergency resuscitation event. This app does not serve as suitable or formal CPR training for a person. Only use this app if you have had prior basic life support training and feel confident to perform CPR. This app only serves as an aid. All judgement comes from the user. Do not use this app if the situation does not fulfill the standard circumstances for needing CPR. The developer is not liable for mishaps due to the misuse of, or malfunctioning of the app.
FirstPulse
This app provides emergency responders with verbal and visual guidance for delivering high-performance CPR. It features a simple interface, offline access to content, and integrated timers for compressions and breaths. The app is based on guidelines from the Resuscitation Academy.
- Verbal and visual CPR instructions
- Simple interface for easy use
- Offline content access
- CPR timers for duration and rhythm
- Breath timing guidance
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WARNING: This app overrides your do not disturb, auto-lock, and ringer or silent mode upon start of the app. With the installment of this app, you accept that FirstPulse has the ability to override your do not disturb, auto-lock, and ringer or silent mode. If you do not accept these guidelines, do not use our service. FirstPulse helps emergency responders deliver High Performance CPR efficiently. All users are assumed to be an emergency responder or medical professional with the proper training of High Performance CPR. This service does not provide training for High Performance CPR and is not intended for civilian use. Features: • Verbal and visual instructions to help you give quality care. • A simple interface made for easy use. • Preloaded content means you have access to all features at anytime, even without reception or an Internet connection. • Timers to track the duration of your CPR, when to switch, what tempo is needed for compressions, and when to give breaths. This app is based on information from the Resuscitation Academy, which can be found at: https://www.resuscitationacademy.org/high-performance-cpr/. This app has also been overviewed and tested by local health professionals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FirstPulse at 100% against CPR Helper's 10%. CPR Helper's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CPR Helper | FirstPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Michael Tram | SEABURY HALL |
Customer experience
CPR Helper
FirstPulse
In-app purchases
CPR Helper
No in-app purchases
FirstPulse
No in-app purchases









