CPR Helper vs CPR Metronome
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.
CPR Metronome
This app provides a specialized metronome for CPR training, offering adjustable beats per minute and clear audio cues. It includes a visual beat indicator and a built-in timer to help users perfect their compression and breathing techniques during practice sessions.
- Adjustable BPM
- Clear audio cues
- Animated visual beat indicator
- Built-in CPR timer
- Subscription required after free trial
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Train Smarter for CPR with a Purpose Built Metronome Whether you’re practicing chest compressions or rescue breaths, stay on beat and perfect your technique with a metronome designed specifically for CPR training. Key Features: • Adjustable BPM (beats per minute) • Clear audio cues for each beat • Animated visual beat indicator • Built-in CPR timer for effective practice sessions An active subscription is required to access functionality after three free usages. Privacy Policy: https://cprmetronome.bazon.org/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://cprmetronome.bazon.org/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CPR Helper at 5.0 against CPR Metronome's 4.1. CPR Helper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). CPR Metronome's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price and ads 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. CPR Metronome sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. CPR Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.
CPR Helper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CPR Metronome has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CPR Helper ships an update every 5 months, CPR Metronome every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CPR Helper | CPR Metronome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.1 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Tram | Aleksei Omelchenko |
Customer experience
CPR Helper
CPR Metronome
In-app purchases
CPR Helper
No in-app purchases
CPR Metronome
- Full access (Weekly)3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Full Access (Yearly)$19.991 Year
- Full unlimited access$24.99
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