Comparison

ParaPass vs iArrest

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

Head to head
About

ParaPass

This app offers on-the-go learning resources and quizzes for paramedics to support their Continuing Professional Development (CPD). It features evidence-based discussions, case scenarios, and self-assessment questions, with offline access available. CPD certificates are provided to track learning.

Highlights
  • CPD resources for paramedics
  • Multiple choice quizzes
  • Case scenarios
  • Self-assessment questions
  • CPD certificates
  • Offline access
Features
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ParaPass provides a wealth of quick, straightforward resources to support your learning and CPD on the move. The app is free to download, but you will need to register with us to log in. Once you have logged in, you will need a subscription to access the content. Subscriptions are available for £3.99 per month or £39.99 per year. All JRCALC CPD and Standby CPD customers will be given access to ParaPass as part of your existing subscription. The app includes: • Standby CPD: Evidence-based discussions on a wealth of anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology topics. • Access to hundreds of multiple choice quiz questions on the JRCALC Guidelines and paramedic practice, to help you keep your knowledge sharp. Quizzes cover the full breadth of paramedic practice, from vulnerable patient groups to obstetrics to trauma. • Case scenarios on pre-hospital practice, covering a range of topics including overdose, paediatrics, pain management, head injury and sepsis. • Self-assessment questions, to support you in reflective practice. • CPD certificates, so you can evidence your learning. • Our contributors provide a breadth of experience and perspectives, working on the road, in primary care and healthcare education. • Works offline. No signal? No problem. Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions: https://www.classprofessional.co.uk/terms-of-use/parapass-terms-and-conditions/

About

iArrest

This app assists healthcare professionals during cardiac arrest calls by providing structured guidance based on the latest resuscitation guidelines. It includes timers for critical interventions and generates detailed event logs for documentation. Designed for paramedics and hospital clinicians, it acts as a reminder for essential tasks in high-pressure situations.

Highlights
  • Structured cardiac arrest guidance
  • Adult resuscitation scenarios
  • Based on UK Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021
  • Timers for rhythm analysis and adrenaline
  • Audible and visual intervention reminders
  • Continuous use prevention of sleep mode
  • Detailed event logging
Features
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iArrest was developed to give healthcare professionals a powerful tool to navigate stressful and challenging cardiac arrest calls. Whether as a Paramedic on scene or as a clinician in hospital, this app can assist in running structured and effective adult cardiac arrest scenarios. Developed by clinicians working in large inner city teaching hospitals, this app takes into consideration the most recent Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines 2021. It serves as an aide-memoire for basic tasks that can easily be overlooked in stressful scenarios. iArrest also incorporates a number of timers to assist with rhythm analysis, adrenaline timings and arrest documentation. It will remind the user via audible and visual cues about necessary interventions even if a clinician’s phone is muted. iArrest has been programmed to prevent phones from going into sleep mode, in order to ensure continuous use throughout the arrest. iArrest will record the exact time an important event or an intervention has occurred and present the user with a detailed log of events. These logs can be copied to the clipboard and used for documentation and record keeping. iArrest is currently undergoing extensive testing in simulated and real world scenarios. We are continuously improving and expanding on iArrest’s functionality. Disclaimer: iArrest can not replace sound knowledge in Advance Life Support and should not be used by non-ALS trained clinicians. Use this app at your own risk and always use appropriate clinical judgement. Please familiarise yourself with the functionality of this app before using it in real life scenarios. The creators of this app shall not be liable for any claims or losses arising from the use or misuse of this app, its contents, any omissions from its contents, or otherwise. By using this app you agree to these terms and conditions.

Screenshots

ParaPass4 screens
iArrest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iArrest at none against ParaPass's 2. iArrest also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 82%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). ParaPass's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ParaPass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. iArrest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ParaPass ships an update monthly, iArrest every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ParaPass versus iArrest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParaPassiArrest
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews94.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB31 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperClass Publishing LtdMaximilian Neun

Customer experience

ParaPass

Written reviews22 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

iArrest

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ParaPass

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month subscription - CPD$4.491 Month
  • 12 Month subscription - JRCLAC$42.991 Year
None

iArrest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ParaPass free?
ParaPass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iArrest free?
iArrest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ParaPass or iArrest have ads?
Neither ParaPass nor iArrest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ParaPass or iArrest?
ParaPass ships an update monthly, and iArrest every 13 months. Most recently, ParaPass was updated on September 13, 2026 and iArrest on September 21, 2026.

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