BASIC vs PALS Practice Test Prep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BASIC
This app serves as an electronic course manual for registered participants of a specific echocardiography program. It provides essential information for those enrolled in The Beyond BASIC - Transthoracic Echocardiography course.
- Electronic course manual
- Transthoracic Echocardiography content
- Program-specific information
- Registered participant access
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This is the electronic course manual for registered participants of The Beyond BASIC - Transthoracic Echocardiography, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
PALS Practice Test Prep
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Study for your PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) exam with original practice questions written for this app from the publicly available current AHA PALS guidelines. Every question has a clear explanation. WHAT YOU GET - Pediatric assessment, high-quality CPR, respiratory emergencies, shock, the cardiac arrest and bradycardia/tachycardia algorithms, and medications and post-resuscitation care. - A clear explanation for every question. - Timed practice tests that mirror the real exam style. - Progress saved on your device, no sign-up, works offline. ORIGINAL & SAFE Every question is written for this app from public study material. Nothing is copied from any real exam, test pool or third-party question bank. FREE TO START Practice free, then a single one-time purchase unlocks the full question bank and unlimited timed tests, no ads, no subscription, no account. NOTE Unofficial study and practice app. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the American Heart Association (AHA) or any certifying body. For learning only; does not grant certification, guarantee passing any course, and is not medical advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://flysky-privacy.pages.dev
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BASIC at none against PALS Practice Test Prep's 4. PALS Practice Test Prep's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. PALS Practice Test Prep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. BASIC asks for nothing beyond the download.
BASIC ships an update every 4 weeks, PALS Practice Test Prep every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BASIC | PALS Practice Test Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Chinese University of Hong Kong | fly sky pty ltd |
In-app purchases
BASIC
No in-app purchases
PALS Practice Test Prep
- Pediatric Advanced Life Suppor$6.997 Days
- Pediatric Advanced Life Suppor$16.991 Month
- Unlock Full Question Bank$4.99
- Pediatric Advanced Life Suppor$69.99
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