Comparison

CPR SkillsCoach vs SIMVS Student

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

Head to head
About

CPR SkillsCoach

Features
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Practice screen For those who are new to CPR, and for others who want to refresh their CPR motor skills, the Practice feature allows students to develop and to master CPR techniques with support from visual and auditory real-time feedback from this iPad application. Large, simple graphics and auditory prompts guide students to perform “on target” compression rates, depths, and release points, as well as ventilation volumes and hands off times. During rest periods, a summary of the student’s performance is displayed automatically. Evaluation screen Instructors use the Evaluation feature during test sessions to monitor and to assess a student’s CPR techniques and knowledge of correct CPR actions. Real time graphing shows the quality of compressions and ventilations the student is delivering. Skills Check is used to record the student’s actions during the evaluation session, e.g., checking the responsiveness of victim, activating the ERS and using the AED correctly during CPR. Sessions can be saved and later reviewed with the student. The wireless connection between manikin and iPad allows the instructor to conduct sessions from a distance. Debriefing screen Instructors use organized information from the Debriefing feature to provide detailed, one-on-one feedback to the student. Detailed results of the saved CPR session are grouped by each ventilation/compression cycle that the student performed during the evaluation. A Debriefing report in pdf form can be generated for emailing or printing. Debriefing reports are permanently saved with the Trainee Management feature. Hardware Requirements Currently, the CPR SkillsCoach is compatible with Lifeform brand manikins that have built in CPR sensors. and the required interface box, CPR Metrix.

About

SIMVS Student

This educational app simulates an ECG rhythm and monitor defibrillator using an iPad. It provides a realistic training environment for medical professionals and students to practice critical cardiac care skills.

Highlights
  • ECG rhythm simulation
  • Defibrillator monitor simulation
  • Realistic training environment
  • iPad tablet integration
  • Medical education tool
Features
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SimVS simulates an ECG Rhythm and Monitor Defibrillator Simulator using iPad tablets.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CPR SkillsCoach at 11.4 against SIMVS Student's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CPR SkillsCoach ships an update every 2 months, SIMVS Student every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CPR SkillsCoach versus SIMVS Student: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCPR SkillsCoachSIMVS Student
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS11.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB98 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSymbio CorporationHudson Simulation Service, Llc

In-app purchases

None

CPR SkillsCoach

No in-app purchases

None

SIMVS Student

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CPR SkillsCoach free?
CPR SkillsCoach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SIMVS Student free?
SIMVS Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CPR SkillsCoach or SIMVS Student have ads?
Neither CPR SkillsCoach nor SIMVS Student shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CPR SkillsCoach or SIMVS Student?
CPR SkillsCoach ships an update every 2 months, and SIMVS Student every 5 months. Most recently, CPR SkillsCoach was updated on October 7, 2026 and SIMVS Student on October 20, 2026.

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