SimCPR Trainer vs DART Sim Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimCPR Trainer
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The SimCPR® Trainer app connects with the SimCPR® wristband for accurate CPR feedback. As an instructor you can easily generate digital certificates with depth and rate scores.
DART Sim Pro
This advanced simulator transforms your device into a realistic cardiac monitor and defibrillator for medical training. It offers flexible control over training scenarios, including custom ECG playback and live CPR feedback, without requiring proprietary hardware.
- Realistic cardiac monitor & defibrillator simulation
- Live CPR feedback
- Custom ECG playback and upload
- Editable training scenarios
- Defibrillation and pacing practice
- Instructor-only controls
- Free lifetime updates
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DART Sim Pro – Advanced ECG & Defibrillator Simulator Perfect For licensed institutions and instructors. Enter your issued DART Sim Pro license to activate. No in-app purchases. Train like a pro with the most flexible and affordable simulation software for ACLS, PALS, and EMS education. DART Sim Pro transforms your iPad into a realistic cardiac monitor & defibrillator simulator designed for instructors, hospitals, EMS programs, and nursing schools. Always up to date on the most current BLS/ACLS/PALS guidelines, it provides unmatched control for realistic training — no proprietary hardware or manikin required. Key Features Live CPR Feedback – Connect with the SimCPR Watch for real-time compression depth, recoil, rate, and CCF data. Custom ECG Playback – Upload or draw your own ECGs and play them live in Lead II or full 12-lead mode. Custom ECG's can also be added to custom or current DART Sim scenarios. Enhanced Media Panel – Instantly display videos, sound files, and pictures during any training scenario or on the fly. Editable Scenarios – Create and save your own scenarios with rhythms, vitals, medications, labs, and X-rays. Defibrillation & Pacing – Practice synchronized cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, and defib energy 1–360J. Add shock standby rhythms to play after a cardioversion/shock. Instructor-Only Controls – Students cannot alter what’s programmed, ensuring controlled, realistic training. Free Lifetime Updates – Always up to date with the latest guidelines. Why DART Sim Pro? No proprietary manikin or hardware required Perfect for ACLS, PALS, NRP, paramedic, and nursing programs Portable, cost-effective, and classroom-ready Used by hospitals, universities, and EMS programs worldwide Subscription Options For licensed institutions and instructors only. Enter your issued DART Sim Pro license to activate. No in-app purchases. Additional licensing available for institutions and bundles Upgrade your training with DART Sim Pro and bring true-to-life resuscitation scenarios to your classroom — anytime, anywhere. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimCPR Trainer at none against DART Sim Pro's 2. DART Sim Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. DART Sim Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $149.99 per year. SimCPR Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.
SimCPR Trainer ships an update every 6 months, DART Sim Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimCPR Trainer | DART Sim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.7 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 183 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SimCPR | STAR CPR San Diego |
In-app purchases
SimCPR Trainer
No in-app purchases
DART Sim Pro
- DART Sim Pro - Annual$149.991 Year
- DART Sim Pro Lifetime License$849.99
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