R vs DART Sim Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
R
This patient monitor simulation app is an educational tool for healthcare providers to practice resuscitation and decision-making. It's designed for neonatal resuscitation program instructors to simulate real-life scenarios with adjustable vital signs and a timer.
- Adjustable graphic tracing of pulse oximetry
- Adjustable graphic tracing of heart rate
- Timer function
- Standalone simulated device
- Remote control or display monitor pairing
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R-Sim Premium for iOS: password is required to activate this application (volume purchase program for organization--please contact developer for more information) For individual user, please refer to "R-Sim" https://itunes.apple.com/th/app/r-sim/id1227420866 R-sim is a new patient-monitor simulation application. It is a perfect educational tool for healthcare providers to practice resuscitation and decision-making. R-sim is designed especially for neonatal resuscitation program (NRP) instructors to facilitate scenarios and simulate real life situation. R-sim’s features include: manually-adjustable graphic tracing of pulse-oximetry manually-adjustable graphic tracing of heart rate Timer can be used as a standalone simulated device can be used as either a remote control or display monitor when paring with another device (mobile phone or tablet).
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 review sentiment: DART Sim Pro at 67% against R's 0%. DART Sim Pro also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2). R's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 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
Both are free to download. DART Sim Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $149.99 per year. R asks for nothing beyond the download.
R holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of R's written reviews are positive against 67% of DART Sim Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
R ships an update every 9 days, DART Sim Pro every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | R | DART Sim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.7 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 188 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | VERNITY COMPANY LIMITED | STAR CPR San Diego |
Customer experience
R
DART Sim Pro
In-app purchases
R
No in-app purchases
DART Sim Pro
- DART Sim Pro - Annual$149.991 Year
- DART Sim Pro Lifetime License$849.99









