# Daysheet vs AHA ACLS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Daysheet at none against AHA ACLS's 1. Daysheet also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). AHA ACLS's advantage is ratings volume (277 vs 7) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AHA ACLS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Daysheet asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Daysheet against 4.9 for AHA ACLS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AHA ACLS has 277 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Daysheet ships an update monthly, AHA ACLS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daysheet | AHA ACLS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daysheet/id1270096182/reviews) | [4.9 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aha-acls/id1506944443/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **277** |
| Positive reviews | — | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#52** |
| Size | 10 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [David Preiss](https://appshunter.io/developer/310093917) | [Massachusetts General Hospital](https://appshunter.io/developer/376928206) |

## What reviewers say

### Daysheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daysheet/id1270096182)

View your work schedules, daily assignments, and pending requests in a streamlined format. This application is designed for BWH end-users and requires an account to access its features. It provides sorted schedules by pods or individuals on call.

**Highlights:** View call schedules, See daily assignments, Access pending requests, Sort schedules by pods, Sort schedules by people on call, Requires user account

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### AHA ACLS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aha-acls/id1506944443)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app provides clinicians with a digital tool to assist in running cardiac arrest codes and delivering advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) at the bedside. It features the latest AHA recommendations and includes intuitive access to algorithms, drug dosing, and timers for efficient patient care.

**Highlights:** 4 ACLS algorithms (cardiac arrest, tachycardia, bradycardia, post-arrest), Latest 2025 AHA ACLS content, Drug therapy and dosing, Easy-to-read timers, CPR and epinephrine logging, Rapid transition to post-arrest care

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ACLS Pro | $3.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Accurate, up-to-date AHA ACLS algorithms
- ⏱️ Built-in timers and counters for code management
- 👍 User-friendly, intuitive interface
- 🏥 Trusted by Harvard/MGH and American Heart Association
- 📋 Helpful for documentation and PCR completion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription paywall on previously free app
- 🚨 Dangerous surprise paywall during active codes
- ⚠️ No warning before transition to paid model
- 🔐 Requires payment even for basic ACLS information
- 😤 Perceived greed from wealthy organizations (MGH/AHA)

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load information despite subscription payment
- Users locked out of app mid-code
- Unexpected app crashes during critical moments

**Requested features**

- Multiple log storage with dates
- More detailed code logging with event documentation (IO access, medications, rhythms)
- End code button and pause compressions feature
- Real-time log tracking for back-charting
- LVAD algorithm inclusion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daysheet free?

Daysheet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AHA ACLS free?

AHA ACLS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Daysheet or AHA ACLS?

Daysheet and AHA ACLS are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 277 ratings respectively.

### Do Daysheet or AHA ACLS have ads?

Neither Daysheet nor AHA ACLS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Daysheet or AHA ACLS?

Daysheet ships an update monthly, and AHA ACLS every 2 months. Most recently, Daysheet was updated on September 15, 2026 and AHA ACLS on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*