Comparison

ACLS & CPR Trainer vs DART Sim Pro

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

Head to head
About

ACLS & CPR Trainer

This educational tool helps you train for CPR and ACLS megacode scenarios. Improve your time management to minimize breaks in chest compressions for better outcomes.

Highlights
  • CPR and ACLS megacode preparation
  • Excellent time management
  • Track compression time
  • Minimize breaks
  • Educational training tool
Features
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This app is designed as an educational CPR and ACLS Training tool! * Be Prepared for CPR and ACLS Megacode! * Have excellent time management! * Track your time to minimize breaks in chest compressions! This app is designed as an educational tool to assist you while you train. Better training = better outcomes.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

ACLS & CPR Trainer4 screens
DART Sim Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ACLS & CPR Trainer at 4.0 against DART Sim Pro's 2.7. ACLS & CPR Trainer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DART Sim Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $149.99 per year. ACLS & CPR Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ACLS & CPR Trainer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ACLS & CPR Trainer versus DART Sim Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterACLS & CPR TrainerDART Sim Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better2.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB188 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperWilliam WyattSTAR CPR San Diego

Customer experience

ACLS & CPR Trainer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

DART Sim Pro

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

ACLS & CPR Trainer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DART Sim Pro

Subscriptions1
  • DART Sim Pro - Annual$149.991 Year
One-time1
  • DART Sim Pro Lifetime License$849.99

Questions

Is ACLS & CPR Trainer free?
ACLS & CPR Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DART Sim Pro free?
DART Sim Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ACLS & CPR Trainer or DART Sim Pro?
ACLS & CPR Trainer is rated higher. ACLS & CPR Trainer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while DART Sim Pro averages 2.7 from 6 ratings.
Do ACLS & CPR Trainer or DART Sim Pro have ads?
Neither ACLS & CPR Trainer nor DART Sim Pro shows ads.

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