Comparison

Code Runner Pro vs PASS CCRN®!

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

Head to head
About

Code Runner Pro

This app assists healthcare professionals in managing critical cardiac emergencies. It provides essential timers, real-time event logging, and a customizable medication system to ensure organized and efficient care during code blues and CPR.

Highlights
  • Multiple essential timers (Code, CPR, Shock, Epinephrine)
  • Real-time event logging with timestamps
  • Customizable Quick Meds system
  • Redesigned Code Log timeline
  • Built-in CPR metronome
  • Apple Watch control
  • Exportable PDF code logs
Features
Currently charting
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Run every cardiac arrest with confidence. Code Runner Pro is the complete CPR timer, ACLS code log, and resuscitation documentation tool for healthcare providers — built for real code blues in real hospitals, with full Apple Watch support for when every second counts. From the first compressions to ROSC, Code Runner Pro tracks your code, your rhythms, your medications, and your shocks in real time — then exports a clean PDF report for charting, debriefs, and review. Trusted by doctors, nurses, paramedics, and first responders in more than 24 countries. ■ FOUR SIMULTANEOUS CODE TIMERS Track Code Time, CPR cycles, Shock intervals, and Epinephrine dosing — all at once, all visible, all synchronized. No other code blue app gives you this level of real-time timing control. ■ REAL-TIME CODE BLUE LOG Document compressions, rhythms, pulse checks, ACLS medications, defibrillation, and events the moment they happen. Every entry is timestamped automatically for a clean, defensible resuscitation record. ■ QUICK MEDS — LIFE-SAVING ACCESS Customize your own ACLS medications — epinephrine, amiodarone, atropine, bicarb, calcium, magnesium, and more — and place them right on the home screen. Tap once to document. Color-code, reorder, and build the cardiac arrest kit that matches your practice. ■ REDESIGNED FULL CODE LOG A beautiful timeline view of the entire resuscitation event — from initial rhythm to ROSC or NO ROSC. Review every compression cycle, every medication, every shock in one clean chronological report. ■ BUILT-IN CPR METRONOME Deliver high-quality compressions at 100–120 BPM with an adjustable, clinically accurate CPR metronome. Available on iPhone and Apple Watch, with multiple sound options. Plays even when your phone is silent. ■ APPLE WATCH — RUN CODES FROM YOUR WRIST Start CPR, toggle timers, log epinephrine, document shocks, and track rhythms directly from Apple Watch. Perfect for bedside providers whose hands are full or who need discreet documentation during a code. ■ PEDIATRIC CODES SUPPORT Switch to the pediatric list for age-appropriate ACLS medications, rhythms, and events. PALS-ready for NICU, PICU, and pediatric emergency settings. ■ ONE-TAP PDF EXPORT Generate a polished, professional PDF of the entire code — timeline, medications, rhythms, shocks, and outcomes — ready to hand off to the attending, attach to the chart, or submit for code review and quality assurance. ■ CUSTOMIZE YOUR WORKFLOW Adjust metronome sounds, alert styles, timer visibility, medication order, and rhythm options. Code Runner Pro adapts to how your team runs codes. ■ BUILT FOR REAL CLINICAL ENVIRONMENTS Used daily in: - Emergency Departments (ED) - Intensive Care Units (ICU, CCU, MICU, SICU, PICU, NICU) - Medical and Surgical Wards - Rapid Response Teams - Code Teams - Prehospital and EMS - Paramedic and first responder settings ■ WHY CODE RUNNER PRO - Four simultaneous timers (most code blue apps give you one or two) - Full Apple Watch support with dedicated shock and epinephrine controls - Pediatric-ready medication and rhythm lists - Clean, exportable PDF code log for documentation and chart closing - Designed by and for clinicians who actually run codes - Trusted in more than 24 countries worldwide Run the code. Log the code. Save the life. Code Runner Pro handles the timing and tracking so you can focus on the patient. Have feedback or feature requests? Visit coderunnerpro.app

About

PASS CCRN®!

Prepare for the CCRN® Adult certification exam with comprehensive review, interactive learning activities, and over 1,000 practice questions. This app offers simulated exams and content updates reflecting the latest research and guidelines for critical care nursing.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive content review
  • Over 1,000 interactive practice questions
  • Study Mode with feedback
  • Practice Exam Mode for simulation
  • Interactive learning activities
  • Updated content reflecting latest guidelines
Features
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. Comprehensive content review to pass the latest CCRN®-Adult certification exam. Based on 6th print edition Prepare for success on the CCRN® (Adult) examination with a focused review, interactive learning activities, and practice exams! Pass CCRN® (Adult), 6th Edition provides online learning activities, multiple-choice questions, and simulated examinations to help you master each of the content areas covered on the most current CCRN® (Adult) exam. Content updates reflect the latest research evidence, treatment protocols, and national and international guidelines for critical care nursing. From exam-preparation expert Robin Donohoe Dennison, this edition makes studying easier with a more focused, quick-reference format, mobile learning activities, and more than 1,000 interactive questions in Study Mode and Practice Exam Mode. New to this edition NEW! Thoroughly updated content follows the latest CCRN® (Adult) exam blueprint, covering the content areas tested and matching the percentage of the examination devoted to each. NEW! Updates also reflect the latest research evidence and national and international guidelines and treatment protocols. NEW! Focus on need-to-know content helps you make the most of your study time. NEW! Interactive Learning Activities provide an engaging and stimulating way to review essential content, with question styles such as matching, fill-in-the blank, comparison, case studies, and more. NEW! References and Recommended Readings NEW! Improved design improves the book’s legibility and reduces eyestrain. Key Features More than 1,000 interactive practice questions can be answered in Study Mode, with feedback and page references, or in Practice Exam Mode for realistic simulated CCRN® (Adult) exam practice. Virtually unlimited number of practice exams in Practice Exam Mode provides unrivalled realistic practice for the CCRN® (Adult) exam. Simplified outline format makes it easier to read, understand, and remember the information you must know to pass the CCRN® (Adult) exam. Abundant tables, illustrations, concept maps, and algorithms help to clarify content and highlight key concepts. Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 032376150X Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 9780323761505 SUBSCRIPTION : Please choose an auto renewable subscription plan to receive content access & continuous updates. Your subscription automatically renews as per your plan, so you always have the latest content. Yearly auto-renewing payment - $59.99 Three months auto-renewing payment - $39.99 Monthly auto-renewing payment - $29.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000 Privacy Policy - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Editor(s): Robin Donohoe Dennison, DNP, CNE, NEA-BC, NPD-BC Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Company

Screenshots

Code Runner Pro4 screens
PASS CCRN®!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PASS CCRN®! at Free against Code Runner Pro's $6.99. Code Runner Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, monetization model 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

PASS CCRN®! is free to download; Code Runner Pro costs $6.99 up front. PASS CCRN®! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Code Runner Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Code Runner Pro against 3.8 for PASS CCRN®!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 75 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Code Runner Pro's written reviews are positive against 20% of PASS CCRN®!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Runner Pro ships an update monthly, PASS CCRN®! every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Code Runner Pro versus PASS CCRN®!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode Runner ProPASS CCRN®!
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (55 ratings) — better3.8 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5575 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#37 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB148 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAngel VazquezSkyscape Medpresso Inc

Customer experience

Code Runner Pro

All ratings55 ratings
Positive67.3%
Neutral5.5%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral11.8%
Negative38.2%

PASS CCRN®!

All ratings75 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative29.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

Code Runner Pro

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

PASS CCRN®!

Subscriptions6
  • PASS CCRN®! 1M Sub$29.991 Month
  • PASS CCRN®! 3M Sub$39.993 Months
  • 25% Off-Limited Period Offer$44.991 Year
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  • 20% Off-Limited Period Offer$47.991 Year
  • 15% Off-Limited Period Offer$50.991 Year
  • PASS CCRN®! 1Y Sub.$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Code Runner Pro free?
Code Runner Pro costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PASS CCRN®! free?
PASS CCRN®! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code Runner Pro or PASS CCRN®!?
Code Runner Pro is rated higher. Code Runner Pro averages 3.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while PASS CCRN®! averages 3.8 from 75 ratings.
Do Code Runner Pro or PASS CCRN®! have ads?
PASS CCRN®! shows ads; Code Runner Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Code Runner Pro or PASS CCRN®!?
Code Runner Pro ships an update monthly, and PASS CCRN®! every 5 months. Most recently, Code Runner Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and PASS CCRN®! on October 9, 2026.

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