Comparison

Code Runner Pro vs Quick PEDS EMS Guide

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
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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

Quick PEDS EMS Guide

This medical reference app provides EMS professionals with quick access to pediatric care guidelines, including medication calculations, burn care, and airway management. It features color-coded, weight-based information for rapid treatment decisions and is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Pediatric EMS quick reference
  • Color-coded weight-based information
  • Medication administration guidance
  • Airway management adjunct sizing
  • Age-dependent burn care
  • Weight conversion calculator
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Includes General info Resp care Weight conversion with calculator Color category ( use with length based or age or weight ) Formula Burn Care Medication calculation Overview: Are you an EMS professional looking for a reliable and comprehensive resource to assist you in the care of pediatric patients? Look no further! Our Pediatric EMS Quick Reference app is designed specifically for EMS professionals like you, providing quick and easy access to essential information right at your fingertips. -Quick Reference for Pediatric Care: This app is tailor-made for the EMS setting, offering concise and relevant information for the care of pediatric patients. -Color-Coded Weight-Based Information: We understand that every second counts in emergency situations. Our app utilizes color-coded weight-based information, making it easy for you to determine appropriate treatments and interventions quickly. -Length-Based Tapes Compatibility: Whether you use weight-based or length-based measurement tools, our color coding system remains consistent for ease of use and accuracy. -Medication Administration Guidance: Access a quick reference guide for medication administration specific to pediatric patients, ensuring you provide the right doses at the right time. -Airway Management Adjunct Sizing: Never struggle with airway management decisions again. Find information on endotracheal tube (ET) sizes and other rescue airway devices with ease. -Age-Dependent Burn Care: Get guidance on age-dependent burn care and the appropriate medications by weight, ensuring optimal care for pediatric burn patients. No Subscriptions Required: Unlike many other apps, we don't ask for recurring subscriptions. Purchase once, and the app is yours to use indefinitely. Share with Your Colleagues: Spread the word and share this app with fellow EMS providers who can benefit from having this valuable resource. Remember, while our app is a powerful tool, it's essential to consult with medical direction for specific cases. Pediatric care can be complex, and our app is here to assist, not replace, your professional judgment. For EMS by EMS, our Pediatric EMS Quick Reference app is designed to make your job easier, more efficient, and ultimately help you provide the best care for pediatric patients in critical moments. Don't waste time doing calculations on your fingers; have the information you need when it matters most. Download the app today and be better prepared to

Screenshots

Code Runner Pro4 screens
Quick PEDS EMS Guide3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quick PEDS EMS Guide at 100% against Code Runner Pro's 50%. Quick PEDS EMS Guide also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and price ($2.99 vs $6.99). Code Runner Pro's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 3) and chart position (#21 vs #196). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Code Runner Pro costs $6.99 and Quick PEDS EMS Guide $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quick PEDS EMS Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Runner Pro has 53 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Code Runner Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Quick PEDS EMS Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Runner Pro ships an update monthly, Quick PEDS EMS Guide every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Code Runner Pro versus Quick PEDS EMS Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode Runner ProQuick PEDS EMS Guide
Price$6.99$2.99 — better
Rating3.8 (53 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53 — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#21 — better#196
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB75 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAngel VazquezNational Emergency Resource Group

Customer experience

Code Runner Pro

All ratings53 ratings
Positive66.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative28.3%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral11.8%
Negative38.2%

Quick PEDS EMS Guide

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Code Runner Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Quick PEDS EMS Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code Runner Pro free?
Code Runner Pro costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quick PEDS EMS Guide free?
Quick PEDS EMS Guide costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Code Runner Pro or Quick PEDS EMS Guide?
Quick PEDS EMS Guide is rated higher. Code Runner Pro averages 3.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Quick PEDS EMS Guide averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Code Runner Pro or Quick PEDS EMS Guide have ads?
Neither Code Runner Pro nor Quick PEDS EMS Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Runner Pro or Quick PEDS EMS Guide?
Code Runner Pro ships an update monthly, and Quick PEDS EMS Guide every 2 months. Most recently, Code Runner Pro was updated on September 21, 2026 and Quick PEDS EMS Guide on September 3, 2026.
Which is more popular, Code Runner Pro or Quick PEDS EMS Guide?
Code Runner Pro currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Quick PEDS EMS Guide at #196. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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