Comparison

Code Runner Pro vs Code Timer

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
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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

Code Timer

This application helps first responders track time-sensitive events during emergencies. It offers intuitive timing, event logging, and offline functionality for enhanced coordination and post-operation review. Designed for reliability when every second counts.

Highlights
  • Intuitive event timing
  • Event logging and history
  • User-friendly interface
  • Offline functionality
  • Enhanced team coordination
  • No personal data collection
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Welcome to Code Timer Your indispensable companion in critical moments. Designed for first responders, Code Timer offers a seamless and efficient way to track time-sensitive events during emergencies. Why Choose Code Timer? Intuitive Timing: Simple yet powerful, our app allows you to effortlessly start, stop, and monitor critical timelines with just a few taps. Reliability When It Matters: Built for high-stress situations, Code Timer ensures accuracy and dependability when every second counts. Enhance Team Coordination: Streamline communication and enhance coordination among team members during crucial operations. No Data Collection: Your privacy is paramount. Code Timer operates without collecting any personal or sensitive information. Key Features: Event Logging and History: Keep track of key events and times for post-operation review and training and retain the history on your device. User-Friendly Interface: Easy-to-navigate interface designed for quick access in urgent situations. Offline Functionality: Fully operational without internet connectivity, ensuring reliability in all conditions. Who Can Benefit? Nurses EMTs Paramedics Firefighters Emergency Room Professionals And any first responder who values efficiency and precision in their life-saving work. Join the Community of First Responders who trust Code Timer! Download now and elevate your emergency response capabilities. We're committed to continuously improving and tailoring Code Timer to your needs. Your feedback is always welcome and valued.

Screenshots

Code Runner Pro4 screens
Code Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Code Timer at 5.0 against Code Runner Pro's 3.8. Code Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and price ($3.99 vs $6.99). Code Runner Pro's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 2) and chart position (#21 vs #195). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 Code Timer $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Code Timer 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Runner Pro ships an update monthly, Code Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Code Runner Pro versus Code Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode Runner ProCode Timer
Price$6.99$3.99 — better
Rating3.8 (53 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#21 — better#195
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB25 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAngel VazquezZachery Gentry

Customer experience

Code Runner Pro

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

Code Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Code Runner Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Code Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code Runner Pro free?
Code Runner Pro costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Code Timer free?
Code Timer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Code Runner Pro or Code Timer?
Code Timer is rated higher. Code Runner Pro averages 3.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Code Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Code Runner Pro or Code Timer have ads?
Neither Code Runner Pro nor Code Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Runner Pro or Code Timer?
Code Runner Pro ships an update monthly, and Code Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Code Runner Pro was updated on September 21, 2026 and Code Timer on September 19, 2026.
Which is more popular, Code Runner Pro or Code Timer?
Code Runner Pro currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Code Timer at #195. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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