Comparison

REALITi 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

REALITi

This comprehensive simulation ecosystem offers a realistic patient condition simulator and video review system. It allows for the creation of in-situ simulators with expandable iPad setups, incorporating electronic medical records and live audio/video streaming with vital sign display. Instant video review and observer engagement features are also included.

Highlights
  • Realistic patient condition simulator
  • Video review system
  • Expandable iPad-based simulation
  • Electronic medical record integration
  • Live audio/video streaming with vital signs
  • CPR Feedback
  • Over 75 ECG waveforms
Features
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REALITi is a new simulation ecosystem incorporating a realistic patient condition simulator and video review in a single system. Starting with 2 iPads, REALITi is a highly advanced patient monitor simulator which mimics proprietary monitors and defibrillators. By expanding the system with more iPads, a complete in-situ simulator can be created. Add REALITi Chart to use a simulated patient electronic medical record. Add REALITi Camera to incorporate live audio video streaming with vital sign display. Optionally stream via AirPlay to Apple TV. Instant video review once the simulation has ended is built into the system. Add REALITi Engage to allow observers to comment, vote and view media. Features: • Easy to use Dial and Button interface. • Over 75 ECG waveforms • Dynamic 12 lead ECG library. • Comprehensive Radiology image library with over 250 images. • Extensive and configurable laboratory results library. • Simulate ectopics, sinus arrhythmia, artefacts and interference on the ECG with ease. • Easy to use Checklist interface for simple student assessment. • Easy scenario creation with single screen scenario running and editing. • Many defibrillator and monitor screens included. • CPR Feedback • QCPR Screen ATLAS ALS Manikin compatible

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

DART Sim Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: REALITi at 3.8 against DART Sim Pro's 2.7. REALITi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (32 vs 6). DART Sim Pro's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 41%) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

REALITi holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: REALITi has 32 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of REALITi's written reviews are positive against 67% of DART Sim Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

REALITi ships an update every 5 weeks, DART Sim Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
REALITi versus DART Sim Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREALITiDART Sim Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (32 ratings) — better2.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.6 GB183 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperiSimulate Pty LtdSTAR CPR San Diego

Customer experience

REALITi

All ratings32 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative28.1%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative55.2%

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

REALITi

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 REALITi free?
REALITi 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, REALITi or DART Sim Pro?
REALITi is rated higher. REALITi averages 3.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while DART Sim Pro averages 2.7 from 6 ratings.
Do REALITi or DART Sim Pro have ads?
Neither REALITi nor DART Sim Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, REALITi or DART Sim Pro?
REALITi ships an update every 5 weeks, and DART Sim Pro every 2 months. Most recently, REALITi was updated on September 11, 2026 and DART Sim Pro on September 8, 2026.

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