Comparison

RescueNet® CodeWriter vs Arctic Sun in AR

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

Head to head
About

RescueNet® CodeWriter

This medical documentation tool simplifies code data capture for mobile devices. It integrates with a case review system to ensure accuracy, offering features like timers and vital sign buttons for efficient data entry.

Highlights
  • Code data documentation
  • Integration with RescueNet CaseReview
  • Timer functionality
  • Vitals tracking
  • Key event buttons
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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The ZOLL RescueNet CodeWriter documenter is an easy-to-use application for mobile phones or tablets that simplifies code data documentation. When used with RescueNet CaseReview, RescueNet CodeWriter not only captures essential code data, but also helps ensure documentation accuracy with options such as timer, vitals and key event buttons. Simply launch the app and tap the Start New Code button to get started.* *Requires paid subscription to RescueNet CaseReview.

About

Arctic Sun in AR

Visualize and interact with a medical temperature management system in augmented reality. Explore device features, simulate therapy processes, and access product information. Clinicians can also reference patient brochures and contact the company directly.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality device placement
  • Interactive product information
  • Simulated user interface training
  • Normothermia/Hypothermia therapy simulation
  • Access to patient brochure PDFs
  • Direct company contact
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Healthcare professionals discover the Arctic Sun™ Temperature Management System in Augmented Reality. Place the device in your healthcare setting and walk around it. Snap a photo of it in your space and share from your camera gallery. An interactive experience further provides information into the BD™ TTM Solution—highlighting details on the products and features offered. What’s more, clinicians are able to train on the simulated user interface to walk through the therapy process while selecting Normothermia or Hypothermia. Adult, Neonate, and Pediatric brochure PDFs are available in app for further reference. Finally users have access to contact the company directly from the main menu.

Screenshots

RescueNet® CodeWriter4 screens
Arctic Sun in AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RescueNet® CodeWriter at none against Arctic Sun in AR's shown. RescueNet® CodeWriter also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Arctic Sun in AR's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RescueNet® CodeWriter against 5.0 for Arctic Sun in AR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RescueNet® CodeWriter ships an update every 6 weeks, Arctic Sun in AR every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RescueNet® CodeWriter versus Arctic Sun in AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRescueNet® CodeWriterArctic Sun in AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings55
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB414 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZOLL Data Systems, Inc.Tricycle Communications, Inc.

Customer experience

RescueNet® CodeWriter

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Arctic Sun in AR

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RescueNet® CodeWriter

No in-app purchases

None

Arctic Sun in AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RescueNet® CodeWriter free?
RescueNet® CodeWriter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arctic Sun in AR free?
Arctic Sun in AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RescueNet® CodeWriter or Arctic Sun in AR?
RescueNet® CodeWriter and Arctic Sun in AR are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do RescueNet® CodeWriter or Arctic Sun in AR have ads?
Arctic Sun in AR shows ads; RescueNet® CodeWriter does not.
Which is updated more often, RescueNet® CodeWriter or Arctic Sun in AR?
RescueNet® CodeWriter ships an update every 6 weeks, and Arctic Sun in AR every 8 months. Most recently, RescueNet® CodeWriter was updated on November 2, 2026 and Arctic Sun in AR on October 24, 2026.

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