Comparison

SIMVS Student vs CPR+AED Basics

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

Head to head
About

SIMVS Student

This educational app simulates an ECG rhythm and monitor defibrillator using an iPad. It provides a realistic training environment for medical professionals and students to practice critical cardiac care skills.

Highlights
  • ECG rhythm simulation
  • Defibrillator monitor simulation
  • Realistic training environment
  • iPad tablet integration
  • Medical education tool
Features
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SimVS simulates an ECG Rhythm and Monitor Defibrillator Simulator using iPad tablets.

About

CPR+AED Basics

Features
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Written by Angie Jackson, R.R.T. Developed by an AHA instructor with 20+ years teaching experience. This app was developed specifically to follow the AHA ECC Guidelines, which is the governing authority for all CPR course content. It teaches guidelines that can be found at http://eccguidelines.heart.org. The app on its own does not certify users to perform CPR or use an AED; it intends to prepare them for a certification exam. The CPR + AED Basics app prepares learners with differing abilities to take the CPR exam with less stress and more confidence. Following a Learn, Practice, Play lesson framework, the CPR + AED Basics app teaches and reinforces CPR skills through hands-on practice and interactive gameplay. Learn the essential skills of CPR with the sequencing cards and the Life Saving Skills Book. Play and reinforce the skills taught with the game and the integral Skill, Scene, and Trivia Cards. Pave the path towards gainful employment Attainment’s new CPR + AED Basics Toolkit! Ideal for any job requiring CPR certification! CPR + AED Basics interactive game with Trivia, Scene, and Skills Cards plus Narrated Student Books Developed under a license agreement with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC).

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SIMVS Student at none against CPR+AED Basics's 1. CPR+AED Basics's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support 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. CPR+AED Basics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SIMVS Student asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SIMVS Student ships an update every 5 months, CPR+AED Basics monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SIMVS Student versus CPR+AED Basics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSIMVS StudentCPR+AED Basics
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB318 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperHudson Simulation Service, LlcAttainment Company

In-app purchases

None

SIMVS Student

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CPR+AED Basics

One-time1
  • Full Version$99.99

Questions

Is SIMVS Student free?
SIMVS Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CPR+AED Basics free?
CPR+AED Basics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SIMVS Student or CPR+AED Basics have ads?
Neither SIMVS Student nor CPR+AED Basics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SIMVS Student or CPR+AED Basics?
SIMVS Student ships an update every 5 months, and CPR+AED Basics monthly. Most recently, SIMVS Student was updated on June 1, 2026 and CPR+AED Basics on September 16, 2026.

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