Comparison

CPR Band for Self training vs AlwaysCPR

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

Head to head
About

CPR Band for Self training

Features
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CPR BAND for Self Training is a small, lightweight educational device that uses rechargeable batteries and is worn on the wrist. This device is designed for trainer and trainee educated in using CPR and the CPR BAND for Training. CPR BAND for Self Training provides real-time information about chest compression according to the latest CPR guideline. This device displays CPR feedback indicator for the chest compression depth. It guides chest compression rhythm through sound and indicates the total chest compression time and number of chest compressions. CPR BAND for Self Training can send CPR records of CPR BAND for Training with one Bluetooth-enabled iPhone, and you can check the information on mobile application. The application can receive information that is not displayed by CPR BAND for Training and can display a comprehensive CPR record, such as compression posture, compression depth average, compression rhythm average and chest compression graph. How to use 'CPR BAND for Training' 1. Recharge CPR BAND – If the cable is disconnected during charging or the charging is completed, the product will be turned off. When the user turns on the product, the battery amount is displayed for 1 second and then the product will be ready state. 2. Power ON! – If you press the button, CPR BAND for Training turn into ‘Single Ready’ state. If you press the button again, it enters ‘Single CPR mode.’ 3. Connecting Application – If you scan the QR code, you will be connected to the application install link. After you run the application, the login screen appears. If you do not have an account, sign up and login. 4. Practice – If the user wants to train and practice, select [Practice]. Select [Ready] to stop the raining and return to the Ready mode. 5. Evaluation – If the user wants to evaluate, select [Evaluation]. The evaluation takes 2 minutes. 6. Record – CPR evaluation reports can be converted to PDF files for e-mailing or printing.

About

AlwaysCPR

This app allows training centers to manage CPR courses, track student progress, and handle administrative tasks. Instructors can update student statuses, upload documents, and schedule sessions. It facilitates certificate purchases and integrates with payment gateways for seamless transactions.

Highlights
  • Course management
  • Student progress tracking
  • Document upload/download
  • Certificate purchasing
  • Payment gateway integration
  • Course scheduling
  • Instructor notifications
Features
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The training center can add several courses with features like homework, a workbook, location with instructor fee and assign to instructor. App features: - The training center can manage courses and their status. - Various courses contains list of students and other details. - The instructor can take various actions for students like marked them passed, failed or absent for the tests. - Can upload student's paper work, download them and add notes. - Instructor can purchase certificates through a secure payment gateway. - Payment integration with a reliable third-party gateway (Authorize .NET, Stripe, PayPal). - Integrated calendar for course scheduling and management. - Notifications and reminders for instructors. - Instructor can request to available courses via calendar.

Screenshots

CPR Band for Self training1 screens
AlwaysCPR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AlwaysCPR at every 3 weeks against CPR Band for Self training's every 3 months. CPR Band for Self training's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CPR Band for Self training ships an update every 3 months, AlwaysCPR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CPR Band for Self training versus AlwaysCPR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCPR Band for Self trainingAlwaysCPR
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB113 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCREDO KoreaAlwaysCPR

In-app purchases

None

CPR Band for Self training

No in-app purchases

None

AlwaysCPR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CPR Band for Self training free?
CPR Band for Self training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AlwaysCPR free?
AlwaysCPR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CPR Band for Self training or AlwaysCPR have ads?
Neither CPR Band for Self training nor AlwaysCPR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CPR Band for Self training or AlwaysCPR?
CPR Band for Self training ships an update every 3 months, and AlwaysCPR every 3 weeks. Most recently, CPR Band for Self training was updated on October 6, 2026 and AlwaysCPR on October 18, 2026.

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