Comparison

Medical Rescue Sim AED vs Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E

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

Head to head
About

Medical Rescue Sim AED

This medical simulation app provides realistic training for first responders and medical professionals. It offers various AED modes, ECG rhythms, and CPR metronome features. Connect to a remote app for enhanced simulation capabilities.

Highlights
  • Multiple AED modes (manual, semi-automatic, automatic)
  • 5 basic ECG rhythms
  • Adjustable shock count
  • CPR metronome
  • Remote control compatibility
  • Multi-device support
Features
Read full description

Powerful, realistic and reliable AED simulation software Training system for first responders, EMTs, paramedics, nursing staff, doctors, emergency physicians, etc. Remote control app also available: "Medical Rescue Sim AED Remote" (for remote control with a second iOS device; with additional rhythms, scenarios, documentation and CPR mode). Basic functions can be operated without a remote app (setting initial rhythms, activating electrodes, analysis, defibrillation). • 3 selectable AED modes: manual, semi-automatic, fully automatic • 5 basic ECG rhythms (asystole, PEA, pVT, VF, sinus) • Number of shocks adjustable until conversion to sinus rhythm • 1-channel ECG waveform display & QRS sound (both can be switched off) • Analysis function (manual or automatic) • Manual or fully automatic defibrillation • Intelligent metronome for CPR can be activated • Display of duration of use, real-time clock, countdown, heart rate, number of shocks • AED voice output & simulator language in English & German • Connection to the optional remote control app MRS AED Remote via Bluetooth or WiFi • 10 AED systems possible at the same time in one place • Coupling with feedback devices (e.g. SimCPR®Pro Trainer) for graphic display of CPR quality NOTE: This is an app exclusively for medical simulation and training. Diagnosis or treatment of real patients is therefore not possible.

About

Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E

Features
Read full description

The up-to-date content and proven study techniques you need to pass one of the most difficult courses in medical school Presented in a style that makes learning and retaining key information effortless, Basic Concepts in Pharmacology clearly explains each fundamental principal of drug actions. This updated edition includes the popular Trivia Sorter, which helps you understand the mechanism of action for the class of drugs and its side effects; consider if the drug is for a disorder or symptom; determine the unique features of single drugs in this class; and know the side effects and drug interactions of the class of drugs. Walking you through the learning process in a way that helps you master each concept before moving on to the next, Basic Concepts in Pharmacology encourages you to organize and condense the drug information you must remember; review key information, which is conveniently presented in boxes, tables, and illustrations; and identify the most important drugs in each class. Features: • 640 photos and illustrations • Includes study techniques not found in any other such resources • Key information presented in boxes, illustrations and tables This app is very intuitive and easy to navigate, allowing you to browse the contents or search for topics. The powerful search tool gives you word suggestions that appear in the text as you type, so it is lightning fast and helps with spelling those long medical terms. The search tool also keeps a recent history of past search terms so you can go back to a previous search result very easily. You have the ability to create notes and bookmarks separately for text, images and tables to enhance your learning. You can also change the text size for easier reading. After the app has been downloaded, no internet connection is needed to retrieve the content of the app. All of the text and images are available to you on your device anytime, anywhere, and lightning fast. This app is also automatically optimized for whatever size device you are currently using, either phone or tablet. This interactive app contains the full content of Basic Concepts in Pharmacology: What You Need to Know for Each Drug Class, Sixth Edition by McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN-13: 978-1264264841 ISBN-10: 1264264844 Editor: Janet L. Stringer, MD, PhD Disclaimer: This app is intended for the education of healthcare professionals and not as a diagnostic and treatment reference for the general population. Developed by Usatine Media Richard P. Usatine, MD, Co-President, Professor of Family & Community Medicine, Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Texas Health San Antonio

Screenshots

Medical Rescue Sim AED3 screens
Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E at $39.99 against Medical Rescue Sim AED's $79.99. Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Medical Rescue Sim AED's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 18 months). On 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

Medical Rescue Sim AED costs $79.99 and Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E $39.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Medical Rescue Sim AED ships an update every 3 months, Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Medical Rescue Sim AED versus Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedical Rescue Sim AEDBasic Concepts Pharmacology 6E
Price$79.99$39.99 — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB28 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperToni SchwaigerUsatine & Erickson Media LLC

In-app purchases

None

Medical Rescue Sim AED

No in-app purchases

None

Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Medical Rescue Sim AED free?
Medical Rescue Sim AED costs $79.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E free?
Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Medical Rescue Sim AED or Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E have ads?
Neither Medical Rescue Sim AED nor Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Medical Rescue Sim AED or Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E?
Medical Rescue Sim AED ships an update every 3 months, and Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E every 18 months. Most recently, Medical Rescue Sim AED was updated on October 14, 2026 and Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E on October 27, 2026.

Other comparisons