# AHA ACLS vs Quick PEDS EMS Guide

AHA ACLS and Quick PEDS EMS Guide both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Quick PEDS EMS Guide's written reviews are positive against 26% of AHA ACLS's. Quick PEDS EMS Guide also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). AHA ACLS's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (391 vs 3). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

AHA ACLS is free to download; Quick PEDS EMS Guide costs $3.99 up front. AHA ACLS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Quick PEDS EMS Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for AHA ACLS against 5.0 for Quick PEDS EMS Guide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AHA ACLS has 391 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of AHA ACLS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Quick PEDS EMS Guide's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AHA ACLS | Quick PEDS EMS Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aha-acls/id1506944443/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-peds-ems-guide/id1602995672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **391** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Massachusetts General Hospital](https://appshunter.io/developer/376928206) | [National Emergency Resource Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383458744) |

## What reviewers say

### AHA ACLS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aha-acls/id1506944443)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app provides clinicians with a digital tool to assist in running cardiac arrest codes and delivering advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) at the bedside. It features the latest AHA recommendations and includes intuitive access to algorithms, drug dosing, and timers for efficient patient care.

**Highlights:** 4 ACLS algorithms (cardiac arrest, tachycardia, bradycardia, post-arrest), Latest 2025 AHA ACLS content, Drug therapy and dosing, Easy-to-read timers, CPR and epinephrine logging, Rapid transition to post-arrest care

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ACLS Pro | $3.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Accurate, up-to-date AHA ACLS algorithms
- ⏱️ Built-in timers and counters for code management
- 👍 User-friendly, intuitive interface
- 🏥 Trusted by Harvard/MGH and American Heart Association
- 📋 Helpful for documentation and PCR completion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription paywall on previously free app
- 🚨 Dangerous surprise paywall during active codes
- ⚠️ No warning before transition to paid model
- 🔐 Requires payment even for basic ACLS information
- 😤 Perceived greed from wealthy organizations (MGH/AHA)

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load information despite subscription payment
- Users locked out of app mid-code
- Unexpected app crashes during critical moments

**Requested features**

- Multiple log storage with dates
- More detailed code logging with event documentation (IO access, medications, rhythms)
- End code button and pause compressions feature
- Real-time log tracking for back-charting
- LVAD algorithm inclusion


### Quick PEDS EMS Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-peds-ems-guide/id1602995672)

This medical reference app provides EMS professionals with quick access to pediatric care guidelines, including medication calculations, burn care, and airway management. It features color-coded, weight-based information for rapid treatment decisions and is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Pediatric EMS quick reference, Color-coded weight-based information, Medication administration guidance, Airway management adjunct sizing, Age-dependent burn care, Weight conversion calculator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AHA ACLS free?

AHA ACLS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Quick PEDS EMS Guide free?

Quick PEDS EMS Guide costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AHA ACLS or Quick PEDS EMS Guide?

Quick PEDS EMS Guide is rated higher. AHA ACLS averages 4.9 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while Quick PEDS EMS Guide averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do AHA ACLS or Quick PEDS EMS Guide have ads?

Neither AHA ACLS nor Quick PEDS EMS Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AHA ACLS or Quick PEDS EMS Guide?

AHA ACLS ships an update every 2 months, and Quick PEDS EMS Guide every 2 months. Most recently, AHA ACLS was updated on November 7, 2026 and Quick PEDS EMS Guide on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*