POC vs FOAMfrat Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
POC
This app provides a simplified training experience for point-of-care diagnostics using a single device. It allows trainers to set parameters and students to practice, with an optional augmented reality feature for enhanced realism. Training is currently available for glucometers, blood coagulation monitors, and thermometers.
- Pocket-sized simulation tool
- Simplified training mechanism
- Set, save, train functionality
- Augmented reality for immersion
- Training for glucometer
- Training for blood coagulation monitor
- Training for thermometers
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POC-kit by iSimulate is your pocket size simulation tool for high acuity training in point of care diagnostics. Using just a single device, our 'set, save, train' mechanism offers a simplified training experience for trainers and students alike. Simply set the desired parameter, save it, then hand the device over to your student to train. To dial up the realism, turn on the augmented reality feature to create a uniquely immersive training environment on your device that allows greater assessment of clinical skills. We currently offer point of care training on the following devices: • Glucometer • Blood Coagulation Monitor • 2 Thermometers With more to come in future updates.
FOAMfrat Studio
Access EMS and nursing courses on your iPhone and iPad. This learning management system provides a native mobile experience for current subscribers to continue their education on the go.
- Learning management system
- EMS and nursing courses
- Mobile access for subscribers
- Native iPhone and iPad experience
- On-the-go learning
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FOAMfrat Studio is a learning management system designed for EMS & nursing providers. This the official Studio experience on iPhone and iPad, allowing current subscribers to access our courses from their smartphone devices and tablets for a native experience. A current subscription with FOAMfrat Studio is required for use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: POC at 5.0 against FOAMfrat Studio's 4.1. POC also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). FOAMfrat Studio's advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 3). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
POC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FOAMfrat Studio has 72 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of POC's written reviews are positive against 66% of FOAMfrat Studio's.
| Parameter | POC | FOAMfrat Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.1 (72 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 65.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 72 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | iSimulate Pty Ltd | FOAMfrat |
Customer experience
POC
FOAMfrat Studio
Bugs and requests
POC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
FOAMfrat Studio
Reported bugs
26 issues- Audio frequently cuts out
- Video freezes in landscape mode
- App freezes when changing to landscape
- Cannot sign in, link does not work
- Unable to enter bio information, will not save
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- Black screen when using app
- Videos glitch out and restart
- Cannot rewind without starting over
- Profile link routes to web version which does not load
- Quiz won't load CEUs
- Only one video thumbnail visible, won't show video
- Self-paced section thumbnail does nothing
- Certification expiration dates not accepted
- Videos don't load
- Test does not pop up after watching video
- Unable to exit back to title menu
- Cannot access any other content
- App skips through entire lesson
- Not letting user move on to next video
- App works terribly
- Cannot move on to next video
- Completely skips through whole program
- Cannot log in for the first time
- Doesn't let you go to the next part of the course
- Cannot complete survey after tests
- Website keeps redirecting to the app
Requested features
6 requests- Upload profile picture
- 15-second rewind option
- Offline content review
- Subtitles for videos
- Learning pathway option on app
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- Ability to rotate screen to landscape for videos
In-app purchases
POC
No in-app purchases
FOAMfrat Studio
No in-app purchases
Questions
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