Comparison

PASS PCCN®! vs Code Blue Narrator

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

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About

PASS PCCN®!

Prepare for the Progressive Care Nursing Certification exam with comprehensive review materials. This app offers a narrative review, over 900 practice questions, and interactive learning activities to help you master the PCCN exam content.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive PCCN exam review
  • Over 900 practice questions
  • Study and Exam Modes
  • Interactive Learning Activities
  • Case studies for critical thinking
  • Appendices with essential references
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. From the author of the bestselling Pass CCRN! and Pass CEN!, Pass PCCN! applies Dennison's time-tested approach to the Progressive Care Nursing Certification exam and follows the latest PCCN exam test plan, with one or more chapters for each section of the exam. This all-new review book features a thorough review in a narrative format for each chapter and covers all the content you need, including the disorders unique to the PCCN, to master the PCCN exam. Learning Activities are interspersed throughout the book, as well as more than 900 review questions. New to This Edition - Content follows the latest PCCN test plan to ensure you have the most current information for exam preparation. - 900 multiple-choice review questions, available in Study Mode or Exam Mode, lets you self-test on the go. - UNIQUE! Learning Activities provide fun and stimulating ways to learn critical concepts, such as crossword puzzles, matching, and fill-in-the-blank questions. - Case studies, consisting of patient scenarios and associated learning activities, stimulate critical thinking and promote the application of knowledge. - Appendices include common abbreviations and acronyms, laboratory values, formulas, hemodynamic monitoring essentials, and a dysrhythmias reference (including etiology, criteria, significance, and management), so you can quickly reference important information when studying for the PCCN examination., are geared towards progressive care nurses and offer valuable test-taking experience. Content licensed from printed edition ISBN 10: 0323077277 Content licensed from printed edition ISBN 13: 9780323077279 SUBSCRIPTION : Please purchase a yearly auto-renewing subscription to receive content access and continuous updates. Your subscription automatically renews every year, so you always have the latest content. Yearly auto-renewing payments- $59.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable." If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000 Privacy Policy - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Authors: Robin Donohoe Dennison, DNP, APRN, CCNS, CEN, CNE and Kathleen Farrell, DNSc, APRN, ACNP, CCNS, CCRN Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Company

About

Code Blue Narrator

This app assists healthcare professionals in critical care settings by enabling hands-free voice logging of resuscitation events, tracking medications and interventions, and providing essential ICU calculators. It offers real-time timers and secure offline functionality for bedside reliability.

Highlights
  • Voice-guided code logging
  • Medication and intervention tracking
  • CPR and procedure timers
  • ICU drip and fluid balance calculators
  • Back-charting capability
  • Offline functionality
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Code Blue Narrator with Critical Care RN is designed for healthcare providers working in high-stakes environments such as ICUs, EDs, and rapid response teams. Key Features: • Voice-Guided Code Logging – Document resuscitation events in real time with hands-free voice input. • Medication & Intervention Tracking – Record epinephrine, calcium chloride, amiodarone, and other critical medications with automated timestamps. • CPR & Procedure Timers – Built-in timers for compressions, pulse checks, and procedures to keep teams aligned. • Critical Care RN Tools – • Drip calculators for commonly used ICU infusions. • CRRT fluid balance and intake/output calculator. • Back-charting capability with chronological log preservation. • User-Friendly Interface – Optimized for speed, clarity, and real-time use in critical care. • Secure & Offline Ready – Functions without server connectivity for bedside reliability.

Screenshots

PASS PCCN®!4 screens
Code Blue Narrator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PASS PCCN®! at Free against Code Blue Narrator's $1.99. PASS PCCN®! also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Code Blue Narrator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and chart position 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

PASS PCCN®! is free to download; Code Blue Narrator costs $1.99 up front. PASS PCCN®! sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per year. Code Blue Narrator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Code Blue Narrator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PASS PCCN®! has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PASS PCCN®! ships an update every 3 months, Code Blue Narrator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
PASS PCCN®! versus Code Blue Narrator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPASS PCCN®!Code Blue Narrator
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#189#124 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSkyscape Medpresso IncJoshua Prince

Customer experience

PASS PCCN®!

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Code Blue Narrator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PASS PCCN®!

Subscriptions4
  • 25% Off - Limited Period Offer$44.991 Year
  • 20% Off - Limited Period Offer$47.991 Year
  • 15% Off - Limited Period Offer$50.991 Year
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  • PASS PCCN! 1Y Sub.$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pass PCCN!$59.99
None

Code Blue Narrator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PASS PCCN®! free?
PASS PCCN®! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code Blue Narrator free?
Code Blue Narrator costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PASS PCCN®! or Code Blue Narrator?
Code Blue Narrator is rated higher. PASS PCCN®! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Code Blue Narrator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PASS PCCN®! or Code Blue Narrator have ads?
PASS PCCN®! shows ads; Code Blue Narrator does not.
Which is updated more often, PASS PCCN®! or Code Blue Narrator?
PASS PCCN®! ships an update every 3 months, and Code Blue Narrator every 4 months. Most recently, PASS PCCN®! was updated on September 17, 2026 and Code Blue Narrator on September 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, PASS PCCN®! or Code Blue Narrator?
PASS PCCN®! currently peaks at #189 in the App Store charts, and Code Blue Narrator at #124. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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