DART Sim CCF vs ActivSim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DART Sim CCF
This app helps calculate the chest compression fraction (CCF) during CPR to improve survival rates. It includes a metronome to ensure proper compression rate and depth.
- Calculate CCF percentage
- CPR survival rate improvement
- Metronome for 100/120 BPM
- Assures adequate compression depth
- Assures adequate recoil
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DART Sim CCF measures what matters most in a CPR scenario: the chest compression fraction, live, for the whole code. Press START CODE, and the first compression starts the clock. Tap the big panel when hands come off the chest and again when compressions resume. The ring shows the fraction as it happens, lime at the 80% target and amber below it, while the tiles count compression time, hands-off time and pauses. BUILT FOR INSTRUCTORS • Live CCF = compression time ÷ code time, from the first compression to END CODE. No fixed cycle ever forces a restart. • Rhythm-check prompt every 2 minutes, restarting when compressions resume after a check. • Every hands-off interval is timed and listed. At 10 seconds the app beeps loudly and buzzes, and keeps beeping every 2 seconds until compressions resume. • Metronome at 100, 110 or 120 per minute with a clean click. Works with the Ring/Silent switch on silent. • One tap logs SHOCK (200 J), EPI (1 mg), RHYTHM, PULSE, AIRWAY or a NOTE. Long-press SHOCK for 120 to 360 J, EPI for epinephrine 0.5 mg, amiodarone or lidocaine. RHYTHM and PULSE start the hands-off timer for you. • The screen stays awake for the whole code. CODE SUMMARY • Final CCF with a target-met chip, code, compression and hands-off times. • Pauses, longest pause and average pause. • A colour timeline of compressions, pauses and events, and the event list with hands-off seconds next to each. • SHARE sends the summary as text or a one-page PDF to Messages, Mail or Files. • NEXT GROUP resets in one tap and keeps the result in today's list. RUN A CLASS • Name each team, pick the scenario, and compare today's groups side by side. • Every code is saved on the device. Open any earlier result from today's list. • English and Spanish, switchable inside the app. Designed for BLS, ACLS and PALS courses, skills checks and in-house mock codes. iPhone and iPad. DART Sim CCF is a training tool for simulated patients and manikins. It is not a medical device and must not be used on real patients.
ActivSim
This educational platform offers interactive simulations for mastering Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) algorithms and ECG interpretation. It's designed for healthcare professionals, students, and emergency responders to practice critical skills.
- ECG waveform simulation
- ACLS algorithm practice
- ECG pattern recognition
- Vital signs monitoring
- Defibrillation simulation
- Cardioversion simulation
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ActivSim is an educational platform designed to enhance your understanding of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) algorithms and ECG interpretation. Whether you're a healthcare provider, medical student, or emergency response team member, this app provides an interactive learning experience that helps you master ACLS skills. Key Features: • ECG waveform simulation • ACLS algorithm practice • ECG patterns including: – Normal sinus rhythm – Atrial fibrillation – Ventricular tachycardia – Asystole • Vital signs monitoring • Defibrillation and cardioversion simulation Perfect for: • Healthcare providers maintaining ACLS certification • Medical students learning ACLS • Emergency response teams practicing ACLS megacode • Paramedics and EMTs • Medical educators teaching ACLS Download ActivSim today and take your ACLS training to the next level. Practice interpreting ECG rhythms and implementing ACLS algorithms anywhere, anytime. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ActivSim at 100% against DART Sim CCF's 20%. ActivSim also leads on price (Free vs $24.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.7). DART Sim CCF's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
ActivSim is free to download; DART Sim CCF costs $24.99 up front. ActivSim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DART Sim CCF asks for nothing beyond the download.
ActivSim holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DART Sim CCF has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of DART Sim CCF's written reviews are positive against 100% of ActivSim's.
DART Sim CCF ships an update every 66 months, ActivSim every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DART Sim CCF | ActivSim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.7 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 66 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 156 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | STAR CPR San Diego | Activ Life Limited |
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DART Sim CCF
ActivSim
In-app purchases
DART Sim CCF
No in-app purchases
ActivSim
- Pro$4.991 Month
- Annual$44.991 Year
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