Comparison

DART Sim CCF vs ActivSim

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Calculate CCF percentage
  • CPR survival rate improvement
  • Metronome for 100/120 BPM
  • Assures adequate compression depth
  • Assures adequate recoil
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • ECG waveform simulation
  • ACLS algorithm practice
  • ECG pattern recognition
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Defibrillation simulation
  • Cardioversion simulation
Features
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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/

Screenshots

DART Sim CCF4 screens
ActivSim4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DART Sim CCF versus ActivSim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDART Sim CCFActivSim
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating1.7 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 66 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB156 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSTAR CPR San DiegoActiv Life Limited

Customer experience

DART Sim CCF

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

ActivSim

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DART Sim CCF

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ActivSim

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$4.991 Month
  • Annual$44.991 Year

Questions

Is DART Sim CCF free?
DART Sim CCF costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ActivSim free?
ActivSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DART Sim CCF or ActivSim?
ActivSim is rated higher. DART Sim CCF averages 1.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while ActivSim averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DART Sim CCF or ActivSim have ads?
Neither DART Sim CCF nor ActivSim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DART Sim CCF or ActivSim?
DART Sim CCF ships an update every 66 months, and ActivSim every 3 months. Most recently, DART Sim CCF was updated on October 24, 2026 and ActivSim on October 16, 2026.

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