Ambu® iQF Instructor vs Sim Vitals
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ambu® iQF Instructor
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TRAIN iQF, TRAIN FOR LIFE Due to the high demand for feedback to improve the results of BLS manikins Ambu provides high quality feedback. iQF – Integrated Quality Feedback. Designed for instructors, the iQF application offers intelligent tools to improve the outcome of training with great precision for the performance of infants and adults in cardiac arrest. Give the best feedback based on objective scores to every student. Help your students learn to perform perfect CPR in a fun way with the option of games and competitions THE INVINCIBLE MIX TO ACHIEVE QUALITY Have real-time information on each performance. Ambu® iQF is designed to support the learning objectives of instructors and their trainees. Ensure performance with detailed metrics of the compressions and ventilations. To use the App you need at least one of the following Ambu® BLS Manikins: - AmbuMan® Basic iQF - AmbuMan® SAM iQF - AmbuMan® Compression iQF - Ambu® Baby iQF
Sim Vitals
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Simulation is the foundation of high quality medical education. I made this app so that sim could be freely available to all, without breaking the bank. Any device can be the controller or the monitor. Use the same login, or share a session, and the vitals update straight away. Beeps included! The control panel allows you to manipulate the scenario to suit your needs: - Adjust HR, BP, CO2, RR, BIS reading - Trigger cardiac arrest - Adjust the cardiac rhythm - Run through pre-build scenarios which automatically adjust the vitals - Talking points for discussion and Links to resources for further discussion Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ambu® iQF Instructor at none against Sim Vitals's 4. Sim Vitals's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Sim Vitals sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ambu® iQF Instructor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ambu® iQF Instructor ships an update every 6 months, Sim Vitals every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ambu® iQF Instructor | Sim Vitals |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ambu A/S | Benmed Technologies Limited |
In-app purchases
Ambu® iQF Instructor
No in-app purchases
Sim Vitals
- Sim Vitals$0.991 Month
- 3 Monthly$1.993 Months
- Annual Subscription$4.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$7.99
Questions
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