Comparison

Ambu® iQF Instructor vs Sim Vitals

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

Head to head
About

Ambu® iQF Instructor

Features
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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

About

Sim Vitals

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Ambu® iQF Instructor4 screens
Sim Vitals4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Ambu® iQF Instructor versus Sim Vitals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmbu® iQF InstructorSim Vitals
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmbu A/SBenmed Technologies Limited

In-app purchases

None

Ambu® iQF Instructor

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sim Vitals

Subscriptions3
  • Sim Vitals$0.991 Month
  • 3 Monthly$1.993 Months
  • Annual Subscription$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$7.99

Questions

Is Ambu® iQF Instructor free?
Ambu® iQF Instructor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sim Vitals free?
Sim Vitals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ambu® iQF Instructor or Sim Vitals have ads?
Neither Ambu® iQF Instructor nor Sim Vitals shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ambu® iQF Instructor or Sim Vitals?
Ambu® iQF Instructor ships an update every 6 months, and Sim Vitals every 9 months. Most recently, Ambu® iQF Instructor was updated on May 16, 2026 and Sim Vitals on September 19, 2026.

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