Comparison

First on Scene vs First Aid

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

Head to head
About

First on Scene

This application provides educational information and recommendations about AEDs and medical emergencies. It is designed for learning purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice from a physician or Emergency Medical Services.

Highlights
  • AED information
  • Medical recommendations
  • Educational purposes
  • Emergency preparedness
Features
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First on Scene helps individuals and organizations prepare for emergencies before they happen. Use clear, step-by-step guidance for common medical emergencies, including cardiac arrest, bleeding, choking, allergic reactions, asthma, stroke, seizures, opioid overdose, and more. When an emergency occurs, always call 911 and follow the instructions of trained emergency personnel. The Equipment Manager gives your team one organized place to track emergency equipment across multiple locations. Create locations, add equipment, record where each item is stored, and keep inspection and expiration information easy to review. First on Scene is designed as a preparedness and organizational resource. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, emergency dispatch, or hands-on training. In an emergency, call 911 immediately.

About

First Aid

Features
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Learn to save lives with step-by-step first aid guides, created by a medical doctor and designed for everyone. The app includes a free-forever Quick Guide with essential life-saving maneuvers, available to all users. Get full access to detailed procedures for CPR, choking, bleeding, other emergencies and tests updated every month with the optional subscription. Subscription The app offers an auto-renewing Annual Subscription for $2.99/year with a 7-day free trial. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.  You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA) Please see the Standard Apple Licensed Application End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

First on Scene4 screens
First Aid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First on Scene at none against First Aid's 1. First on Scene also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, 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

Both are free to download. First Aid sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. First on Scene asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First on Scene ships an update weekly, First Aid monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
First on Scene versus First Aid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst on SceneFirst Aid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB49 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKirti PatelGuidolin Maurizio

In-app purchases

None

First on Scene

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

First Aid

Subscriptions1
  • Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$2.991 Year

Questions

Is First on Scene free?
First on Scene is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is First Aid free?
First Aid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do First on Scene or First Aid have ads?
Neither First on Scene nor First Aid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, First on Scene or First Aid?
First on Scene ships an update weekly, and First Aid monthly. Most recently, First on Scene was updated on November 3, 2026 and First Aid on November 5, 2026.

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