First on Scene vs First Aid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- AED information
- Medical recommendations
- Educational purposes
- Emergency preparedness
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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.
First Aid
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
First on Scene ships an update weekly, First Aid monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | First on Scene | First Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kirti Patel | Guidolin Maurizio |
In-app purchases
First on Scene
No in-app purchases
First Aid
- Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$2.991 Year








