Sim Vitals vs InPlane
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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/
InPlane
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InPlane (International Network for Paediatric Locoregional ANaesthesia and Education) is a landmark global initiative designed to close the educational gap in paediatric regional anaesthesia. Developed by international experts in collaboration with five leading anaesthesia societies, RA-UK, APAGBI, ESPA, CPAS, and SPANZA, the InPlane app is the first unified, open-access mobile platform dedicated to providing point-of-care guidance on paediatric regional anaesthesia to anaesthetist at all levels of experience. Key features of the app: - Evidence- and expert-based guidance in paediatric regional anaesthesia - Educational content on key topics such as consent, safety, local anaesthetic dosing, compartment syndrome, โฆ - A comprehensive nerve block library with a user-friendly search function to identify recommended regional anaesthesia techniques by anatomical region or common paediatric procedures - Step-by-step guidance on performing regional anaesthesia in children: for each block includes anatomy, patient positioning and preparation, ultrasound anatomy, needle technique, and desired spread of local anaesthetic - A growing library of images and instructional videos - Offline functionality Paediatric Plan A blocks are freely accessible to all users. Plan B blocks will be available to members of any of the five collaborating societies. The InPlane app does not collect any personal data. InPlane is provided for educational purposes only. Its content supports learning in paediatric regional anaesthesia and does not constitute medical advice, nor does it replace formal training, supervision, or independent clinical judgment. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and currency, users are responsible for verifying information against local guidelines, considering patient-specific factors, and ensuring appropriate competence and supervision before performing any procedure. By using this app, you acknowledge that the developers, contributors, and affiliated societies accept no liability for any loss or harm arising from its use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InPlane at none against Sim Vitals's 4. InPlane also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 9 months). Sim Vitals's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Sim Vitals sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. InPlane asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sim Vitals ships an update every 9 months, InPlane every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sim Vitals | InPlane |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 10 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Benmed Technologies Limited | Babette Clinck |
In-app purchases
Sim Vitals
- Sim Vitals$0.991 Month
- 3 Monthly$1.993 Months
- Annual Subscription$4.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$7.99
InPlane
No in-app purchases









