Comparison

Sim Vitals vs WCA2026

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

Head to head
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/

About

WCA2026

Features
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The 19th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA2026) takes place in Marrakech, Morocco, from 15–19 April 2026, bringing together the global anaesthesia community for one of the world’s leading medical congresses. Delegates from more than 130 countries gather to advance science, education, safety, and equity in anaesthesia, critical care, pain medicine, and perioperative practice. With 20 specialised scientific tracks, WCA2026 offers a comprehensive programme reflecting the full spectrum of global anaesthesia. The WCA2026 app is your essential event companion. Explore the scientific programme, build your personalised schedule, view speakers and session details, receive real-time updates, and connect with exhibitors and fellow delegates. Join us in Marrakech for an immersive congress experience combining world-class education, hands-on learning, and meaningful international collaboration.

Screenshots

Sim Vitals4 screens
WCA20263 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WCA2026 at none against Sim Vitals's 4. WCA2026 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 9 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Sim Vitals sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. WCA2026 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sim Vitals ships an update every 9 months, WCA2026 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Sim Vitals versus WCA2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSim VitalsWCA2026
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size68 MB196 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBenmed Technologies LimitedTHE WORLD FEDERATION OF SOCIETIES OF ANAESTHESIOLOGISTS (UK)

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
None

WCA2026

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sim Vitals free?
Sim Vitals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WCA2026 free?
WCA2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sim Vitals or WCA2026 have ads?
Neither Sim Vitals nor WCA2026 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sim Vitals or WCA2026?
Sim Vitals ships an update every 9 months, and WCA2026 every 5 days. Most recently, Sim Vitals was updated on October 6, 2026 and WCA2026 on October 1, 2026.

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