# Pedi STAT vs AHA PALS

The clearest difference is price: AHA PALS at Free against Pedi STAT's $7.99. AHA PALS also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Pedi STAT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (86% vs 55%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

AHA PALS is free to download; Pedi STAT costs $7.99 up front. AHA PALS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Pedi STAT asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pedi STAT against 4.5 for AHA PALS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 47 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Pedi STAT's written reviews are positive against 55% of AHA PALS's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedi STAT | AHA PALS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedi-stat/id327963391/reviews) | [4.5 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aha-pals/id1577470913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | #182 |
| Size | 37 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [James M Kempema MD PA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519534589) | [Massachusetts General Hospital](https://appshunter.io/developer/376928206) |

## What reviewers say

### Pedi STAT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedi-stat/id327963391)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Medical, #85 Top Grossing · Medical, #120 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app provides rapid, accurate reference data for healthcare professionals treating pediatric patients in emergency or critical care. It offers quick access to medication dosages, equipment sizes, and vital signs, calculated based on age and weight, to minimize errors and improve patient care.

**Highlights:** Pediatric medication dosages, Airway intervention data, Cardiac resuscitation information, Pediatric equipment sizes, Seizure and hypoglycemia management, Normal vital signs reference, Procedural sedation dosages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Quick access to critical pediatric dosing information
- ⚕️ Accurate medication calculations for emergency situations
- 📱 Portable reference tool (like Broselow tape in pocket)
- 🎯 Easy navigation by age, weight, or height

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow app startup and loading times
- 🌐 Requires internet connectivity for database checks
- 💰 Paywall for certain features (oral antibiotic dosing)
- ⚠️ Some medication dosages vary by location/region
- 🔍 Lacks search functionality for medications

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on loading screen at startup
- Slow boot time (30+ seconds)
- Crashes when checking for database updates without internet
- Freezes when internet connectivity is poor
- Inaccurate dosage recommendations for infants/young children

**Requested features**

- Search function to find medications by name
- Oral antibiotic dosing options (free or included)
- Adult medication dosing reference
- Dark mode support
- Extended weight range (above 43kg)


### AHA PALS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aha-pals/id1577470913)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app provides pediatric advanced life support (PALS) protocols and tools for healthcare professionals at the point-of-care. Developed by physicians and vetted by the American Heart Association, it offers intuitive access to algorithms, drug information, and timers for critical care situations.

**Highlights:** PALS pathways and algorithms, Drug therapy and dosing, CPR and intervention timers, Metronome for compression accuracy, Critical care references, Vetted by AHA and physicians

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PALS | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedi STAT free?

Pedi STAT costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AHA PALS free?

AHA PALS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pedi STAT or AHA PALS?

Pedi STAT and AHA PALS are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 66 and 47 ratings respectively.

### Do Pedi STAT or AHA PALS have ads?

Neither Pedi STAT nor AHA PALS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pedi STAT or AHA PALS?

Pedi STAT ships an update every 2 months, and AHA PALS every 2 months. Most recently, Pedi STAT was updated on September 25, 2026 and AHA PALS on September 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pedi STAT or AHA PALS?

Pedi STAT currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and AHA PALS at #182. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*