# Pedi STAT vs CPR Tempo

The clearest difference is price: CPR Tempo at Free against Pedi STAT's $7.99. CPR Tempo also leads on iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.0). Pedi STAT's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 32 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

CPR Tempo is free to download; Pedi STAT costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pedi STAT holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 76 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Pedi STAT's written reviews are positive against 61% of CPR Tempo's.

Pedi STAT ships an update every 2 months, CPR Tempo every 32 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedi STAT | CPR Tempo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedi-stat/id327963391/reviews)** | [3.7 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpr-tempo/id525695057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 60.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [James M Kempema MD PA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519534589) | [Frozen Ape Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304731504) |

## What reviewers say

### Pedi STAT

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Medical, #98 Top Grossing · Medical, #126 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)


### CPR Tempo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpr-tempo/id525695057)

This application provides audio and visual cues to help maintain the correct timing for chest compressions during CPR. It also includes timers for rhythm checks and medication administration, along with event logging capabilities.

**Highlights:** Audio and visual CPR compression timing cues, Rhythm check timer, Epinephrine administration timer, Resuscitation event logging, Configurable compressions per minute (100-120), Configurable epinephrine interval (3-5 minutes)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for CPR training
- ⏱️ Useful for timing during codes
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- ✅ Reliable for EMS professionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scratchy/fuzzy/static sound with metronome
- 🐛 Buggy sound after beat
- 🐛 Inconsistent sound issues
- 🐛 Audio cue for rhythm checks not working
- 🐛 App makes fuzzy sound with each tone

**Reported bugs**

- Weird scratchy noise after every beat
- Every metronome chirp followed by static
- Terrible noise with the metronome
- Scratchy sound, sounds like blown speaker
- Fuzzy sound with each tone

**Requested features**

- Add a BVM breath timer
- Visual cue for intervals
- Change epi times to 120 seconds
- Log other drugs (amiodarone, calcium gluconate, sodium bicarb)
- Add Chinese language option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedi STAT free?

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

### Is CPR Tempo free?

CPR Tempo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pedi STAT or CPR Tempo?

Pedi STAT is rated higher. Pedi STAT averages 4.5 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while CPR Tempo averages 3.7 from 76 ratings.

### Do Pedi STAT or CPR Tempo have ads?

Neither Pedi STAT nor CPR Tempo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pedi STAT or CPR Tempo?

Pedi STAT ships an update every 2 months, and CPR Tempo every 32 months. Most recently, Pedi STAT was updated on September 25, 2026 and CPR Tempo on September 25, 2026.

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