# AED Sim vs AHA PALS

The clearest difference is price: AHA PALS at Free against AED Sim's $2.49. AHA PALS also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 44 months) and ratings volume (53 vs 4). AED Sim's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On review sentiment, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

AHA PALS is free to download; AED Sim costs $2.49 up front. AHA PALS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. AED Sim asks for nothing beyond the download.

AED Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AHA PALS has 53 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of AED Sim's written reviews are positive against 55% of AHA PALS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AED Sim ships an update every 44 months, AHA PALS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AED Sim | AHA PALS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.49 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aed-sim/id359990739/reviews)** | [4.5 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aha-pals/id1577470913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 44 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | #173 |
| Size | 7 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gerry Shaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/358894217) | [Massachusetts General Hospital](https://appshunter.io/developer/376928206) |

## What reviewers say

### AED Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aed-sim/id359990739)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

This realistic simulator offers an authentic AED training experience with customizable prompts, sounds, and scenarios. It adheres to current CPR guidelines and provides an inexpensive way to practice using a defibrillator.

**Highlights:** Authentic AED simulation, Realistic voice prompts and sound effects, CPR metronome at 100-110 BPM, Customizable scenario editor, User-provided backgrounds and sound effects, Adheres to 2020 CPR Guidelines

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### AHA PALS

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

**Currently charting:** #173 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 AED Sim free?

AED Sim costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AHA PALS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AED Sim or AHA PALS?

AED Sim is rated higher. AED Sim averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while AHA PALS averages 4.5 from 53 ratings.

### Do AED Sim or AHA PALS have ads?

Neither AED Sim nor AHA PALS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AED Sim or AHA PALS?

AED Sim ships an update every 44 months, and AHA PALS every 2 months. Most recently, AED Sim was updated on October 16, 2026 and AHA PALS on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, AED Sim or AHA PALS?

AED Sim currently peaks at #80 in the App Store charts, and AHA PALS at #173. 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.*