# Stroke vs Code Blue CPR

The clearest difference is price: Stroke at Free against Code Blue CPR's $7.99. Stroke also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16). Code Blue CPR's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Code Blue CPR holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Blue CPR has 37 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stroke ships an update every 26 months, Code Blue CPR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stroke | Code Blue CPR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stroke/id364759988/reviews) | **[4.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-blue-cpr-acls-timer/id1640636826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#34** |
| Size | 17 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DOCTOT](https://appshunter.io/developer/351335901) | [Michael Mattesco Horta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640636828) |

## What reviewers say

### Stroke

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stroke/id364759988)

This medical calculator assists stroke specialists and general practitioners in measuring key patient functions. It offers a wizard-style interface for various assessment scales, providing scoring, alerts, and detailed information.

**Highlights:** Stroke patient function measurement, Wizard-style assessment scales, Scoring with alerts and advice, Patient results management, Touch ID and PIN protection, Networking and messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Code Blue CPR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-blue-cpr-acls-timer/id1640636826)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

This professional medical app assists healthcare providers during cardiac arrest and resuscitation events by precisely tracking CPR cycles, medication timing, rhythms, and procedures. It offers customizable workflows, real-time event logging, and post-code reporting tools, all based on current resuscitation guidelines.

**Highlights:** Dual CPR & Epinephrine Timers, Real-time Event Logging, Compression Fraction Tracking, Customizable Medications & Procedures, First Responder Mode, Code History & PDF Export, Integrated ACLS & Resuscitation Flowcharts

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stroke free?

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

### Is Code Blue CPR free?

Code Blue CPR costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stroke or Code Blue CPR?

Code Blue CPR is rated higher. Stroke averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Code Blue CPR averages 4.5 from 37 ratings.

### Do Stroke or Code Blue CPR have ads?

Neither Stroke nor Code Blue CPR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stroke or Code Blue CPR?

Stroke ships an update every 26 months, and Code Blue CPR every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stroke was updated on September 29, 2026 and Code Blue CPR on October 12, 2026.

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