# DART Sim vs Pedi STAT EMS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pedi STAT EMS at 100% against DART Sim's 28%. Pedi STAT EMS also leads on price ($2.99 vs $249.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.7). DART Sim's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 3). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

DART Sim costs $249.99 and Pedi STAT EMS $2.99 up front. DART Sim sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Pedi STAT EMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pedi STAT EMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DART Sim has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of DART Sim's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pedi STAT EMS's.

DART Sim ships an update every 5 weeks, Pedi STAT EMS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DART Sim | Pedi STAT EMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $249.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [2.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dart-sim/id427133086/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedi-stat-ems/id1595805495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 27.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#31** |
| Size | 21 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [STAR CPR San Diego](https://appshunter.io/developer/427133089) | [James M Kempema MD PA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519534589) |

## What reviewers say

### DART Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dart-sim/id427133086)

This app transforms your iPad into an ECG rhythm generator, defibrillator, and patient monitor simulator. Control vital signs remotely, run pre-set or custom scenarios, and deliver medications for realistic medical training.

**Highlights:** ECG rhythm generator, Defibrillator simulator, Patient monitor simulator, Remote control via iPhone/iPad, Pre-set and custom scenarios, Medication delivery, X-Ray panel

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12Lead- View all 25 rhythms in 12Lead | $17.99 | one-time |
| X-Ray | $17.99 | one-time |
| Deliver  medications & CodeTrack student performance | $17.99 | one-time |
| 33 Scenarios & Create your own scenarios! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Connect your iPhone/iPad to DART Sim via Bluetooth | $19.99 | one-time |


### Pedi STAT EMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedi-stat-ems/id1595805495)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

This app provides prehospital providers with rapid access to pediatric medication dosing and equipment sizing. It helps eliminate medical errors by accurately calculating doses and volumes based on patient input, and includes algorithms for critical care scenarios.

**Highlights:** Pediatric medication dosing, Pediatric equipment sizing, Weight, length, age, or Broselow/Pediatape estimation, Pediatric cardiac arrest algorithms, Burn size estimation and fluid resuscitation, Glasgow Coma Scale calculator

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DART Sim free?

DART Sim costs $249.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Pedi STAT EMS free?

Pedi STAT EMS costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DART Sim or Pedi STAT EMS?

Pedi STAT EMS is rated higher. DART Sim averages 2.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Pedi STAT EMS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do DART Sim or Pedi STAT EMS have ads?

Neither DART Sim nor Pedi STAT EMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DART Sim or Pedi STAT EMS?

DART Sim ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pedi STAT EMS every 4 months. Most recently, DART Sim was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pedi STAT EMS on October 25, 2026.

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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.*