# DART Sim vs SimShockPad

The clearest difference is price: SimShockPad at Free against DART Sim's $249.99. SimShockPad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). DART Sim's advantage is rating (2.7 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (28% vs 0%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SimShockPad is free to download; DART Sim costs $249.99 up front. DART Sim sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SimShockPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

DART Sim holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DART Sim has 29 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of SimShockPad's.

DART Sim ships an update every 5 weeks, SimShockPad weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DART Sim | SimShockPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $249.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[2.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dart-sim/id427133086/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simshockpad/id6746765214/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **27.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [STAR CPR San Diego](https://appshunter.io/developer/427133089) | [Pablo Kessler Saiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818393128) |

## 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 |


### SimShockPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simshockpad/id6746765214)

This interactive simulator trains users to manage critical hemodynamic situations like heart failure, bleeding, and septic shock. Make rapid, accurate decisions under pressure using a variety of therapies and advanced treatments to keep patients alive.

**Highlights:** Three pathological modes (heart failure, bleeding, sepsis), Seven combinable therapies with dose-dependent effects, Advanced treatments for specific conditions, Multiparameter real-time monitoring, Adjustable difficulty and game speed, Multilingual interface, Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and macOS

**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 SimShockPad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DART Sim or SimShockPad?

DART Sim is rated higher. DART Sim averages 2.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while SimShockPad averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DART Sim or SimShockPad have ads?

Neither DART Sim nor SimShockPad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DART Sim or SimShockPad?

DART Sim ships an update every 5 weeks, and SimShockPad weekly. Most recently, DART Sim was updated on October 16, 2026 and SimShockPad on October 10, 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.*