# ACLS Review vs STAT EM

The clearest difference is price: STAT EM at Free against ACLS Review's $5.99. STAT EM also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). ACLS Review's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

STAT EM is free to download; ACLS Review costs $5.99 up front. STAT EM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ACLS Review asks for nothing beyond the download.

STAT EM holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of ACLS Review's written reviews are positive against 33% of STAT EM's.

ACLS Review ships an update every 8 months, STAT EM every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ACLS Review | STAT EM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acls-review/id441526222/reviews) | **[4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stat-em/id6502918236/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#165** |
| Size | 51 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Limmer Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/387423724) | [James M Kempema MD PA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519534589) |

## What reviewers say

### ACLS Review

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acls-review/id441526222)

Prepare for your ACLS certification or renewal with realistic practice exams and study cards. This app offers scenario-based questions, detailed rationales, and integrated ECG strips based on the latest American Heart Association guidelines. Track your progress and share scores with others.

**Highlights:** Realistic practice exams, Scenario-based questions, Detailed rationale answers, Integrated ECG strips, Unlimited exam retakes, Study cards for key topics, Score history tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### STAT EM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stat-em/id6502918236)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This medical app provides medication calculations for patients from neonates to adults, featuring updated evidence-based algorithms and emergency medication dosing. It includes pediatric oral antibiotic guidelines, neonatal resuscitation management, and an augmented reality feature for weight estimation. Future updates will allow users to save favorite content.

**Highlights:** Medication calculations (neonates to adults), Pediatric oral antibiotic guidelines, Updated evidence-based algorithms, Neonatal resuscitation management, Adult emergency medication calculations, AR weight estimation feature

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STAT EM Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| STAT EM Annual | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ACLS Review free?

ACLS Review costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is STAT EM free?

STAT EM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ACLS Review or STAT EM?

STAT EM is rated higher. ACLS Review averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while STAT EM averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.

### Do ACLS Review or STAT EM have ads?

Neither ACLS Review nor STAT EM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ACLS Review or STAT EM?

ACLS Review ships an update every 8 months, and STAT EM every 6 weeks. Most recently, ACLS Review was updated on October 15, 2026 and STAT EM on October 8, 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.*