Comparison

PALS Review vs AED

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PALS Review

Prepare for your Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification with comprehensive study materials and practice exams. Master critical concepts, algorithms, and drug dosages based on the latest American Heart Association guidelines. Improve your ability to recognize and treat pediatric emergencies.

Highlights
  • Over 200 study cards for PALS concepts
  • Four 25-question practice exams
  • Detailed rationale for answers
  • Pediatric resuscitation concepts
  • Integrated ECG strip interpretation
  • Covers BCLS, Pharmacology, Algorithms, ACLS
Features
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Get the extra prep you need with the Limmer PALS Review app To pass your PALS course, you must be able to recognize and identify specific conditions like respiratory failure, cardiac rhythm disturbances, and shock, and you must show you can treat them appropriately according to American Heart Association algorithms and recommendations. The Limmer Education's PALS Review app can help you increase your ability to recognize and respond to these and many other conditions, both in class and in the field. In addition to getting vital information on rates, rhythms, and doses, our PALS review study tool gives you a thorough review of the following topic areas, all of which you must be able to understand and interpret to pass your class: BCLS Pharmacology Algorithms ACLS Core Principles Whether you’re a first-time student or back for renewal, our PALS review tool provides high-quality, realistic study help and practice examinations based on most up-to-date AHA guidelines. Highlights of the PALS Review app More than 200 study cards covering key PALS concepts Four 25-question practice exams matching AHA style and content areas with scenario-based questions like you’ll see on the exam Detailed rationale answers for each question to help you master course content Pediatric resuscitation concepts Integrated ECG strips for interpretation practice, strips may be expanded to full screen for easy viewing

About

AED

This virtual device simulates the sights and sounds of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) with realistic voice instructions. It's designed for educational reference and practice, based on ILCOR and AHA guidelines. It does not replace actual training or certification.

Highlights
  • Realistic sights and sounds
  • Interactive voice instructions
  • Based on ILCOR & AHA guidelines
  • Educational reference tool
  • Virtual device simulation
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This AED Simulator has been designed to serve as a virtual device, with realistic sights and sounds. This highly interactive simulator will have you listening to AED voice instructions over and over again. We hope you find it fun and educational! Disclaimers: This application's content is based on the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) recommended AED guidelines & the American Heart Association (AHA) adopted AED guidelines. Guidelines can be referenced via the links below. Please note this information is open for interpretation and is subject to change at any time. https://www.ilcor.org/publications https://cpr.heart.org/en/resuscitation-science/cpr-and-ecc-guidelines This application in no way replaces actual classroom instruction, does not inform on how to properly use an AED and does not award certification that would otherwise be awarded by an accredited institution or instructor. This application, and the information it contains, does not entitle you to AED Certification and does not qualify you as a trained emergency care provider. This application is not associated with ILCOR, AHA or any other training organization that offers AED training. It is intended for reference and/or educational purposes only! This application does not function as an actual working Automated External Defibrillator! Do not use this application as a point of reference during an actual emergency! In case of emergency - dial 911. Please refer to your specific AED User Manual for complete directions, indications, contraindications, side-effects, training requirements, details about setting up and deploying the device, dangers, warnings, cautions, troubleshooting, maintenance and technical specifications. Additional Information: *The Resuscicare Logo is a registered trademark of Resuscicare, Inc.*

Screenshots

PALS Review4 screens
AED1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AED at 5.0 against PALS Review's 2.8. AED also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months) and price ($0.99 vs $5.99). PALS Review's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 33%) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PALS Review costs $5.99 and AED $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AED holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of PALS Review's written reviews are positive against 33% of AED's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PALS Review ships an update every 14 months, AED every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PALS Review versus AED: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPALS ReviewAED
Price$5.99$0.99 — better
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB44 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperLimmer CreativeResuscicare, Inc.

Customer experience

PALS Review

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

AED

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

PALS Review

No in-app purchases

None

AED

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PALS Review free?
PALS Review costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AED free?
AED costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PALS Review or AED?
AED is rated higher. PALS Review averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while AED averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PALS Review or AED have ads?
Neither PALS Review nor AED shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PALS Review or AED?
PALS Review ships an update every 14 months, and AED every 3 weeks. Most recently, PALS Review was updated on October 15, 2026 and AED on October 9, 2026.

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