# Pathophysiology Review vs AHA PALS

The clearest difference is price: AHA PALS at Free against Pathophysiology Review's $7.99. AHA PALS also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 34 months). Pathophysiology Review's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

AHA PALS is free to download; Pathophysiology Review costs $7.99 up front. AHA PALS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Pathophysiology Review asks for nothing beyond the download.

AHA PALS holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AHA PALS has 54 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Pathophysiology Review's written reviews are positive against 55% of AHA PALS's.

Pathophysiology Review ships an update every 34 months, AHA PALS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pathophysiology Review | AHA PALS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathophysiology-review/id500762305/reviews) | **[4.5 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aha-pals/id1577470913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | #137 |
| Size | 51 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Limmer Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/387423724) | [Massachusetts General Hospital](https://appshunter.io/developer/376928206) |

## What reviewers say

### Pathophysiology Review

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathophysiology-review/id500762305)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive review of pathophysiology for allied health students and those preparing for specific exams. It includes flashcards, topical questions, and simulated exams to deepen understanding of disease processes.

**Highlights:** 650 review items, Detailed rationale answers, 350 study cards, 200 topical review questions, Two 50-question simulated exams, 10 body system topics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### AHA PALS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aha-pals/id1577470913)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app provides pediatric advanced life support (PALS) protocols and tools for healthcare professionals at the point-of-care. Developed by physicians and vetted by the American Heart Association, it offers intuitive access to algorithms, drug information, and timers for critical care situations.

**Highlights:** PALS pathways and algorithms, Drug therapy and dosing, CPR and intervention timers, Metronome for compression accuracy, Critical care references, Vetted by AHA and physicians

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PALS | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pathophysiology Review free?

Pathophysiology Review costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AHA PALS free?

AHA PALS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pathophysiology Review or AHA PALS?

AHA PALS is rated higher. Pathophysiology Review averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while AHA PALS averages 4.5 from 54 ratings.

### Do Pathophysiology Review or AHA PALS have ads?

Neither Pathophysiology Review nor AHA PALS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pathophysiology Review or AHA PALS?

Pathophysiology Review ships an update every 34 months, and AHA PALS every 2 months. Most recently, Pathophysiology Review was updated on October 24, 2026 and AHA PALS on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pathophysiology Review or AHA PALS?

Pathophysiology Review currently peaks at #116 in the App Store charts, and AHA PALS at #137. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*