Comparison

Pathophysiology Review vs PALS Fast

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

Head to head
About

Pathophysiology Review

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
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Pathophysiology Review is a comprehensive review app for anyone in an allied health pathophysiology course (e.g. nursing, paramedic) or those looking to challenge pathophysiology through Excelsior College Examinations. Comprehensive in nature with detailed rationale answers in flash cards and questions, each of this app's 650 items creates an opportunity to prepare for an exam--and to better understand disease processes as a clinical provider. Pathophysiology Review™ uses the Limmer Creative S-R-T approach to study and contains: Study: 350 Study cards Review: 200 Topical review questions Test: Two 50-question simulated final exams Pathophysiology Review is broken down into 10 topics by body system including: Cellular Immunity Hematologic Neurologic Cardiovascular Pulmonary Musculoskeletal Endocrine Gastrointestinal Renal and Urologic NOTE: Purchase of this app will not provide the user access to the lc-ready.com web site

About

PALS Fast

This medical app provides quick access to Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) treatment guidelines. It simplifies complex algorithms into an interactive, user-friendly interface for immediate use during pediatric emergencies or as a study aid.

Highlights
  • PALS systemic approach guide
  • Pediatric arrest algorithm
  • Drug dosage calculator
  • Code timer with alarms
  • Interactive response-based information
  • Age-appropriate vitals reference
Features
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PALS Fast is a highly efficient engine to get you the correct treatment during Pediatric Advanced Life Support, fast! Rather than comb through pages of algorithms you just click one or two buttons to guide you to the correct page. Each page contains the bare essentials *current* for 2017. Fast! The tab controller gives one access to the major topics covered in the PALS manual. These topics include the PALS systemic approach to the seriously ill child, age-appropriate vitals, the pediatric arrest algorithm, CPR summary, shock management and diagnosis, a Glascow calculator, the bradycardia and tachycardia algorithm, and the post-resuscitation algorithm. A comprehensive drug calculator has all the drugs listed in the PALS manual. Select the drug and patient weight and you get the correct dosing. There is also a code timer that alarms every two minutes to remind you to recheck vitals or give medications. This is a great study guide for the PALS exam. The topics are simplified to the essentials. Moreover, one can use this app during a pediatric code. This is because it does not just hash out information like a book: the app is interactive and will give out information based on your responses for the situation. Never before has this topic been easier to handle. Use the app for the PICU, ER, ICU or the floor; or, use the app as a study tool when you are nearing recertification. Either way, you will not be disappointed.

Screenshots

Pathophysiology Review4 screens
PALS Fast2 screens

Verdict

The call

Pathophysiology Review and PALS Fast both sit at 2.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of PALS Fast's written reviews are positive against 25% of Pathophysiology Review's. PALS Fast also leads on price ($2.99 vs $7.99) and update cadence (every 10 months vs every 34 months). Pathophysiology Review's advantage is chart position (#99 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Pathophysiology Review costs $7.99 and PALS Fast $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.3 for Pathophysiology Review against 2.3 for PALS Fast. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Pathophysiology Review's written reviews are positive against 70% of PALS Fast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pathophysiology Review ships an update every 34 months, PALS Fast every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Pathophysiology Review versus PALS Fast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPathophysiology ReviewPALS Fast
Price$7.99$2.99 — better
Rating2.3 (4 ratings)2.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews69.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 10 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#99 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB33 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLimmer CreativeCrystal Clear Solutions

Customer experience

Pathophysiology Review

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

PALS Fast

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative21.7%

In-app purchases

None

Pathophysiology Review

No in-app purchases

None

PALS Fast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pathophysiology Review free?
Pathophysiology Review costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PALS Fast free?
PALS Fast costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pathophysiology Review or PALS Fast?
PALS Fast is rated higher. Pathophysiology Review averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PALS Fast averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Pathophysiology Review or PALS Fast have ads?
Neither Pathophysiology Review nor PALS Fast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pathophysiology Review or PALS Fast?
Pathophysiology Review ships an update every 34 months, and PALS Fast every 10 months. Most recently, Pathophysiology Review was updated on October 24, 2026 and PALS Fast on October 24, 2026.

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