# CPR Tempo vs AHA PALS

The clearest difference is rating: AHA PALS at 4.5 against CPR Tempo's 3.7. AHA PALS also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 32 months) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). CPR Tempo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AHA PALS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. CPR Tempo asks for nothing beyond the download.

AHA PALS holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 47 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of CPR Tempo's written reviews are positive against 55% of AHA PALS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CPR Tempo ships an update every 32 months, AHA PALS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CPR Tempo | AHA PALS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpr-tempo/id525695057/reviews) | **[4.5 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aha-pals/id1577470913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **60.5% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#156** |
| Size | 11 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Frozen Ape Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304731504) | [Massachusetts General Hospital](https://appshunter.io/developer/376928206) |

## What reviewers say

### CPR Tempo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpr-tempo/id525695057)

This application provides audio and visual cues to help maintain the correct timing for chest compressions during CPR. It also includes timers for rhythm checks and medication administration, along with event logging capabilities.

**Highlights:** Audio and visual CPR compression timing cues, Rhythm check timer, Epinephrine administration timer, Resuscitation event logging, Configurable compressions per minute (100-120), Configurable epinephrine interval (3-5 minutes)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for CPR training
- ⏱️ Useful for timing during codes
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- ✅ Reliable for EMS professionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scratchy/fuzzy/static sound with metronome
- 🐛 Buggy sound after beat
- 🐛 Inconsistent sound issues
- 🐛 Audio cue for rhythm checks not working
- 🐛 App makes fuzzy sound with each tone

**Reported bugs**

- Weird scratchy noise after every beat
- Every metronome chirp followed by static
- Terrible noise with the metronome
- Scratchy sound, sounds like blown speaker
- Fuzzy sound with each tone

**Requested features**

- Add a BVM breath timer
- Visual cue for intervals
- Change epi times to 120 seconds
- Log other drugs (amiodarone, calcium gluconate, sodium bicarb)
- Add Chinese language option


### AHA PALS

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

**Currently charting:** #156 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 CPR Tempo free?

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

### Is AHA PALS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CPR Tempo or AHA PALS?

AHA PALS is rated higher. CPR Tempo averages 3.7 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while AHA PALS averages 4.5 from 47 ratings.

### Do CPR Tempo or AHA PALS have ads?

Neither CPR Tempo nor AHA PALS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CPR Tempo or AHA PALS?

CPR Tempo ships an update every 32 months, and AHA PALS every 2 months. Most recently, CPR Tempo was updated on September 25, 2026 and AHA PALS on September 10, 2026.

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