# First Aid vs AlwaysCPR

The clearest difference is ratings volume: First Aid at 2.4K against AlwaysCPR's 3. AlwaysCPR's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

AlwaysCPR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Aid has 2.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

First Aid ships an update every 3 months, AlwaysCPR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Aid | AlwaysCPR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-aid-american-red-cross/id529160691/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alwayscpr/id6445813460/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 252 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Red Cross](https://appshunter.io/developer/529160694) | [AlwaysCPR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673934662) |

## What reviewers say

### First Aid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-aid-american-red-cross/id529160691)

Access expert advice for common emergencies, including the latest First Aid and CPR techniques. This app provides step-by-step instructions, a hospital finder, and the ability to call emergency services directly. Stay prepared with lifesaving information available even without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step first aid instructions, Integrated 9-1-1 calling, Offline access to information, Hospital finder, CPR metronome, Interactive quizzes and badges, Spanish language translation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great resource for life saving care
- 👍 Easy learn
- 👍 Handy
- 👍 Excellent tool
- 👍 Underrated

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Doesn't give enough information
- 🐛 App needs 1st Aid - multi crashes
- 🐛 Continuous crashing on iPad Mini 7th gen
- 🐛 Crashes

**Reported bugs**

- App won't work
- Doesn't show any information/ content after the update
- Update set home location wrongly with no way to change
- Maps are way off
- Wrong language

**Requested features**

- Add Aquarium First Aid
- Needs a search function
- Needs a widget
- Searchable please!
- Longer quizzes


### AlwaysCPR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alwayscpr/id6445813460)

This app allows training centers to manage CPR courses, track student progress, and handle administrative tasks. Instructors can update student statuses, upload documents, and schedule sessions. It facilitates certificate purchases and integrates with payment gateways for seamless transactions.

**Highlights:** Course management, Student progress tracking, Document upload/download, Certificate purchasing, Payment gateway integration, Course scheduling, Instructor notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Aid free?

First Aid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AlwaysCPR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, First Aid or AlwaysCPR?

AlwaysCPR is rated higher. First Aid averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while AlwaysCPR averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do First Aid or AlwaysCPR have ads?

Neither First Aid nor AlwaysCPR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, First Aid or AlwaysCPR?

First Aid ships an update every 3 months, and AlwaysCPR every 3 weeks. Most recently, First Aid was updated on October 26, 2026 and AlwaysCPR on October 18, 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.*