# Code CPR 5 vs AHA PALS

The clearest difference is price: AHA PALS at Free against Code CPR 5's $2.99. AHA PALS also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (55% vs 25%). Code CPR 5's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

AHA PALS is free to download; Code CPR 5 costs $2.99 up front. AHA PALS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Code CPR 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

AHA PALS holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AHA PALS has 53 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Code CPR 5's written reviews are positive against 55% of AHA PALS's.

Code CPR 5 ships an update every 3 months, AHA PALS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code CPR 5 | AHA PALS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-cpr-5/id532882987/reviews) | **[4.5 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aha-pals/id1577470913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#159** |
| Size | 3 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Remarkable Edge, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/532882990) | [Massachusetts General Hospital](https://appshunter.io/developer/376928206) |

## What reviewers say

### Code CPR 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-cpr-5/id532882987)

This app helps medical professionals accurately time and log events during emergency procedures like CPR. It provides audio/visual alarms, a metronome, and a detailed logbook that can be exported. Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Easy event logging with predefined and custom events, Elapsed time tracking, Audio and visual alarms, Exportable logbook, Metronome for cardiac massage, Apple Watch support, Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### AHA PALS

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

**Currently charting:** #159 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 Code CPR 5 free?

Code CPR 5 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AHA PALS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Code CPR 5 or AHA PALS?

AHA PALS is rated higher. Code CPR 5 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while AHA PALS averages 4.5 from 53 ratings.

### Do Code CPR 5 or AHA PALS have ads?

Neither Code CPR 5 nor AHA PALS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Code CPR 5 or AHA PALS?

Code CPR 5 ships an update every 3 months, and AHA PALS every 2 months. Most recently, Code CPR 5 was updated on October 3, 2026 and AHA PALS on September 28, 2026.

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