Comparison

TabletAED trainer vs SIMVS Student

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

Head to head
About

TabletAED trainer

This app provides a digital solution for Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillator (BLS&AED) training on iPads. It allows instructors to simulate scenarios using their iPhone as a remote control for a low-cost, professional training experience.

Highlights
  • Digital AED training on iPad
  • iPhone remote control functionality
  • Low-cost professional solution
  • Simulate training scenarios
  • Includes 1 free AED trainer
  • E-learning integration
Features
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Discover the new way of training BLS&AED with digital AED trainers on your iPad. With your iPhone as remote control you can simply operate every TabletAED trainer. A professional low cost solution for every instructor. In combination with the e-learning you have the ultimate instructor package. Install the TabletAED trainer app on your iPad. This includes 1 free AED trainer. Do you prefer remote control, also install the free TabletAED remote app on your iPhone. Quick start WITHOUT remote control: 1. Install the TabletAED trainer app on your iPad. 2. Start the TabletAED trainer app and slide the door open. 3. Select an AED and select a language. 4. Select the option ‘Without remote control’ and press Start. 5. Operate your TabletAED trainer like you are used to. With the operation bar on top you simply give commands to the AED trainer and simulate a training scenario. Quick start WITH remote control: 1. Install the TabletAED trainer app on your iPad. 2. Install the TabletAED remote app on your iPhone. 3. Start the TabletAED trainer app and slide the door open. 4. Select an AED and select a language. 5. Select the option ‘With remote control’ (default) and press Start. 6. Start the TabletAED remote app. 7. Press the ‘Connection’ button and select your located iPad (with TabletAED trainer app installed). Press ‘Allow’ on the iPad to accept connection. After a few seconds connection will be established. 8. Operate your TabletAED trainer like you are used to. With the TabletAED remote app you simply give commands to the TabletAED trainer app and simulate a training scenario.

About

SIMVS Student

This educational app simulates an ECG rhythm and monitor defibrillator using an iPad. It provides a realistic training environment for medical professionals and students to practice critical cardiac care skills.

Highlights
  • ECG rhythm simulation
  • Defibrillator monitor simulation
  • Realistic training environment
  • iPad tablet integration
  • Medical education tool
Features
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SimVS simulates an ECG Rhythm and Monitor Defibrillator Simulator using iPad tablets.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TabletAED trainer at 3.8 against SIMVS Student's 3.2. SIMVS Student's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (50% vs 38%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. TabletAED trainer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SIMVS Student asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TabletAED trainer holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of TabletAED trainer's written reviews are positive against 50% of SIMVS Student's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TabletAED trainer ships an update every 3 months, SIMVS Student every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TabletAED trainer versus SIMVS Student: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabletAED trainerSIMVS Student
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (14 ratings) — better3.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size329 MB98 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDoczeroHudson Simulation Service, Llc

Customer experience

TabletAED trainer

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative37.5%

SIMVS Student

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

TabletAED trainer

One-time10
  • LIFEPAK CRplus$9.99
  • LIFEPAK 500$9.99
  • DEFIBTECH Lifeline$9.99
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  • PHILIPS Heartstart Home$9.99
  • PHILIPS Heartstart FRX$9.99
  • ZOLL AED plus$9.99
  • SAMARITAN PAD$9.99
  • CARDIAC SCIENCE G3$9.99
  • TELEFUNKEN$9.99
  • PURCHASE ALL$39.99
None

SIMVS Student

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TabletAED trainer free?
TabletAED trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SIMVS Student free?
SIMVS Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TabletAED trainer or SIMVS Student?
TabletAED trainer is rated higher. TabletAED trainer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while SIMVS Student averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.
Do TabletAED trainer or SIMVS Student have ads?
Neither TabletAED trainer nor SIMVS Student shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TabletAED trainer or SIMVS Student?
TabletAED trainer ships an update every 3 months, and SIMVS Student every 5 months. Most recently, TabletAED trainer was updated on September 7, 2026 and SIMVS Student on June 1, 2026.

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