Comparison

TabletAED trainer vs CPR+AED Basics

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

CPR+AED Basics

Features
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Written by Angie Jackson, R.R.T. Developed by an AHA instructor with 20+ years teaching experience. This app was developed specifically to follow the AHA ECC Guidelines, which is the governing authority for all CPR course content. It teaches guidelines that can be found at http://eccguidelines.heart.org. The app on its own does not certify users to perform CPR or use an AED; it intends to prepare them for a certification exam. The CPR + AED Basics app prepares learners with differing abilities to take the CPR exam with less stress and more confidence. Following a Learn, Practice, Play lesson framework, the CPR + AED Basics app teaches and reinforces CPR skills through hands-on practice and interactive gameplay. Learn the essential skills of CPR with the sequencing cards and the Life Saving Skills Book. Play and reinforce the skills taught with the game and the integral Skill, Scene, and Trivia Cards. Pave the path towards gainful employment Attainment’s new CPR + AED Basics Toolkit! Ideal for any job requiring CPR certification! CPR + AED Basics interactive game with Trivia, Scene, and Skills Cards plus Narrated Student Books Developed under a license agreement with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC).

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CPR+AED Basics at monthly against TabletAED trainer's every 3 months. CPR+AED Basics also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and CPR+AED Basics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TabletAED trainer ships an update every 3 months, CPR+AED Basics monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TabletAED trainer versus CPR+AED Basics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabletAED trainerCPR+AED Basics
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size329 MB318 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDoczeroAttainment Company

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
1 purchases

CPR+AED Basics

One-time1
  • Full Version$99.99

Questions

Is TabletAED trainer free?
TabletAED trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CPR+AED Basics free?
CPR+AED Basics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TabletAED trainer or CPR+AED Basics have ads?
Neither TabletAED trainer nor CPR+AED Basics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TabletAED trainer or CPR+AED Basics?
TabletAED trainer ships an update every 3 months, and CPR+AED Basics monthly. Most recently, TabletAED trainer was updated on September 7, 2026 and CPR+AED Basics on September 16, 2026.

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