Comparison

TabletAED trainer vs StartnHart

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

StartnHart

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This app will learn you how to perform Basic Life Support (BLS) with or without the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The app contains instructional videos with on-screen text or audio and has been developed for use in a peer learning environment: while one learner is performing BLS or AED, the other learner is watching the video and providing his or her partner with constant performance-related feedback. The app also has an assessment module to check your partner’s competence in BLS and/or AED. The app has been developed for laypeople as well as professionals in the domain of health care and is evidence-based.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StartnHart at none against TabletAED trainer's 10. StartnHart also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). TabletAED trainer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 17 months). On price 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. StartnHart asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TabletAED trainer ships an update every 3 months, StartnHart every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TabletAED trainer versus StartnHart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabletAED trainerStartnHart
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size329 MB17 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDoczeroKatholieke Universiteit te Leuven

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

StartnHart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TabletAED trainer free?
TabletAED trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StartnHart free?
StartnHart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TabletAED trainer or StartnHart have ads?
Neither TabletAED trainer nor StartnHart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TabletAED trainer or StartnHart?
TabletAED trainer ships an update every 3 months, and StartnHart every 17 months. Most recently, TabletAED trainer was updated on October 4, 2026 and StartnHart on October 7, 2026.

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