Comparison

Full Code Pro vs MediCode

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

Head to head
About

Full Code Pro

This app facilitates real-time documentation of critical interventions during cardiac arrest resuscitation. It includes a metronome for CPR rate monitoring and customizable lists for drugs, events, and rhythms, aiding in improved data accuracy for quality improvement.

Highlights
  • Real-time intervention logging
  • Adjustable metronome for CPR rate
  • Customizable drug list
  • Event and rhythm logging
  • Resuscitation data for quality improvement
Features
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The American Heart Association’s Full Code Pro (FCP 3.4) is a free, easy-to-use, mobile app that allows you to quickly document critical interventions during cardiac arrest resuscitation events. This app lets you focus on the patient without sacrificing proper documentation. FCP 3.4 includes a user controlled metronome with an adjustable rate between 100 and 120 bpm. Now you can use FCP to check your CPR rate performance. Using this real-time app to log your actions, you can improve the availability and accuracy of documentation of a resuscitation event. This gives you more robust data for review, debriefing and resuscitation quality improvement. FCP 3.3 has a customizable drug list, pre-populated with common cardiac arrest drugs. It also includes lists of common events and rhythms. It is highly recommended that you back up all of your log files in your database and remove older versions of FCP before installing this new version. All log files and data from version 2.O and 2.2 will NOT transfer to Version 3.4 FCP 3.4 is for use by paramedics, EMT-Bs, emergency room nurses, emergency room physicians and other in- and out-of-hospital healthcare providers.

About

MediCode

Access essential emergency medical algorithms and practice tests on your mobile device. This app provides quick access to ILCOR algorithms for ACLS, PALS, BLS, CPR, and more, helping healthcare professionals make critical decisions in emergency situations.

Highlights
  • Access ILCOR algorithms
  • ACLS, PALS, BLS, CPR, NR skills
  • ECG rhythms and interpretations
  • Multiple-choice practice tests
  • Downloadable ebooks
  • Easy navigation
Features
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Tired of carrying a set of expandable CPR cards all the time for algorithms? Flipping through the cards to find the right one wastes valuable time in emergency health care situations such as cardiac arrest and pediatric urgent care. MediCode gives you easy access to all of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) algorithms from the palm of your hand and includes multiple-choice practice tests for you to test your skills. This Algorithms, Practice Tests, Megacodes, and ebooks app makes it easy for physicians, paramedics, and nurses to care and save lives. Download this health care professional’s app for free. As health care professionals - critical care physicians, nurses, medical students, paramedics, and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), you save lives every day. In times of emergency, others turn to you and trust that you will take the right steps to save them or their loved ones. But no emergency situation is the same. Having a set of tools in your pocket can make all the difference. The MediCode app is a simple, easy-to-use resource for all of your ACLS (including core ECG rhythms), BLS, PALS and NR skills needs, including CPR and first aid. As our gift to you, we are making this health care app, along with downloadable ebooks, available to you for free! At Save a Life by Advanced Medical Certification (AMC), the premier provider for online certification and recertification courses, we believe that improvements can be made through providing exceptional education and resources. Save a Life by Advanced Medical Certification has compiled a list of the vital Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NR) and CPR and first aid algorithms, all of which can be viewed and navigated with the touch of your finger. Test your ACLS, BLS, CPR, PALS, first aid and ECG knowledge and skills with our free practice tests. Each skills test consists of 10 multiple-choice questions that are derived from our provider ebooks and adhere to the latest guidelines. Download MediCode and our lifesaving ebooks now and start saving lives! Review our newest ECG rhythms and interpretations resource in our ACLS ebook. Also, check out our CertAlert+ app to conveniently access all your licenses and certifications in one place anytime, anywhere. The individual algorithms included in MediCode are: • BLS - Adult BLS Algorithm - Pediatric BLS Algorithm • ACLS - Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - Details for Cardiac Arrest - Immediate Post Cardiac-Arrest Care Algorithm - Bradycardia with Pulse Algorithm - Tachycardia with Pulse Algorithm • PALS - Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - Details for Pediatric Cardiac Arrest - Immediate Post for Cardiac Arrest - Pediatric Bradycardia with Pulse/Poor Perfusion Algorithm - Pediatric Tachycardia Algorithm • NR - Neonatal Resuscitation Algorithm • CPR and First Aid - Adult BLS Algorithm - Simple Adult BLS Algorithm MediCode is a well-organized, polished, and easy-to-use health care professional’s app that walks you through the many algorithms and practice tests - ACLS, BLS, PALS, NR, and CPR and First Aid. MediCode also provides ebooks, including our newest ECG rhythms and interpretations section of our ACLS handbook, to enhance your skills in emergencies.

Screenshots

Full Code Pro1 screens
MediCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MediCode at 75% against Full Code Pro's 32%. MediCode also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Full Code Pro's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MediCode holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MediCode has 4.3K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Full Code Pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of MediCode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Full Code Pro ships an update every 3 months, MediCode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Full Code Pro versus MediCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFull Code ProMediCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (72 ratings)4.8 (4.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews75.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings724.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB46 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAmerican Heart AssociationAdvanced Medical Certification Ltd

Customer experience

Full Code Pro

All ratings72 ratings
Positive40.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral36.6%
Negative31.0%

MediCode

All ratings4,268 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative21.3%

User reviews

Full Code Pro

From 72 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for documentation
  • 👍 Useful for training
  • 👍 Invaluable log feature
  • 👍 Helpful timers
  • 👍 Awesome app for recording

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Metronome not working
  • 🐛 Outdated information
  • 🐛 Lacks Android version
  • 🐛 Screen locks during use

MediCode

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for quick reference
  • 💡 Useful for ACLS/PALS review
  • 🚀 Convenient app for emergency situations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app
  • ⚠️ Outdated information not aligned with latest guidelines
  • ⚠️ Lack of drug dosage information
  • ⚠️ Errors in the decision trees and algorithms

Bugs and requests

Full Code Pro

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • Unable to send logs
  • Metronome does not work
  • App crashes when pressing stop button
  • App crashes when adding medication
  • App crashes when clicking log
Show 19 more
  • Metronome is inconsistent
  • App crashes when clicking 'other' for medication/rhythm
  • Input screen clears and nothing is sent when emailing summary
  • Metronome does not work on iPad mini
  • Metronome doesn't work when screen is off
  • Metronome doesn't work in silent mode
  • Metronome doesn't work with current iOS versions
  • App crashes when trying to email on iPad
  • Epinephrine timer not functioning
  • App gets stuck after running a code
  • Customize feature doesn't work
  • Cannot add other medications
  • Shock timer starts automatically
  • Metronome doesn't work on iPhone 7
  • Metronome doesn't work on iPhone 6 Plus
  • App crashes when trying to email summary
  • No option to email logs
  • Metronome button covered by volume slider
  • Cannot adjust metronome BPM while ticking

Requested features

27 requests
  • Update app for newer devices
  • Add Android version
  • Calculate CCF automatically
  • Allow deletion of logged treatments
  • Update to current guidelines (2020/2021)
Show 22 more
  • Add alarm/vibration at end of cycles
  • Allow adjustment of CPR/adrenaline cycle times
  • Prevent phone from locking during use
  • Add smart watch version
  • Add CCF calculation to log
  • Add algorithm links/pop-ups
  • Make drug times editable and alertable
  • Add countdown timers
  • Include vasopressin/epi as quick click button
  • Add auditory metronome cue
  • Allow metronome to work in silent mode
  • Add vocal cue for drug reminders
  • Make metronome work when screen is off
  • Allow editing entries during code
  • Add reminders for CPR pauses
  • Make metronome default to 110 BPM
  • Add prompt to defibrillate every 2 mins
  • Add prompt for compressor change every 2 minutes
  • Allow customization of medications
  • Add metronome to keep steady CPR rate
  • Add auditory component for cues
  • Allow app forwarding to friends

MediCode

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to progress through Mega Codes
  • Crashes and freezes on newer devices
  • Incorrect information in the algorithms

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update to 2020 AHA guidelines
  • Add drug dosage information
  • Improve stability and reduce crashes
  • Provide more practice tests and scenarios

In-app purchases

None

Full Code Pro

No in-app purchases

None

MediCode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Full Code Pro free?
Full Code Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MediCode free?
MediCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Full Code Pro or MediCode?
MediCode is rated higher. Full Code Pro averages 3.0 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while MediCode averages 4.8 from 4.3K ratings.
Do Full Code Pro or MediCode have ads?
Neither Full Code Pro nor MediCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Full Code Pro or MediCode?
Full Code Pro ships an update every 3 months, and MediCode every 3 weeks. Most recently, Full Code Pro was updated on October 12, 2026 and MediCode on October 8, 2026.

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