Comparison

SMART STAT 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

SMART STAT

This app enhances healthcare professional training by simulating realistic patient scenarios. It allows users to control physiological parameters and practice critical assessment and decision-making skills without patient risk. Ideal for hands-on learning and skill refinement.

Highlights
  • Realistic patient scenario simulation
  • Control physiological parameters
  • Practice life-saving procedures
  • Customizable scenarios
  • Student and skill set management
  • Simulation session review and reporting
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The SMART STAT app works in conjunction with the SMART STAT patient simulator, developed by Simulaids, to enable health care professionals in all fields to sharpen their assessment and decision-making skills in the environment they work. Every kind of realistic and challenging scenario can be worked out, from basic life support skills to the most advanced life-saving procedures, all without risk to patients. Designed for First Responders, EMT’s, Paramedics, Nurses, Physicians, Firefighters and Combat Medics; Trainees and Healthcare Education Instructors can practice real life scenarios to better prepare for daily challenges when the app is used alongside the Patient Simulator. Please note that this app requires a live connection to a SMART STAT patient simulator in order for it to be used properly. The app allows you to control the Physiological Parameters of the Patient Simulator with simple dropdown selections. A partial list of such controllable parameters includes but is not limited to: • Heart • Lungs • Airway • Sounds • Fluids • Eyes • Pulses Scenarios can be programmed to provide timed physiological changes with simple taps of the screen. Fully editable lists of Students, Medications and Skill Sets allow Healthcare Education Instructors to easily create the custom items needed for proper documentation of critical skills assessment. Recorded Student’s simulation sessions may be edited, printed and reviewed via simulation reports made available on the iPad through the App.

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: SMART STAT at 3.5 against SIMVS Student's 3.2. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

SMART STAT holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMART STAT ships an update every 3 months, SIMVS Student every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SMART STAT versus SIMVS Student: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMART STATSIMVS Student
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better3.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB98 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSimulaids, IncHudson Simulation Service, Llc

Customer experience

SMART STAT

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

SIMVS Student

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

In-app purchases

None

SMART STAT

No in-app purchases

None

SIMVS Student

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMART STAT free?
SMART STAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SIMVS Student free?
SIMVS Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SMART STAT or SIMVS Student?
SMART STAT is rated higher. SMART STAT averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SIMVS Student averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.
Do SMART STAT or SIMVS Student have ads?
Neither SMART STAT nor SIMVS Student shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMART STAT or SIMVS Student?
SMART STAT ships an update every 3 months, and SIMVS Student every 5 months. Most recently, SMART STAT was updated on October 2, 2026 and SIMVS Student on October 3, 2026.

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