Comparison

SMART STAT vs FOAMfrat Studio

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

FOAMfrat Studio

This learning management system provides EMS and nursing professionals with access to courses on their mobile devices. It offers a native experience for subscribers to engage with educational content on the go. A current subscription is necessary to utilize all features.

Highlights
  • Access courses on iPhone and iPad
  • Native mobile experience
  • Engaging and informative material
  • Clean UI design
  • Faster performance
  • Accessible on the go
Features
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FOAMfrat Studio is a learning management system designed for EMS & nursing providers. This the official Studio experience on iPhone and iPad, allowing current subscribers to access our courses from their smartphone devices and tablets for a native experience. A current subscription with FOAMfrat Studio is required for use.

Screenshots

FOAMfrat Studio2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FOAMfrat Studio at 4.1 against SMART STAT's 3.5. FOAMfrat Studio also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (72 vs 2). SMART STAT's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.2). 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

FOAMfrat Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FOAMfrat Studio has 72 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SMART STAT's written reviews are positive against 66% of FOAMfrat Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMART STAT ships an update every 3 months, FOAMfrat Studio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SMART STAT versus FOAMfrat Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMART STATFOAMfrat Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.1 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews65.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings272 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB21 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSimulaids, IncFOAMfrat

Customer experience

SMART STAT

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

FOAMfrat Studio

All ratings72 ratings
Positive73.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative18.1%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral9.8%
Negative24.4%

Bugs and requests

SMART STAT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

FOAMfrat Studio

Reported bugs

26 issues
  • Audio frequently cuts out
  • Video freezes in landscape mode
  • App freezes when changing to landscape
  • Cannot sign in, link does not work
  • Unable to enter bio information, will not save
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  • Black screen when using app
  • Videos glitch out and restart
  • Cannot rewind without starting over
  • Profile link routes to web version which does not load
  • Quiz won't load CEUs
  • Only one video thumbnail visible, won't show video
  • Self-paced section thumbnail does nothing
  • Certification expiration dates not accepted
  • Videos don't load
  • Test does not pop up after watching video
  • Unable to exit back to title menu
  • Cannot access any other content
  • App skips through entire lesson
  • Not letting user move on to next video
  • App works terribly
  • Cannot move on to next video
  • Completely skips through whole program
  • Cannot log in for the first time
  • Doesn't let you go to the next part of the course
  • Cannot complete survey after tests
  • Website keeps redirecting to the app

Requested features

6 requests
  • Upload profile picture
  • 15-second rewind option
  • Offline content review
  • Subtitles for videos
  • Learning pathway option on app
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  • Ability to rotate screen to landscape for videos

In-app purchases

None

SMART STAT

No in-app purchases

None

FOAMfrat Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMART STAT free?
SMART STAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FOAMfrat Studio free?
FOAMfrat Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SMART STAT or FOAMfrat Studio?
FOAMfrat Studio is rated higher. SMART STAT averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while FOAMfrat Studio averages 4.1 from 72 ratings.
Do SMART STAT or FOAMfrat Studio have ads?
Neither SMART STAT nor FOAMfrat Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMART STAT or FOAMfrat Studio?
SMART STAT ships an update every 3 months, and FOAMfrat Studio fortnightly. Most recently, SMART STAT was updated on November 1, 2026 and FOAMfrat Studio on November 3, 2026.

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