Comparison

CPR+AED Basics vs PacMeta CPR

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

Head to head
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).

About

PacMeta CPR

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CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) Game is one of Pacific Meta’s BCLS (basic cardiac life support) games. It is designed to provide both healthcare and non-healthcare workers virtual training in the procedures in performing CPR. The game presents several scenarios from which the player will learn the appropriate actions to be taken given the differing scenarios. The CPR Game will help train the player to perform CPR competently, confidently and effectively.

Screenshots

PacMeta CPR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PacMeta CPR at none against CPR+AED Basics's 1. PacMeta CPR also leads on device support (3 vs 1). CPR+AED Basics's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. CPR+AED Basics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PacMeta CPR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CPR+AED Basics ships an update monthly, PacMeta CPR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
CPR+AED Basics versus PacMeta CPR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCPR+AED BasicsPacMeta CPR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better14.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size318 MB320 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperAttainment CompanyPacific Meta

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CPR+AED Basics

One-time1
  • Full Version$99.99
None

PacMeta CPR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CPR+AED Basics free?
CPR+AED Basics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PacMeta CPR free?
PacMeta CPR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CPR+AED Basics or PacMeta CPR have ads?
Neither CPR+AED Basics nor PacMeta CPR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CPR+AED Basics or PacMeta CPR?
CPR+AED Basics ships an update monthly, and PacMeta CPR fortnightly. Most recently, CPR+AED Basics was updated on September 16, 2026 and PacMeta CPR on September 9, 2026.

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