Comparison

CPR+AED Basics vs PacMeta AED

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 AED

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AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Game is one of Pacific Meta’s BCLS (basic cardiac life support) games. It has been crafted to train both healthcare and non-healthcare workers in the procedures prior to the use of the AED as well as operating the AED in a safe and effective manner. The game leads the player through multiple scenarios to equip the player on the appropriate responses given these varying scenarios. The AED Game will help train the player to operate the AED competently, confidently and safely.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PacMeta AED at none against CPR+AED Basics's 1. PacMeta AED also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). CPR+AED Basics's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price 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 AED asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CPR+AED Basics ships an update monthly, PacMeta AED every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
CPR+AED Basics versus PacMeta AED: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCPR+AED BasicsPacMeta AED
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks 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 MB333 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperAttainment CompanyPacific Meta

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CPR+AED Basics

One-time1
  • Full Version$99.99
None

PacMeta AED

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CPR+AED Basics free?
CPR+AED Basics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PacMeta AED free?
PacMeta AED is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CPR+AED Basics or PacMeta AED have ads?
Neither CPR+AED Basics nor PacMeta AED shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CPR+AED Basics or PacMeta AED?
CPR+AED Basics ships an update monthly, and PacMeta AED every 2 weeks. Most recently, CPR+AED Basics was updated on September 16, 2026 and PacMeta AED on September 13, 2026.

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