Comparison

AED vs The Call Room

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

Head to head
About

AED

This virtual device simulates the sights and sounds of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) with realistic voice instructions. It's designed for educational reference and practice, based on ILCOR and AHA guidelines. It does not replace actual training or certification.

Highlights
  • Realistic sights and sounds
  • Interactive voice instructions
  • Based on ILCOR & AHA guidelines
  • Educational reference tool
  • Virtual device simulation
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This AED Simulator has been designed to serve as a virtual device, with realistic sights and sounds. This highly interactive simulator will have you listening to AED voice instructions over and over again. We hope you find it fun and educational! Disclaimers: This application's content is based on the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) recommended AED guidelines & the American Heart Association (AHA) adopted AED guidelines. Guidelines can be referenced via the links below. Please note this information is open for interpretation and is subject to change at any time. https://www.ilcor.org/publications https://cpr.heart.org/en/resuscitation-science/cpr-and-ecc-guidelines This application in no way replaces actual classroom instruction, does not inform on how to properly use an AED and does not award certification that would otherwise be awarded by an accredited institution or instructor. This application, and the information it contains, does not entitle you to AED Certification and does not qualify you as a trained emergency care provider. This application is not associated with ILCOR, AHA or any other training organization that offers AED training. It is intended for reference and/or educational purposes only! This application does not function as an actual working Automated External Defibrillator! Do not use this application as a point of reference during an actual emergency! In case of emergency - dial 911. Please refer to your specific AED User Manual for complete directions, indications, contraindications, side-effects, training requirements, details about setting up and deploying the device, dangers, warnings, cautions, troubleshooting, maintenance and technical specifications. Additional Information: *The Resuscicare Logo is a registered trademark of Resuscicare, Inc.*

About

The Call Room

This app provides physicians and medical teams with interactive algorithms, simulations, and reference tools based on current AHA/ACLS guidelines. It helps prepare users for codes, consultations, and bedside decisions with confidence. Features include ACLS mastery, code simulation, and a rapid response library.

Highlights
  • Interactive ACLS algorithms
  • Code blue scenario simulator
  • Rapid response scenario library
  • EKG rhythm library
  • ACLS quiz engine
  • Clinical calculators
  • Evidence-based medicine resources
Features
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The Call Room is the modern clinical companion for physicians, residents, and rapid response teams who want to walk into every code, consult, and bedside decision with confidence. Built by physicians around the 2025 AHA/ACLS guidelines, The Call Room combines interactive algorithms, high-fidelity simulations, and evidence-based reference tools in one streamlined app. ==================== WHAT'S INSIDE ==================== > ACLS MASTERY Interactive decision trees for Cardiac Arrest, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, and Post-Arrest Care. Step through every branch the way a real code unfolds - not a static PDF. > CODE SIMULATOR Practice full code blue scenarios with a professional ICU-style vitals monitor, animated EKG rhythm strips, and real-time clinical feedback. VF/Pulseless VT, PEA, asystole, torsades, and more. > RAPID RESPONSE LIBRARY 45+ scenarios aligned to 2025 AHA standards - sepsis, stroke, anaphylaxis, opioid overdose, status epilepticus, transfusion reactions, and beyond. > RHYTHMS OF LIFE A canvas-rendered EKG library with diagnostic-quality tracings. Learn to recognize Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, AV blocks, and lethal rhythms at a glance. > ACLS QUIZ ENGINE Study Mode and Test Mode (50 questions, timed). Every question is mapped to AHA guidelines with detailed explanations. > CLINICAL CALCULATORS NIHSS (full 15-item), MELD, CHA2DS2-VASc, Wells, and more - fast, accurate, and built for bedside use with drop down menus. > EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE Landmark trials, current guidelines, and quality improvement frameworks (Just Culture, Swiss Cheese, FMEA, RCA, Run Charts). > ACUTE STROKE MANAGEMENT Time-critical decision support aligned with the 2026 AHA/ASA stroke guidelines. > CODE NEURO Stroke and neurologic emergency pathway with evidence-based time targets. ==================== WHO IT'S FOR ==================== - Internal medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Prelim and critical care residents - Hospitalists and rapid response team leaders, EMTs - Medical students preparing for clinical rotations - Nurse practitioners and Physician Assistants in acute care - Anyone preparing for ACLS certification or recertification ==================== WHY THE CALL ROOM ==================== * Built by practicing physicians * Aligned with the 2025 AHA/ACLS guidelines * Clean, distraction-free interface designed for the hospital * Works offline-friendly for the moments that matter ==================== EDUCATIONAL USE DISCLAIMER ==================== The Call Room is an educational reference and training tool. It is not a substitute for clinical judgment, institutional protocols, or direct medical supervision. Always defer to your hospital's policies and the most current published guidelines when caring for patients. Walk into your next code ready. Welcome to The Call Room.

Screenshots

AED1 screens
The Call Room4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Call Room at Free against AED's $0.99. The Call Room also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

The Call Room is free to download; AED costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AED against 5.0 for The Call Room. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AED ships an update every 3 weeks, The Call Room every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AED versus The Call Room: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAEDThe Call Room
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.214.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB195 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperResuscicare, Inc.TAUQEER RAHAT

In-app purchases

None

AED

No in-app purchases

None

The Call Room

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AED free?
AED costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Call Room free?
The Call Room is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AED or The Call Room?
AED and The Call Room are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do AED or The Call Room have ads?
Neither AED nor The Call Room shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AED or The Call Room?
AED ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Call Room every 4 days. Most recently, AED was updated on October 9, 2026 and The Call Room on October 1, 2026.

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