Comparison

CCRN vs Code Timer 2

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

Head to head
About

CCRN

Prepare for the CCRN exam with expert-led lectures, over 1,000 practice questions with detailed rationales, and live webinars. This comprehensive review tool helps build confidence for critical care nursing.

Highlights
  • 1000+ practice questions
  • Detailed rationales for questions
  • 13+ hours of on-demand video lectures
  • Live interactive webinars
  • Performance dashboards
  • Tutor and timed test modes
Features
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Are you ready to elevate your critical care expertise and ace the CCRN exam? Archer Review’s CCRN program is designed to help you succeed with expert-led, ANCC-accredited on-demand lectures and interactive webinars. Put your knowledge to the test with our comprehensive QBank, featuring 1,000+ high-yield questions aligned with the AACN test plan. With Archer Review, you’re not just preparing for the exam—you’re building the confidence to provide exceptional care to your critically ill patients! Over several years, Archer Review has provided affordable and successful courses for nursing students, medical students, nurses, advanced practice providers, and physicians. Archer applies a high-yield focused test preparation strategy to help you prepare SMART. Good test-prep courses need not be pricey, and Archer is moving forward with this single motto. Since 2020, about 200,000 nursing students and nurses have trusted Archer Review and have reported high pass rates. Archer CCRN products include: 1. Access to 1000+ practice questions that cover concepts directly related to the CCRN exam 1.1 The power of rationales: In-depth and detailed explanations (rationales). Additional information sections provide extra details, while the body of the rationale provides focused information. Multiple concepts are explained in a single question, so you understand why a specific option is incorrect. 1.2 Challenging questions: The questions will challenge you, but that is the goal. Learning is enhanced under stress- we use this scientific concept so you study and retain the information better. Review your performance, weak or strong, under previous tests 1.3 Tutor/ Test and Timed modes: Tutor mode allows you to see the rationale immediately, whereas timed mode simulates the actual testing atmosphere. Create comprehensive tests on the go or take only practice questions from your weak areas via system-based question review. 1.4 Performance dashboards to analyze your weak and strong areas. System by system breakdown of performance. 2. 13+ hours of on-demand video lectures over 11 modules 2.1 Video lecture material directly related to concepts from the AACN test plan for the CCRN exam. 2.2 Each module is broken down into bite-sized, digestible pieces in order to fully customize the learning experience. Choose what you learn on any given study day, with videos broken down by concept area. 3. Free live webinars 3.1 Webinars enable an interactive learning environment where you can test your knowledge alongside peers and the instructor. Terms and conditions: https://archerreview.com/terms-and-conditions

About

Code Timer 2

This app provides precise timing tools for training scenarios, featuring customizable timers, event logging, and visual/audio alerts. It aids in following current training guidelines for educational and practice simulations.

Highlights
  • One-tap start/pause timer
  • 2-minute cycle timer with alerts
  • Customizable medication timer
  • Visual and audio alerts
  • Rhythm-based protocol guidance
  • Comprehensive event logging
  • Adjustable metronome
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Useful timing tool ensures your training scenarios follow current training guidelines while providing precise timing and comprehensive event logging. - Total event Timer with start/pause control. - CPR Timer: 2-minute CPR cycle timer with automatic alerts. - EPI Timer: 3-5 minute medication timer with customizable duration. - Visual and audio alerts when timers expire. - Rhythm-Based Protocol Guidance with Color-coded interface for quick visual reference. - History Event Logging (Detailed event summaries with timestamps). - Adjustable 100, 110, and 120 BPM metronome. - Events are automatically recovered if the app closes unexpectedly. - Chest Compression Fractions (CCF) is calculated.. - PAUSE button, allows user to pause CPR timer. - Airway time is logged in Event Log. This app is designed for education, training, simulation, and practice scenarios.

Screenshots

CCRN4 screens
Code Timer 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code Timer 2 at none against CCRN's 2. Code Timer 2 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). CCRN's advantage is ratings volume (149 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. CCRN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per 3 months. Code Timer 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Code Timer 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CCRN has 149 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CCRN versus Code Timer 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCCRNCode Timer 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (149 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings149 — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB2 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperArcher ReviewPatrick Antonini

Customer experience

CCRN

All ratings149 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Code Timer 2

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CCRN

Subscriptions2
  • CCRN Combo - 3 months$69.993 Months
  • CCRN Combo (QBank + OnDemand)$209.991 Year
None

Code Timer 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CCRN free?
CCRN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code Timer 2 free?
Code Timer 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CCRN or Code Timer 2?
Code Timer 2 is rated higher. CCRN averages 4.8 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while Code Timer 2 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do CCRN or Code Timer 2 have ads?
Neither CCRN nor Code Timer 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CCRN or Code Timer 2?
CCRN ships an update weekly, and Code Timer 2 weekly. Most recently, CCRN was updated on September 28, 2026 and Code Timer 2 on September 17, 2026.

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