Lucia SOS vs BiVA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lucia SOS
Learn essential first aid techniques with this free educational application. It provides clear instructions through text, audio, and animations, recognized by health associations, to help you respond effectively in emergencies.
- Basic first aid instruction
- Written instructions
- Audio guidance
- Animations
- Procedures recognized by health associations
- Emergency response help
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Lucia SOS is a free app that teaches basic first aid through written instructions, audio, and animations. Its procedures are recognized by medical and health associations. It offers guidance aligned with safety standards, helping in emergencies. **Disclaimer:** The information provided by this mobile app is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or accessed through this app. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.
BiVA
This app provides access to academic databases for students, teachers, and researchers. It simplifies searching, reading, and downloading educational resources. An access credential is required for authorized users.
- Access academic databases
- Search by keyword
- Read articles online
- Download educational content
- Access external research links
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BiVA – Adventist Virtual Library BiVA is the official App of the Adventist Virtual Library, designed to offer access to multiple academic databases through the EBSCO platform and is designed especially for students, teachers and researchers. The BiVA simplifies researching, reading online, and downloading educational resources. With the BiVA you can: - Search by keyword. - Read articles and documents directly from the app. - Download content for future consultations. - Access external links to further your research. It requires an access credential. The BiVA App is part of the Inter-American Division and serves the Inter-American Adventist Educational System but is available exclusively to its authorized users.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BiVA at every 4 days against Lucia SOS's every 3 weeks. BiVA also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lucia SOS against 5.0 for BiVA. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Lucia SOS ships an update every 3 weeks, BiVA every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Lucia SOS | BiVA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GRUPO LEO S.A. | Inter-American Division Inc |
Customer experience
Lucia SOS
BiVA
In-app purchases
Lucia SOS
No in-app purchases
BiVA
No in-app purchases









