Comparison

Lucia SOS vs BiVA

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Basic first aid instruction
  • Written instructions
  • Audio guidance
  • Animations
  • Procedures recognized by health associations
  • Emergency response help
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Lucia SOS4 screens
BiVA3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 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 Lucia SOS against 5.0 for BiVA. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lucia SOS ships an update every 3 weeks, BiVA every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Lucia SOS versus BiVA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLucia SOSBiVA
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGRUPO LEO S.A.Inter-American Division Inc

Customer experience

Lucia SOS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BiVA

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lucia SOS

No in-app purchases

None

BiVA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lucia SOS free?
Lucia SOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BiVA free?
BiVA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lucia SOS or BiVA?
Lucia SOS and BiVA are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Lucia SOS or BiVA have ads?
Neither Lucia SOS nor BiVA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lucia SOS or BiVA?
Lucia SOS ships an update every 3 weeks, and BiVA every 4 days. Most recently, Lucia SOS was updated on October 30, 2026 and BiVA on October 30, 2026.

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