# SimShockPad vs EMS Pathfinder

The clearest difference is rating: EMS Pathfinder at 5.0 against SimShockPad's 1.0. EMS Pathfinder also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). SimShockPad's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

EMS Pathfinder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMS Pathfinder has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SimShockPad ships an update weekly, EMS Pathfinder every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimShockPad | EMS Pathfinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simshockpad/id6746765214/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ems-pathfinder/id6752676004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 136 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pablo Kessler Saiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818393128) | [FULLCODE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840533567) |

## What reviewers say

### SimShockPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simshockpad/id6746765214)

This interactive simulator trains users to manage critical hemodynamic situations like heart failure, bleeding, and septic shock. Make rapid, accurate decisions under pressure using a variety of therapies and advanced treatments to keep patients alive.

**Highlights:** Three pathological modes (heart failure, bleeding, sepsis), Seven combinable therapies with dose-dependent effects, Advanced treatments for specific conditions, Multiparameter real-time monitoring, Adjustable difficulty and game speed, Multilingual interface, Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and macOS

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### EMS Pathfinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ems-pathfinder/id6752676004)

This medical reference app provides EMS professionals and students with offline access to protocols, medications, and clinical tools. It features interactive flowcharts, a searchable drug index, and various assessment scales, all designed for quick access on mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Offline access to protocols and medications, Interactive flowcharts and algorithms, Searchable drug index with dosing calculators, Clinical assessment scales (GCS, APGAR, etc.), CPR timer and incident tracker, Hospital Finder tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimShockPad free?

SimShockPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EMS Pathfinder free?

EMS Pathfinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SimShockPad or EMS Pathfinder?

EMS Pathfinder is rated higher. SimShockPad averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while EMS Pathfinder averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do SimShockPad or EMS Pathfinder have ads?

Neither SimShockPad nor EMS Pathfinder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimShockPad or EMS Pathfinder?

SimShockPad ships an update weekly, and EMS Pathfinder every 5 weeks. Most recently, SimShockPad was updated on October 10, 2026 and EMS Pathfinder on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*