# ActivSim vs BoxVitals

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ActivSim at 15.6 against BoxVitals's 26.4. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ActivSim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BoxVitals sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ActivSim against 5.0 for BoxVitals. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActivSim | BoxVitals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activsim/id6747092947/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxvitals/id6767670601/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Activ Life Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802489978) | [Christopher Sigler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805409740) |

## What reviewers say

### ActivSim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activsim/id6747092947)

This educational platform offers interactive simulations for mastering Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) algorithms and ECG interpretation. It's designed for healthcare professionals, students, and emergency responders to practice critical skills.

**Highlights:** ECG waveform simulation, ACLS algorithm practice, ECG pattern recognition, Vital signs monitoring, Defibrillation simulation, Cardioversion simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $44.99 | per year |


### BoxVitals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxvitals/id6767670601)

This app simulates a patient monitor for medical training, allowing instructors to control vital signs and scenarios. Learners can view the monitor and practice responses in realistic emergency situations.

**Highlights:** Live patient monitor display, Instructor-controlled vitals, ECG, pleth, and EtCO2 waveforms, 12-lead ECG printouts, Pacing and defibrillation actions, Scenario builder

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BoxVitals Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActivSim free?

ActivSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BoxVitals free?

BoxVitals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ActivSim or BoxVitals?

ActivSim and BoxVitals are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do ActivSim or BoxVitals have ads?

Neither ActivSim nor BoxVitals shows ads.

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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.*