Comparison

ActivSim vs Numics EMS

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

Head to head
About

ActivSim

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
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ActivSim is an educational platform designed to enhance your understanding of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) algorithms and ECG interpretation. Whether you're a healthcare provider, medical student, or emergency response team member, this app provides an interactive learning experience that helps you master ACLS skills. Key Features: • ECG waveform simulation • ACLS algorithm practice • ECG patterns including: – Normal sinus rhythm – Atrial fibrillation – Ventricular tachycardia – Asystole • Vital signs monitoring • Defibrillation and cardioversion simulation Perfect for: • Healthcare providers maintaining ACLS certification • Medical students learning ACLS • Emergency response teams practicing ACLS megacode • Paramedics and EMTs • Medical educators teaching ACLS Download ActivSim today and take your ACLS training to the next level. Practice interpreting ECG rhythms and implementing ACLS algorithms anywhere, anytime. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Numics EMS

Prepare for NREMT certification with a comprehensive study app. It offers structured lessons, adaptive practice questions, flashcards with spaced repetition, and essential clinical field tools. Study offline and get personalized explanations to build real understanding.

Highlights
  • Structured lessons for NREMT modules
  • Flashcards with spaced repetition
  • Adaptive practice questions with explanations
  • Clinical field tools (calculators, ECG reference)
  • Offline study capability
  • Personalized conversational learning
Features
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Numics EMS is the all-in-one study app for EMT and Paramedic students preparing for the NREMT certification exam. Built by an EMS professional, for EMS professionals.- 3-day free trial — try Kai with full access, no subscription required - Flashcards with spaced repetition for every subject Kai doesn't just show you the right answer. Kai teaches you why — conversationally, at your level. Ask follow-up questions, work through scenarios, and build real understanding. It's like having a personal EMS instructor available 24/7. STRUCTURED LESSONS 13 modules covering everything you need for NREMT certification: - Patient Assessment & Scene Management - Airway Management & Ventilation - Cardiac Emergencies & ECG Interpretation - Trauma Assessment & Management - Medical Emergencies - OB/GYN & Pediatric Emergencies - EMS Pharmacology - And more — all aligned with current AHA 2025 guidelines FLASHCARDS WITH SPACED REPETITION Hundreds of pre-built flashcards across every module plus a dedicated EMS Pharmacology drug deck. The app tracks what you know and what you don't, showing you weak cards more often. Create custom decks, bookmark cards, and study your way. ADAPTIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS 1,000+ scenario-based NREMT-style questions with detailed explanations for every answer. Six practice modes including Quick 10, Full Exam simulation, Module Focus, and Weak Areas targeting. Get a question wrong? Tap "Ask Kai" for a conversational breakdown of the concept. CLINICAL FIELD TOOLS - Drip Rate Calculator — gravity and IV pump modes with drug presets for epinephrine, dopamine, amiodarone, ketamine, magnesium, and more - Pediatric Dosing Calculator — weight-based dosing with safety checks - ECG Reference — 71 diagnoses with annotated Lead II & 12-lead tracings WORKS OFFLINE Lessons, flashcards, calculators, and practice questions all work without internet. Study on the ambulance, in the station, or anywhere with no signal. TWO TIERS: - EMT — $29.99 one-time purchase - Paramedic — $19.99/month or $149.99/year Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://numicsems.com/privacy

Screenshots

ActivSim4 screens
Numics EMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Numics EMS at every 5 weeks against ActivSim's every 3 months. ActivSim's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). 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. ActivSim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Numics EMS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ActivSim ships an update every 3 months, Numics EMS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ActivSim versus Numics EMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActivSimNumics EMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB167 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperActiv Life LimitedJOHN MARSHALL IVERSON

Customer experience

ActivSim

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Numics EMS

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ActivSim

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$4.991 Month
  • Annual$44.991 Year
3 purchases

Numics EMS

Subscriptions2
  • Paramedic Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Paramedic Annual3 Days trial$149.991 Year
One-time1
  • EMT Lifetime Access$29.99

Questions

Is ActivSim free?
ActivSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Numics EMS free?
Numics EMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ActivSim or Numics EMS?
ActivSim and Numics EMS are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do ActivSim or Numics EMS have ads?
Neither ActivSim nor Numics EMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ActivSim or Numics EMS?
ActivSim ships an update every 3 months, and Numics EMS every 5 weeks. Most recently, ActivSim was updated on September 30, 2026 and Numics EMS on September 28, 2026.

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