Comparison

CodeBeat vs SOS First Aid BLS ACLS PALS

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

Head to head
About

CodeBeat

This application serves as a CPR metronome and ACLS guide for medical professionals. It provides distinct ventilation tones to prevent hyperventilation and tracks critical intervals. It also includes a quick reference action list and an educational handbook for advanced cardiac life support.

Highlights
  • CPR metronome with distinct ventilation tones
  • Tracks epinephrine and rhythm check intervals
  • Quick reference action list
  • Educational handbook for ACLS
  • Covers H&T differentials and leadership scripts
Features
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CodeBeat is a CPR metronome and ACLS guide built for physicians leading codes. Unlike other metronomes for chest compressions, CodeBeat is the only one that also includes distinct ventilation tones, helping prevent one of the most common mistakes in CPR—hyperventilation.  Other features: - Tracks epinephrine and rhythm check intervals.  - Quick reference action list for immediate actions and reversible causes of cardiac arrest - Educational handbook covering ACLS rhythms, H&T differentials, and leadership scripts for running the room.  This app was made by Joseph Yasmeh MD. It is for educational/training use only and not a diagnostic or treatment tool.

About

SOS First Aid BLS ACLS PALS

Prepare for your AHA Basic Life Support certification with practice quizzes, AI-powered explanations, and scenario-based learning. Track your progress, identify weak areas, and manage your certification details to avoid unexpected expirations.

Highlights
  • Practice quizzes covering AHA BLS topics
  • Instant feedback with detailed explanations
  • AI-generated clinical scenarios
  • AI assistant for BLS protocol questions
  • Certification tracker for expiration dates
  • Unlimited quizzes and AI scenarios with Pro
Features
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SOS First Aid is a pocket study guide for American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS and First Aid CPR/AED, built on the 2025 guidelines. Nurses, EMTs, paramedics, students and first responders use it to prep for class, pass the exam and stay sharp on shift. FOUR COURSES IN ONE APP - BLS: adult, child and infant CPR, AED use, choking relief, opioid emergencies - ACLS: cardiac arrest, tachycardia, bradycardia, post-arrest care and drug dosing - PALS: pediatric arrest, respiratory distress, shock and weight-based dosing - First Aid CPR/AED: everyday emergencies for workplace and community responders PROTOCOLS, STEP BY STEP Every protocol is broken into clear, numbered steps you can scan in seconds. PRACTICE THE REAL EXAM - Quick Quiz: 10 questions in about 5 minutes - Full Exam: 25 questions, just like test day - Weak Spots: retry the questions you missed - AI Scenarios: realistic clinical cases with plain-language explanations ASK THE AI ASSISTANT Ask anything about compression rates, AED use, rhythms, drug dosing and more. Answers are based on AHA 2025 guidelines. CERTIFICATION TRACKER Store your BLS, ACLS and PALS cards with issue and expiration dates and see at a glance which ones are expiring soon. PRO FEATURES Upgrade to Pro for unlimited quizzes, the full exam, unlimited AI scenarios and chat, and the certification tracker. For education and reference only. In a life-threatening emergency, always call 911. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cprwestcovina.com/privacy-policy-app

Screenshots

CodeBeat3 screens
SOS First Aid BLS ACLS PALS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeBeat at none against SOS First Aid BLS ACLS PALS's 2. CodeBeat also leads on iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.2). SOS First Aid BLS ACLS PALS's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. SOS First Aid BLS ACLS PALS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CodeBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CodeBeat against 5.0 for SOS First Aid BLS ACLS PALS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CodeBeat versus SOS First Aid BLS ACLS PALS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeBeatSOS First Aid BLS ACLS PALS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.5 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYosef YasmehMichael Alcalde

Customer experience

CodeBeat

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

SOS First Aid BLS ACLS PALS

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CodeBeat

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SOS First Aid BLS ACLS PALS

Subscriptions2
  • BLS Pro$4.991 Month
  • BLS Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is CodeBeat free?
CodeBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SOS First Aid BLS ACLS PALS free?
SOS First Aid BLS ACLS PALS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CodeBeat or SOS First Aid BLS ACLS PALS?
CodeBeat and SOS First Aid BLS ACLS PALS are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do CodeBeat or SOS First Aid BLS ACLS PALS have ads?
Neither CodeBeat nor SOS First Aid BLS ACLS PALS shows ads.

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