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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | CodeBeat | SOS First Aid BLS ACLS PALS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yosef Yasmeh | Michael Alcalde |
Customer experience
CodeBeat
SOS First Aid BLS ACLS PALS
In-app purchases
CodeBeat
No in-app purchases
SOS First Aid BLS ACLS PALS
- BLS Pro$4.991 Month
- BLS Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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