Comparison

CodeBeat vs Step & Star

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

Step & Star

This app helps create visual schedules for children and adults with predictable routines. It uses "First, Then" picture cards to guide users through tasks, offering audio prompts and celebrations upon completion. It's designed to build independence and reduce anxiety through clear, step-by-step guidance.

Highlights
  • First-Then visual schedule creation
  • Step-by-step auto-advancing cards
  • Built-in symbol library and custom photos
  • Text-to-speech and custom voice recording
  • Optional countdown timers
  • Celebrations for task completion
  • Multiple user profiles
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Step & Star turns everyday routines into simple "First, Then" picture cards — show what to do now, and the good thing that comes next. Step & Star is for kids and adults who do their best when they can see what comes next — and for the parents, teachers, and therapists who cheer them on. Predictable routines bring calm, confidence, and a lot more "I did it!" moments — whether it's one child at home or a whole classroom. Setting up a board takes seconds. Then they see one big, friendly card at a time — tap to hear it read aloud, finish the step, and watch it advance with a little celebration. WHY FAMILIES AND CLASSROOMS LOVE IT Predictable routines ease anxiety Builds independence and confidence Works at home, school, and in therapy FEATURES First-Then boards that auto-advance step by step Cards from a built-in symbol library, your own photos, or safe web image search Every card reads aloud, or record your own voice Optional countdown timers with a gentle chime Celebrations when a reward or the finish is reached Multiple profiles to keep each child or student separate Caregiver PIN lock so the board can be handed over safely Works offline, with data stored privately on your device FREE AND PREMIUM Free to use with one profile, multiple boards, the symbol library, photos, text-to-speech, timers, and celebrations. Premium unlocks unlimited profiles and boards, safe web image search, and custom voice recordings, available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Made with care for the people who need it most. Step & Star Premium is available as an auto-renewable subscription or a one-time purchase: Monthly — $3.99 per month Yearly — $19.99 per year (includes a 7-day free trial) Lifetime — $49.99, one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your device's App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://myday-support.com/step-%26-star-privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CodeBeat3 screens
Step & Star4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeBeat at none against Step & Star's 3. Step & Star's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). 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. Step & Star sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 Step & Star. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CodeBeat versus Step & Star: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeBeatStep & Star
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYosef YasmehEmily Smith

Customer experience

CodeBeat

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

Step & Star

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

In-app purchases

None

CodeBeat

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Step & Star

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

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

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