Comparison

PoCUS Pocket Trainer vs ResusBuddy

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

Head to head
About

PoCUS Pocket Trainer

Features
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The app trains the most difficult part of learning ultrasound: understanding how probe position translates into the image. By directly linking probe movement, anatomy, and ultrasound appearance, users develop an intuitive spatial understanding of ultrasound. Move a virtual ultrasound probe across a realistic 3D human body and watch the ultrasound image update in real time. Reveal the anatomy beneath the skin and see how organ position creates the ultrasound view. CORE CONCEPT • Real-time coupling of probe position, orientation, and ultrasound image • Synchronized 3D anatomy for spatial reference • Turn your phone into a virtual ultrasound probe (in combination with screen sharing) • Designed specifically for point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) training FEATURES • Interactive probe positioning, with swipe gestures or by tilting your phone • Real-time ultrasound image simulation • Linked 3D anatomy visualization • Anatomical labels • Visualization of typical free-fluid spaces TARGET AUDIENCE • Medical students • Residents (Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care, Anesthesiology) • Emergency physicians • Intensivists • Prehospital emergency medicine • Anesthesiologists • General practitioners INTENDED USE PoCUS Pocket Trainer is intended for education and training only. It does not provide medical advice or diagnostic functionality. DISCLAIMER This app does not perform real ultrasound examinations, does not transform your device into an ultrasound machine, and is not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://haselhoffherzog.com/privacy/

About

ResusBuddy

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ResusBuddy — ACLS & PALS Resuscitation Training Aid Master cardiac arrest management with real-time guidance based on the 2025 AHA guidelines. ResusBuddy is an educational tool designed for medical students, nurses, and healthcare professionals to practice and learn ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) protocols. Features: Step-by-step cardiac arrest algorithm guidance Real-time CPR cycle timer with rhythm check reminders Medication dosing reference (adult and weight-based pediatric) Bradycardia and tachycardia assessment modules Session history to review and learn from practice scenarios Works offline — no internet required Available in English and 24 other languages. For educational and training purposes only. Not intended for clinical use or as a medical device.

Screenshots

PoCUS Pocket Trainer4 screens
ResusBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ResusBuddy at none against PoCUS Pocket Trainer's 3. PoCUS Pocket Trainer's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. PoCUS Pocket Trainer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ResusBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
PoCUS Pocket Trainer versus ResusBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoCUS Pocket TrainerResusBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEltjo HaselhoffGiacomo Ramponi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PoCUS Pocket Trainer

Subscriptions3
  • One-week subscription$4.997 Days
  • One-month subscription$9.991 Month
  • One-year subscription$19.991 Year
None

ResusBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PoCUS Pocket Trainer free?
PoCUS Pocket Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ResusBuddy free?
ResusBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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