Comparison

DART Sim Pro vs ACLS Practice Test Exam

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

Head to head
About

DART Sim Pro

This advanced simulator transforms your device into a realistic cardiac monitor and defibrillator for medical training. It offers flexible control over training scenarios, including custom ECG playback and live CPR feedback, without requiring proprietary hardware.

Highlights
  • Realistic cardiac monitor & defibrillator simulation
  • Live CPR feedback
  • Custom ECG playback and upload
  • Editable training scenarios
  • Defibrillation and pacing practice
  • Instructor-only controls
  • Free lifetime updates
Features
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DART Sim Pro – Advanced ECG & Defibrillator Simulator Perfect For licensed institutions and instructors. Enter your issued DART Sim Pro license to activate. No in-app purchases. Train like a pro with the most flexible and affordable simulation software for ACLS, PALS, and EMS education. DART Sim Pro transforms your iPad into a realistic cardiac monitor & defibrillator simulator designed for instructors, hospitals, EMS programs, and nursing schools. Always up to date on the most current BLS/ACLS/PALS guidelines, it provides unmatched control for realistic training — no proprietary hardware or manikin required. Key Features Live CPR Feedback – Connect with the SimCPR Watch for real-time compression depth, recoil, rate, and CCF data. Custom ECG Playback – Upload or draw your own ECGs and play them live in Lead II or full 12-lead mode. Custom ECG's can also be added to custom or current DART Sim scenarios. Enhanced Media Panel – Instantly display videos, sound files, and pictures during any training scenario or on the fly. Editable Scenarios – Create and save your own scenarios with rhythms, vitals, medications, labs, and X-rays. Defibrillation & Pacing – Practice synchronized cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, and defib energy 1–360J. Add shock standby rhythms to play after a cardioversion/shock. Instructor-Only Controls – Students cannot alter what’s programmed, ensuring controlled, realistic training. Free Lifetime Updates – Always up to date with the latest guidelines. Why DART Sim Pro? No proprietary manikin or hardware required Perfect for ACLS, PALS, NRP, paramedic, and nursing programs Portable, cost-effective, and classroom-ready Used by hospitals, universities, and EMS programs worldwide Subscription Options For licensed institutions and instructors only. Enter your issued DART Sim Pro license to activate. No in-app purchases. Additional licensing available for institutions and bundles Upgrade your training with DART Sim Pro and bring true-to-life resuscitation scenarios to your classroom — anytime, anywhere. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ACLS Practice Test Exam

Features
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Study for your ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) exam with original practice questions written for this app from the publicly available current AHA ACLS guidelines. Every question has a clear explanation. WHAT YOU GET - The ACLS surveys and team dynamics, the adult cardiac arrest algorithm, rhythm recognition, the bradycardia and tachycardia algorithms, and post-cardiac-arrest care. - A clear explanation for every question. - Timed practice tests that mirror the real exam style. - Progress saved on your device, no sign-up, works offline. ORIGINAL & SAFE Every question is written for this app from public study material. Nothing is copied from any real exam, test pool or third-party question bank. FREE TO START Practice free, then a single one-time purchase unlocks the full question bank and unlimited timed tests, no ads, no subscription, no account. NOTE Unofficial study and practice app. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the American Heart Association (AHA) or any certifying body. For learning only; does not grant certification, guarantee passing any course, and is not medical advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://flysky-privacy.pages.dev

Screenshots

DART Sim Pro4 screens
ACLS Practice Test Exam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ACLS Practice Test Exam at every 10 days against DART Sim Pro's every 2 months. ACLS Practice Test Exam also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. DART Sim Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $149.99 per year and ACLS Practice Test Exam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DART Sim Pro ships an update every 2 months, ACLS Practice Test Exam every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DART Sim Pro versus ACLS Practice Test Exam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDART Sim ProACLS Practice Test Exam
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB25 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSTAR CPR San Diegofly sky pty ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DART Sim Pro

Subscriptions1
  • DART Sim Pro - Annual$149.991 Year
One-time1
  • DART Sim Pro Lifetime License$849.99
4 purchases

ACLS Practice Test Exam

Subscriptions2
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support$6.997 Days
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support$16.991 Month
One-time2
  • Unlock Full Question Bank$4.99
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support$69.99

Questions

Is DART Sim Pro free?
DART Sim Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ACLS Practice Test Exam free?
ACLS Practice Test Exam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DART Sim Pro or ACLS Practice Test Exam have ads?
Neither DART Sim Pro nor ACLS Practice Test Exam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DART Sim Pro or ACLS Practice Test Exam?
DART Sim Pro ships an update every 2 months, and ACLS Practice Test Exam every 10 days. Most recently, DART Sim Pro was updated on September 8, 2026 and ACLS Practice Test Exam on September 19, 2026.

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