First Aid vs First Aid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
First Aid
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Learn to save lives with step-by-step first aid guides, created by a medical doctor and designed for everyone. The app includes a free-forever Quick Guide with essential life-saving maneuvers, available to all users. Get full access to detailed procedures for CPR, choking, bleeding, other emergencies and tests updated every month with the optional subscription. Subscription The app offers an auto-renewing Annual Subscription for $2.99/year with a 7-day free trial. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.Β You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA) Please see the Standard Apple Licensed Application End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
First Aid
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When someone needs help, every second counts. First Aid: CPR & AED Guide provides step-by-step voice instructions to help you know what to do until professional help arrives. Download for free. All emergency features are free, forever. IN AN EMERGENCY (FREE) β’ SOS Button: Call the emergency number with a single tap. β’ βI donβt know what to doβ: Answer 3 questions to find the right protocol. β’ 28 voice-guided protocols: CPR for adults, children, and infants, choking (Heimlich maneuver), bleeding, burns, stroke, heart attack, anaphylaxis, seizures, drowning, hypoglycemia, asthma attacks, and more. β’ CPR with a metronome at the recommended rate; the screen stays on during the guide. β’ Map of nearby defibrillators (AEDs), also available offline. β’ Notify your emergency contacts with your location in one tap. β’ Widget and Siri Shortcuts to get help instantly. β’ Protocols are stored on your device and work offline. PREPARE WITH SOS PLUS (OPTIONAL) β’ CPR trainer with a rhythm score. β’ Quizzes for each protocol to test your knowledge. β’ First-aid kit with expiration alerts. β’ Medical profiles for the whole family: allergies, medications, and other info useful for first responders. SOS Plus includes a 14-day free trial and can be shared with Family Sharing. SOURCES The protocols are based on guidelines from the European Resuscitation Council (ERC 2025), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and the American Heart Association (AHA). IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER This app is a support guide and does not replace professional medical care or first-aid training. In an emergency, always call the local emergency number (911 in the US). SUBSCRIPTION SOS Plus is an auto-renewing annual or monthly subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aidkitsos.trimonkey.es/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Aid at none against First Aid's 1. First Aid also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). First Aid's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. First Aid sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. First Aid asks for nothing beyond the download.
First Aid ships an update monthly, First Aid every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | First Aid | First Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Guidolin Maurizio | TRISIMIO SL |
In-app purchases
First Aid
- Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$2.991 Year
First Aid
No in-app purchases








