Comparison

CCF Trainer vs Surgical Tech Exam Prep

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

Head to head
About

CCF Trainer

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Master Your CPR Performance & Emergency Response! CCF Trainer is the ultimate simulation and logging tool designed for EMS professionals, paramedics, medical students, and first responders. Optimize your Chest Compression Fraction (CCF) in real-time and elevate the quality of your life-saving skills. Key Features: - Live CCF Tracking: Intuitively manage CPR start/stop and monitor your real-time CCF percentage. An automatic progress timer starts the moment CPR stops, keeping your training immersive and realistic. - Fully Customizable Protocols: Beyond standard CPR training — create and edit up to 20 custom treatments in your own words. Tap your custom buttons during training to log actions instantly. - Advanced Analytics & Graphs: Visualize your training sessions with detailed graphs. Analyze CPR duration, interruption times, and executed treatments to identify areas for improvement. - Smart Logging & Search: Add quick memos and notes during training. Organize your logs into folders, and search past sessions by date, CCF range, or free text. - Global Standard: Fully localized and supported in 11 languages. Elevate your training quality today! Disclaimer: This app is an educational and training tool intended for simulation purposes only. It is NOT a medical device and should not be used in actual clinical emergencies or for medical diagnostics. Subscription Information: A subscription is required to access all features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Supported Languages: English, 日本語, 简体中文, 繁體中文, Deutsch, Français, 한국어, Español, Norsk (Bokmål), العربية, Português Privacy Policy: https://elegant-sardine-aad.notion.site/CCF-Trainer-Privacy-Policy-318fc15046a480a38351ee4a85801ec3 Terms of Service: https://elegant-sardine-aad.notion.site/CCF-Trainer-Terms-of-Service-319fc15046a48050a175d43f6fa3ca04 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Surgical Tech Exam Prep

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Surgical Tech Exam Prep is a paid CST certification practice app for surgical technologists preparing for the NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist exam. A SUBSCRIPTION OR LIFETIME PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO USE THIS APP. There is no free tier. WHAT YOU GET • 2,000+ original multiple-choice questions mapped to the public CST content outline • Domains: preoperative prep, intraoperative procedures, postoperative care, administrative duties, sterilization & equipment, anatomy & physiology, microbiology, and surgical pharmacology • Full-length timed mocks — 175 questions at a 4-hour pace with realistic domain weighting • Quick practice, practice-by-domain, weak-area drills, and review of missed + bookmarked items • Flashcards with spaced repetition for sterile technique and high-yield facts • Progress dashboard: readiness %, per-domain mastery, streak, and exam-day countdown • Detailed rationales after every question • Works offline — no ads, no analytics SDKs, no account required SUBSCRIPTIONS (USD; price may vary by country) • Monthly Access — $9.99 per month • Annual Access — $49.99 per year (3-day free trial for eligible Apple Accounts) • Lifetime Access — $99.99 one-time (not a subscription) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/surgical-tech-exam-prep/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/surgical-tech-exam-prep/support.html DISCLAIMER Surgical Tech Exam Prep is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with, authorized, endorsed by, or sponsored by NBSTSA, AST, or any certifying body. CST® and Certified Surgical Technologist® are trademarks of their respective owners. This app is for exam preparation only and does not provide medical advice or patient-care guidance. Always verify current exam requirements with NBSTSA.

Screenshots

CCF Trainer4 screens
Surgical Tech Exam Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CCF Trainer at 14.0.0 against Surgical Tech Exam Prep's 17.0. 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. CCF Trainer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Surgical Tech Exam Prep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
CCF Trainer versus Surgical Tech Exam Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCCF TrainerSurgical Tech Exam Prep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBLISS RAYMD Shahariar Nazim Joy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CCF Trainer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly Plan7 Days trial$2.991 Month
2 purchases

Surgical Tech Exam Prep

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Annual Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is CCF Trainer free?
CCF Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surgical Tech Exam Prep free?
Surgical Tech Exam Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CCF Trainer or Surgical Tech Exam Prep have ads?
Neither CCF Trainer nor Surgical Tech Exam Prep shows ads.

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