Comparison

APLS Australia vs Ask Elina

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

Head to head
About

APLS Australia

Provides paediatric emergency algorithms for medical professionals in acute care. Features flowcharts for various emergencies, updated for current guidelines. Also offers information on courses and conferences.

Highlights
  • Paediatric emergency algorithms
  • Easy reference flowcharts
  • Cardiac arrest management
  • Anaphylaxis management
  • Newborn life support
  • Course information
  • Conference details
Features
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This app contains paediatric emergency algorithms produced by Advanced Paediatric Life Support, Australia, for medical professionals working in acute care in Australia. Flowcharts are in easy reference format for a wide range of paediatric emergencies, including: • Paediatric Basic Life Support • Advanced Life Support • Cardiac Arrest Management • The Choking Child • Anaphylaxis Management • Bradycardia Management • SVT (Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia) Management • VT (Ventricular Tachycardia) Management • Management of Coma • Status Epilepticus Management • Spinal Imaging, Referral and Clearance • Intubation Checklist • Failed Intubation Checklist • Hyperkalaemia Management • Blood and Fluid Therapy in Trauma • Structured Approach to Emergency Paediatrics • Newborn Life Support - Australian / New Zealand Resuscitation Council These algorithms form part of the three day APLS course, regarded as the international gold standard in paediatric emergency training. They are intended for use by trained medical professionals who have completed a full APLS course in Australia or New Zealand only. Fully updated for 2026 for consistency with current APLS course content, the 7th edition of 'Advanced Paediatric Life Support: A Practical Approach to Emergencies (Australia & New Zealand)' and the latest international consensus guidelines. Elsewhere in the app, discover more about the APLS course and APLS Australia, watch sessions from past Paediatric Acute Care Conferences and find upcoming courses near you.

About

Ask Elina

Features
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Ask Elina – Understand Your Child’s Development Ask Elina is a supportive and insightful app for parents seeking to better understand their child’s development, school readiness, and potential neurodivergent traits. Through a guided, research-based questionnaire, parents receive personalized feedback and helpful recommendations—all designed to empower you on your parenting journey. Key Features: Quick & Guided Assessments Answer simple, structured questions to screen for developmental milestones, social-emotional readiness, and sensory indicators. Tailored Insights Receive categorized results like *Support Needed*, *Mild Indicators*, or *No Issues*, along with actionable next steps. Parental Support Tools Access resources and guidance to boost parental confidence and emotional well-being. Privacy First Your data is kept secure and confidential. Consent is required before using the app. Connect & Learn More Easily reach out to our team, visit our website, or explore expert articles through the app.

Screenshots

APLS Australia4 screens
Ask Elina4 screens

Verdict

The call

APLS Australia and Ask Elina are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
APLS Australia versus Ask Elina: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPLS AustraliaAsk Elina
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB15 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAdvanced Paediatric Life Support, AustraliaKannan Ramalakshmi

In-app purchases

None

APLS Australia

No in-app purchases

None

Ask Elina

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is APLS Australia free?
APLS Australia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ask Elina free?
Ask Elina is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do APLS Australia or Ask Elina have ads?
Neither APLS Australia nor Ask Elina shows ads.

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