VisualGuide vs First Aid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VisualGuide
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First Aid
Provides step-by-step voice instructions for emergency situations, including CPR and AED use. Features an SOS button, nearby defibrillator map, and offline access to protocols. Optional features include a CPR trainer and family medical profiles.
- Step-by-step voice instructions
- SOS emergency call button
- Offline protocol access
- CPR metronome
- Nearby AED map
- Emergency contact notification
- Optional CPR trainer
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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) • SOS Button: Call the emergency number with a single tap. • “I don’t know what to do”: Answer 3 questions to find the right protocol. • 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. • CPR with a metronome at the recommended rate; the screen stays on during the guide. • Map of nearby defibrillators (AEDs), also available offline. • Notify your emergency contacts with your location in one tap. • Widget and Siri Shortcuts to get help instantly. • Protocols are stored on your device and work offline. PREPARE WITH SOS PLUS (OPTIONAL) • CPR trainer with a rhythm score. • Quizzes for each protocol to test your knowledge. • First-aid kit with expiration alerts. • 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: VisualGuide at none against First Aid's 5. VisualGuide also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). First Aid's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 10 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. First Aid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. VisualGuide asks for nothing beyond the download.
VisualGuide ships an update every 10 months, First Aid every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VisualGuide | First Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 421 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | GOOD CYCLE SYSTEM INC. | TRISIMIO SL |
In-app purchases
VisualGuide
No in-app purchases
First Aid
- SOS Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
- SOS Plus Yearly14 Days trial$8.991 Year
- A little support$1.99
- Extra support$3.99
- Generous support$8.99








