Comparison

PA EMS Protocols vs AEMT PASS

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

Head to head
About

PA EMS Protocols

This app provides emergency medical responders in Pennsylvania with the latest protocols and hospital data. It offers fast updates, search functionality, and access to state and regional information, including EMS bulletins and scope of practice.

Highlights
  • Latest protocols and hospital data
  • Fast content updates
  • Search functionality
  • Dark mode for night shifts
  • Access to PA Medic
  • State and regional information
Features
Currently charting
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If you are an Emergency Medical Responder, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, Critical Care Paramedic, Nurse, student, or other medical professional in Pennsylvania looking for an app with the latest protocols and hospital data, iHarig's protocol app is the app for you! This application hosts the fastest updates, works on all platforms, features dark mode for night shifters, and features searching, quick access to PA Medic right within the app, and important state/regional information beyond just displaying protocols. NEW in this release: offline mode with starred protocols, universal search across all levels, useful tools (timers, calculators, and other conversions), and an automatically tracked recently viewed list. With fast (and sharable) updates to content, resources like EMS information bulletins, regional protocols and pilot forms, scope of practice, med lists, hospital data, and other third-party resources curated by iHarig are right at your fingertips! Note, to use offline mode you must initially download protocols with a live connection. The app will periodically check for updates to resources in the background when a live connection is available. PA Medic Hospital information requires a live internet connection. It is the user's responsibility to ensure they are using the latest version of a protocol at allowed scope of practice with current authorization.

About

AEMT PASS

Prepare for your AEMT certification exam with a comprehensive study tool. It offers over 270 NREMT-style questions, full-length practice exams, and detailed rationales to build confidence and readiness.

Highlights
  • 270+ high-yield questions
  • NREMT-style questions
  • Predictive scoring
  • Full-length practice exams
  • Detailed rationales
Features
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Pass Your AEMT Exam with Confidence! AEMT PASS is the proven way to master the NREMT exam and pass on your first attempt. Developed in collaboration with Bill Brown, former Executive Director of the NREMT, this app transforms the way you study, helping you feel confident and prepared. Comprehensive Coverage – 270+ high-yield questions across Airway, Cardiology, Trauma, Medical, and Operations New NREMT-style Questions – Includes multiple response, TEIs, and clinical judgment scenarios Predictive Scoring – Know your readiness before exam day Full-Length Practice Exams – Two 135-question tests simulate the real NREMT experience Detailed Rationales – Learn the "why" behind every answer Don't risk exam day uncertainty—download AEMT PASS today and take control of your success!

Screenshots

PA EMS Protocols4 screens
AEMT PASS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PA EMS Protocols at $4.99 against AEMT PASS's $21.99. PA EMS Protocols also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.4) and review sentiment (50% vs 22%). AEMT PASS's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 7). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

PA EMS Protocols costs $4.99 and AEMT PASS $21.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PA EMS Protocols holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of PA EMS Protocols's written reviews are positive against 22% of AEMT PASS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PA EMS Protocols ships an update every 4 months, AEMT PASS every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
PA EMS Protocols versus AEMT PASS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPA EMS ProtocolsAEMT PASS
Price$4.99 — better$21.99
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better2.4 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings729 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#52#44 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB51 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNathan HarigLimmer Creative

Customer experience

PA EMS Protocols

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

AEMT PASS

All ratings29 ratings
Positive27.6%
Neutral13.8%
Negative58.6%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral22.2%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

None

PA EMS Protocols

No in-app purchases

None

AEMT PASS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PA EMS Protocols free?
PA EMS Protocols costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AEMT PASS free?
AEMT PASS costs $21.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PA EMS Protocols or AEMT PASS?
PA EMS Protocols is rated higher. PA EMS Protocols averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while AEMT PASS averages 2.4 from 29 ratings.
Do PA EMS Protocols or AEMT PASS have ads?
Neither PA EMS Protocols nor AEMT PASS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PA EMS Protocols or AEMT PASS?
PA EMS Protocols ships an update every 4 months, and AEMT PASS every 6 months. Most recently, PA EMS Protocols was updated on October 24, 2026 and AEMT PASS on October 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, PA EMS Protocols or AEMT PASS?
PA EMS Protocols currently peaks at #52 in the App Store charts, and AEMT PASS at #44. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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