Comparison

PA EMS Protocols vs ER NAV

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

ER NAV

This app provides EMS professionals with direct navigation to ambulance bays and critical hospital information. It offers features like specialty filtering, user-submitted bay images, and integrated medical references. Users can also access protocols, drug information, and a unique O2 tank calculator.

Highlights
  • Direct ambulance bay navigation
  • Hospital specialty designations
  • User-submitted bay images
  • Integrated medical references
  • NJ EMS protocol access
  • O2 tank duration calculator
  • Real-time traffic flow
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Built for EMS, by EMS — ER NAV gives you the fastest way to the ambulance bay. ER NAV was inspired by navigation units on aircraft. These systems allow pilots to instantly go direct to an exact destination. ER NAV brings this tech into EMS by allowing EMT's and Medics to quickly find the nearest hospital and route direct to the ambulance bay using your preferred navigation app. Ambulance Bay Navigation Go directly to the correct EMS entrance, not the hospital’s main lobby. No guessing service roads or circling parking lots in the dark. Hospital Information See trauma, stroke, burn, pediatric, and specialty designations instantly — before committing to a route. No digging through outdated documents or memory. Use Your Preferred Apps Tap once to open your route in Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze. ER NAV works with the navigation app you're already used to. Ambulance Bay Images See user-submitted images of the ambulance bay so you know what you're looking for. Filter by Specialty Filter nearest hospitals by specialty including Trauma, Stroke, Burn, and Pediatric. Trauma and Stroke hospitals will also show their correct designations such as Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, etc. NJ EMS Protocols Access the full NJ EMS Clinical Practice Protocols & Guidelines directly in the app. Smart search with medical synonym support lets you find the right protocol in seconds, even mid-call. Med Reference Full in-app drug reference with indications, contraindications, and dosing — built for EMS. Filter by EMS medications or patient medications, and search by name, class, or brand name. Favorite Hospitals Favorite hospitals that you visit often for easy routing in the future. Call the ER Call the ER with one click on the home page. Hospital Notes Add hospital notes such as access tips, door codes, contact numbers — all stored securely only on your device. Live Map View View a live map of all hospitals and filter by specialty. Smart Search Search any hospital in your state by name, address, or specialty. O2 Tank Duration Calculator Calculate how long your O2 tank will last before it drops below 500 PSI or empty. Start a countdown that will alert you when the tank is running low. (Supports tank sizes C, D, E, F, M, G, H, J, K) Traffic Flow See real-time traffic conditions on routes to every nearby hospital, color-coded by severity. A scrolling alert ticker highlights active delays so you can pick the fastest route before you move. Route Traffic on Map View traffic-colored routes to all nearby hospitals directly on the map — green, yellow, and red overlays show you exactly where the slowdowns are before you commit to a route. Call Log & Auto-Mileage Log your calls with automatic GPS-based mileage tracking. Tap Departed Location and Arrived at Destination — ER NAV calculates the miles for you. Includes decimal mileage display and call timestamps. Community Notes View and submit community-sourced notes for hospitals — access tips, alerts, and more. Submitted notes are reviewed before publishing to keep information accurate and trustworthy. Suggest a Hospital Don't see a hospital in your area? Suggest it directly from the app. New submissions are reviewed and added weekly. Report an Issue Found incorrect hospital information? Report it in-app with pre-filled fields for easy submission. Our team verifies and corrects flagged entries. EMS Room Ratings Rate the EMS room at any hospital and see ratings from other providers. To see the list of supported hospitals, visit our website at https://ernavapp.com. We're working hard to expand to additional states in the upcoming weeks. If you need support, want to contribute feedback, or apply for your agency, email us at ernavapp@gmail.com. All features described above require a subscription. Terms of Service: https://ernavapp.com/pages/terms_of_service_page Privacy Policy: https://ernavapp.com/pages/privacy_policy_page

Screenshots

PA EMS Protocols4 screens
ER NAV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ER NAV at Free against PA EMS Protocols's $4.99. ER NAV also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%). PA EMS Protocols's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

ER NAV is free to download; PA EMS Protocols costs $4.99 up front. ER NAV sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. PA EMS Protocols asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PA EMS Protocols against 4.7 for ER NAV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of PA EMS Protocols's written reviews are positive against 86% of ER NAV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PA EMS Protocols ships an update every 4 months, ER NAV every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PA EMS Protocols versus ER NAV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPA EMS ProtocolsER NAV
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better4.7 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings714 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperiHarig LLCDirectTo Solutions LLC

Customer experience

PA EMS Protocols

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

ER NAV

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

PA EMS Protocols

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ER NAV

Subscriptions1
  • All Access7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is PA EMS Protocols free?
PA EMS Protocols costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ER NAV free?
ER NAV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PA EMS Protocols or ER NAV?
PA EMS Protocols is rated higher. PA EMS Protocols averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ER NAV averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.
Do PA EMS Protocols or ER NAV have ads?
Neither PA EMS Protocols nor ER NAV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PA EMS Protocols or ER NAV?
PA EMS Protocols ships an update every 4 months, and ER NAV every 3 months. Most recently, PA EMS Protocols was updated on September 20, 2026 and ER NAV on September 20, 2026.

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