Massachusetts EMS vs TigerConnect EMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Massachusetts EMS
Access prehospital EMS protocols for Massachusetts offline. Features searchable protocols, medication dosages, a pediatric tape, and a map to locate medical centers. Includes a phone list for quick contact.
- Searchable statewide protocols
- Medication list with dosages
- Pediatric weight-based dosing tape
- Map to nearest trauma/stroke centers
- Customizable phone list
- Offline access
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This app was developed for anyone involved with EMS in Massachusetts. Massachusetts EMS is a universal app that will work on BOTH your iPhone and iPad. No internet required. No one can remember hundreds of pages of protocols especially in an emergency situation... that's what smart phones are for! ∙ Contains the MA OEMS 2026 prehospital statewide protocols broken down into individual sections which are searchable and hyperlinked for easy access. ∙ Contains medication list with dosages that actually reflect the statewide protocols. Also includes links back to their respective protocols. ∙ Contains a weight-based "pediatric tape" for quick dosing information for medications referenced in the protocols. ∙ Ability to bookmark commonly used protocols for quick reference. ∙ Map function allowing ability to find nearest trauma center, stroke center or Veterinary hospital ∙ Phone list with commonly used numbers. You also have the option to add person custom phone numbers. ∙ Supports dark mode and dynamic text. Starting in 2023 a paid subscription is required to use this app. You have the option when first opening the app to either choose an annual subscription (which comes with a 30 day free trial for new users) or instead choose lifetime access. Both offers provide access to all features of the app. App Subscription Options: ∙ Yearly (annual auto-renewable subscription) ∙ Lifetime access (one-time in-app purchase) The subscription period will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. To turn this function off, simply go to your iTunes account and turn off auto-renew. Renewal payments will differ depending on subscription and pricing at the time of renewal. Your iTunes account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Terms and Conditions: https://www.darkmedicalapps.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.darkmedicalapps.com/privacy-policy
TigerConnect EMS
This HIPAA-compliant app allows paramedics and EMTs to quickly share real-time patient alerts, photos, EKGs, and video with hospital care teams. It streamlines prehospital communication and handoffs to improve patient outcomes.
- Real-time patient alerts
- Share photos and EKGs
- Prehospital video recording
- HIPAA compliant
- GPS location reporting
- Two-way communication with hospitals
- Instant run-sheets
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ACCELERATE LIFE-SAVING CARE. Note: This app was previously known as Twiage EMS. TigerConnect EMS empowers paramedics and EMTs to stream real-time patient alerts and updates with hospital or ER care teams in seconds. 100% HIPAA-compliant, TigerConnect EMS is FREE for EMS. TigerConnect EMS is an award-winning comprehensive prehospital communication and triage platform designed to accelerate care coordination and streamline handoffs, reducing EMS turnaround times and improving outcomes in the process. We know you’re busy, so TigerConnect EMS is fast and easy. An average case takes just 10 seconds. A comprehensive platform for EMS, TigerConnect EMS will work alongside you for all transports—whether it’s a STEMI, Stroke, or Trauma Code, or a routine transport. Key Features: • 100% HIPAA compliant – no locally saved patient data • Instantly share photos of trauma scenes and other injuries • Prehospital video recording for strokes • Instantly share EKGs • Secure patient IDs, enabling hospitals to pre-register patients and look up a patient’s medical history • Report your location by GPS • Two-way communication with nurses and doctors • Customizable algorithms that help standardize prehospital communication • Instant run-sheets created for the hospital Contact us to set up your FREE account through your EMS agency. Disclaimers: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. OFFICIAL FDA INTENDED USE STATEMENT The TigerConnect applications are intended to facilitate communication for and accelerate preparation of prehospital transports to hospitals and Emergency Departments. The applications are not intended to be relied upon for making diagnostic or treatment decisions or used in connection with monitoring a patient.
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Verdict
Massachusetts EMS and TigerConnect EMS both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of TigerConnect EMS's written reviews are positive against 56% of Massachusetts EMS's. TigerConnect EMS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Massachusetts EMS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. TigerConnect EMS asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Massachusetts EMS against 4.0 for TigerConnect EMS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 20 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Massachusetts EMS's written reviews are positive against 100% of TigerConnect EMS's.
Massachusetts EMS ships an update monthly, TigerConnect EMS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Massachusetts EMS | TigerConnect EMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (41 ratings) | 4.0 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dark Medical Apps LLC | Twiage |
Customer experience
Massachusetts EMS
TigerConnect EMS
In-app purchases
Massachusetts EMS
- Annual Susbcription1 Month trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$99.99
TigerConnect EMS
No in-app purchases
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