# TigerConnect EMS vs Vitals

The clearest difference is price: TigerConnect EMS at Free against Vitals's $4.99. TigerConnect EMS also leads on ratings volume (20 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Vitals's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

TigerConnect EMS is free to download; Vitals costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Vitals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TigerConnect EMS has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TigerConnect EMS ships an update every 2 weeks, Vitals every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TigerConnect EMS | Vitals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tigerconnect-ems/id1133610308/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vitals-docs-nurses-emts/id6474643520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#130** |
| Size | 69 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Twiage](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133610133) | [Ian George Gillespie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722182129) |

## What reviewers say

### TigerConnect EMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tigerconnect-ems/id1133610308)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time patient alerts, Share photos and EKGs, Prehospital video recording, HIPAA compliant, GPS location reporting, Two-way communication with hospitals, Instant run-sheets

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vitals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vitals-docs-nurses-emts/id6474643520)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

This medical app helps healthcare professionals easily measure patient pulse rates by tapping along to the palpated beat. It also provides a persistent timer and a chart of vital signs by age group, accessible directly from a watch complication.

**Highlights:** Pulse measurement by tapping, Persistent timer, Vitals chart by age, Watch complication support, Offline functionality

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TigerConnect EMS free?

TigerConnect EMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vitals free?

Vitals costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TigerConnect EMS or Vitals?

Vitals is rated higher. TigerConnect EMS averages 4.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Vitals averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TigerConnect EMS or Vitals have ads?

Neither TigerConnect EMS nor Vitals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TigerConnect EMS or Vitals?

TigerConnect EMS ships an update every 2 weeks, and Vitals every 3 days. Most recently, TigerConnect EMS was updated on October 21, 2026 and Vitals on October 25, 2026.

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