# CPR Helper vs EMS Assist

CPR Helper and EMS Assist both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of EMS Assist's written reviews are positive against 10% of CPR Helper's. EMS Assist also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). CPR Helper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.4). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EMS Assist sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. CPR Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CPR Helper against 5.0 for EMS Assist. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMS Assist has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 10% of CPR Helper's written reviews are positive against 100% of EMS Assist's.

CPR Helper ships an update every 5 months, EMS Assist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CPR Helper | EMS Assist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpr-helper/id1168345565/reviews) | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ems-assist-emergency-protocol/id6463051945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Michael Tram](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071558500) | [Hydrant Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703876328) |

## What reviewers say

### CPR Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpr-helper/id1168345565)

This app provides a step-by-step guide to CPR, using haptic feedback on an Apple Watch to cue chest compressions. It follows American Red Cross recommendations but is intended as an aid for those with prior CPR training.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch haptic feedback for compression cues, Step-by-step CPR guide, Follows American Red Cross recommendations, iPhone and Apple Watch compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### EMS Assist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ems-assist-emergency-protocol/id6463051945)

This app provides quick access to essential Emergency Medical Services guidelines and AI-driven decision support for first responders. It helps identify optimal protocols in emergencies, offers offline access to downloadable protocols, and includes emergency contact information.

**Highlights:** AI-driven decision support, Downloadable protocols, Offline access, Emergency contact information, Smart Chat for protocol assistance, Agency integration options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CPR Helper free?

CPR Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EMS Assist free?

EMS Assist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CPR Helper or EMS Assist?

CPR Helper and EMS Assist are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 11 ratings respectively.

### Do CPR Helper or EMS Assist have ads?

Neither CPR Helper nor EMS Assist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CPR Helper or EMS Assist?

CPR Helper ships an update every 5 months, and EMS Assist every 2 months. Most recently, CPR Helper was updated on October 24, 2026 and EMS Assist on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*