Comparison

ParaPass vs NCalc

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

Head to head
About

ParaPass

This app offers on-the-go learning resources and quizzes for paramedics to support their Continuing Professional Development (CPD). It features evidence-based discussions, case scenarios, and self-assessment questions, with offline access available. CPD certificates are provided to track learning.

Highlights
  • CPD resources for paramedics
  • Multiple choice quizzes
  • Case scenarios
  • Self-assessment questions
  • CPD certificates
  • Offline access
Features
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ParaPass provides a wealth of quick, straightforward resources to support your learning and CPD on the move. The app is free to download, but you will need to register with us to log in. Once you have logged in, you will need a subscription to access the content. Subscriptions are available for £3.99 per month or £39.99 per year. All JRCALC CPD and Standby CPD customers will be given access to ParaPass as part of your existing subscription. The app includes: • Standby CPD: Evidence-based discussions on a wealth of anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology topics. • Access to hundreds of multiple choice quiz questions on the JRCALC Guidelines and paramedic practice, to help you keep your knowledge sharp. Quizzes cover the full breadth of paramedic practice, from vulnerable patient groups to obstetrics to trauma. • Case scenarios on pre-hospital practice, covering a range of topics including overdose, paediatrics, pain management, head injury and sepsis. • Self-assessment questions, to support you in reflective practice. • CPD certificates, so you can evidence your learning. • Our contributors provide a breadth of experience and perspectives, working on the road, in primary care and healthcare education. • Works offline. No signal? No problem. Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions: https://www.classprofessional.co.uk/terms-of-use/parapass-terms-and-conditions/

About

NCalc

Calculate the National Early Warning Score (NEWS) quickly and accurately. This app supports both original NEWS and NEWS2 scoring systems, updating the score in real-time as data is entered. It also allows for adding notes to each score to align with local policies.

Highlights
  • NEWS and NEWS2 scoring
  • Real-time score updates
  • Tap for recommended actions
  • Add custom notes
  • Error-free calculations
Features
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This app has a single purpose - to allow you to calculate the National Early Warning Score quickly, easily and without error. This app includes both the original NEWS and NEWS2. The NEWS score is updated as you input data. Tapping the score takes you to the recommended actions. In addition you can add notes for each score to fit with local policy.

Screenshots

ParaPass4 screens
NCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ParaPass at 82% against NCalc's 0%. ParaPass also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). NCalc's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. ParaPass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and NCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ParaPass ships an update monthly, NCalc every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ParaPass versus NCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParaPassNCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB5 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperClass Publishing LtdLindum Medical Ltd

Customer experience

ParaPass

Written reviews22 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

NCalc

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ParaPass

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month subscription - CPD$4.491 Month
  • 12 Month subscription - JRCLAC$42.991 Year
1 purchases

NCalc

One-time1
  • NCalc - remove advertising$1.99

Questions

Is ParaPass free?
ParaPass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NCalc free?
NCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ParaPass or NCalc have ads?
NCalc shows ads; ParaPass does not.
Which is updated more often, ParaPass or NCalc?
ParaPass ships an update monthly, and NCalc every 2 months. Most recently, ParaPass was updated on September 13, 2026 and NCalc on August 23, 2026.

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