HESI Secure Browser vs Paramedic PASS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HESI Secure Browser
This application provides a secure and iPad-friendly environment for taking high-stakes exams. It ensures a stable testing experience with features like persistent login and automatic exam disconnects if interrupted.
- Secure test-taking environment
- iPad optimized interface
- Persistent login
- Automatic exam disconnects
- High-stakes exam support
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HESI is an exam assessment platform from Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. The HESI Secure Browser iOS application provides an iPad friendly, secure method for test-takers to take high-stake HESI exams. An Evolve account may be required for taking an assessment using this application. HESI Secure Browser App for iOS Features: • Persistent login • Secure test-taking features • Auto Exam disconnects, if test-taking is interrupted
Paramedic PASS
Prepare for your NREMT certification exam with this comprehensive app. It features over 550 review questions, detailed rationales, and two full-length simulated exams to help you master critical paramedic knowledge and clinical judgment scenarios.
- Over 550 review questions
- Detailed rationales for each question
- 10 key topic areas covered
- Two full-length simulated exams
- NREMT clinical judgment scenarios
- TEI questions
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Paramedic PASS – The Ultimate NREMT Prep App Prepare confidently and increase your chances of passing the NRP on your first attempt with Paramedic PASS, the most comprehensive paramedic certification prep app available. Developed in collaboration with Bill Brown, former Executive Director of the NREMT, this app is designed to help you master the latest exam format. Stay ahead with new NREMT clinical judgment scenarios and TEI questions, reflecting the evolving NRP exam standards. These questions will train your brain to think critically, just like the National Registry requires. Get access to over 550 high-quality review questions covering the critical areas of paramedic knowledge, all with detailed rationales to reinforce your learning. Study smarter with questions organized into 10 key topics, including: Airway, Oxygen, and Ventilation Cardiology Trauma (Head, Neck, Chest, Ortho, Burns & More) OB and Pediatrics Pharmacology Respiratory and Neurology Abdominal, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, GU Operations When you're ready to put your knowledge to the test, challenge yourself with two full-length, 100-question simulated NRP exams. These practice tests provide diagnostic feedback to help you identify strengths and areas for improvement. Train your brain, sharpen your skills, and walk into your exam with confidence. Download Paramedic PASS today and take the next step toward your paramedic certification.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HESI Secure Browser at Free against Paramedic PASS's $37.99. HESI Secure Browser also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). Paramedic PASS's advantage is rating (3.1 vs 1.9) and review sentiment (33% vs 0%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
HESI Secure Browser is free to download; Paramedic PASS costs $37.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Paramedic PASS holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of HESI Secure Browser's written reviews are positive against 33% of Paramedic PASS's.
HESI Secure Browser ships an update every 20 months, Paramedic PASS every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HESI Secure Browser | Paramedic PASS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $37.99 |
| Rating | 1.9 (11 ratings) | 3.1 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #40 — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Elsevier Inc. | Limmer Creative |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
HESI Secure Browser
No in-app purchases
Paramedic PASS
No in-app purchases
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