# Handbook vs PedMed

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Handbook at none against PedMed's 1. Handbook also leads on iOS requirement (12 vs 17.6). PedMed's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PedMed sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Handbook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Handbook ships an update every 14 months, PedMed every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handbook | PedMed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BCEHS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259383056) | [James Greatorex](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713397615) |

## What reviewers say

### Handbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handbook/id1269664271)

This app serves as the official resource for emergency medical treatment guidelines and operational content. It provides clinically accepted best practice models for paramedics, ensuring access to up-to-date information for emergency health services.

**Highlights:** Official BCEHS Treatment Guidelines, BCEHS-specific operational content, Clinically accepted best practice models, Resource for paramedics, Up-to-date medical information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PedMed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedmed/id6470312923)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Premium Access | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handbook free?

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

### Is PedMed free?

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

### Do Handbook or PedMed have ads?

Neither Handbook nor PedMed shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Handbook or PedMed?

Handbook ships an update every 14 months, and PedMed every 2 months. Most recently, Handbook was updated on September 21, 2026 and PedMed on September 21, 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.*