Paramedic PASS vs Region X EMS Protocols
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Region X EMS Protocols
Access Region X (IL) protocols and supporting materials offline. Features quick indexed lookup, search functionality, and a favorites tab for essential content. Allows for customizable notes and is always available on your device.
- Offline protocol access
- Quick indexed lookup
- Search titles and text
- Favorites tab
- Customizable notes
- Regular updates
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Region X EMS Protocols provides quick offline access to the Region X (IL) protocols and supporting materials. Features include: •Quick indexed lookup of content in a matter of seconds •Search titles and text •Favorites tab for quick access of what's important to you •Updated regularly, ensuring content is up-to-date •Customizable notes for each individual entry •Always with you as long as you have your device and never fades or tears
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Region X EMS Protocols at Free against Paramedic PASS's $37.99. Region X EMS Protocols also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Paramedic PASS's advantage is rating (3.1 vs 2.6) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Region X EMS Protocols 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 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 7 respectively.
Paramedic PASS ships an update every 6 months, Region X EMS Protocols every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Paramedic PASS | Region X EMS Protocols |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $37.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.1 (11 ratings) — better | 2.6 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #32 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Limmer Creative | Acid Remap LLC |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
Paramedic PASS
No in-app purchases
Region X EMS Protocols
No in-app purchases
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