# EMT vs EMT Prep

EMT and EMT Prep both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of EMT's written reviews are positive against 25% of EMT Prep's. EMT also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). EMT Prep's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EMT sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and EMT Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EMT holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 941 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of EMT's written reviews are positive against 25% of EMT Prep's.

EMT ships an update every 2 months, EMT Prep monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMT | EMT Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (941 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emt-b-practice-test-2023/id1502053535/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emt-prep/id1568136144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 941 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thanh Hung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059077329) | [MastrAPI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618627725) |

## What reviewers say

### EMT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emt-b-practice-test-2023/id1502053535)

Prepare for the EMT-B exam with practice tests covering key medical and emergency response topics. This app offers detailed explanations, topic-specific practice, and simulated mock tests to help you identify areas for improvement and maximize study time.

**Highlights:** Revision questions with detailed explanations, Practice by topic, Simulated mock tests, Randomized questions and answers, Objective-focused design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EMT-B Subscription Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| EMT-B Subscription Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| EMT-B Subscription Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### EMT Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emt-prep/id1568136144)

Prepare for your NREMT or EMT employment exams with a comprehensive study guide. Access thousands of questions with detailed explanations across key medical and operational chapters. Track your progress and compare your scores to the community average.

**Highlights:** Thousands of practice questions, Detailed explanations, Six major NREMT chapters covered, Customizable exam options, Performance tracking and statistics, Community score comparison

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for EMT/firefighter prep
- 💡 Helpful study tool that assisted in passing the NREMT

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect answers and explanations
- 🐛 Poorly written and grammatically incorrect questions
- 🐛 Incomplete questions with limited answer choices
- 🐛 Outdated content not reflecting current NREMT standards
- 🐛 Unreliable home screen widgets

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty canceling subscription
- App crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve quality control of questions and answers
- Provide more comprehensive explanations for correct and incorrect answers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMT free?

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

### Is EMT Prep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EMT or EMT Prep?

EMT is rated higher. EMT averages 4.9 out of 5 from 941 ratings, while EMT Prep averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do EMT or EMT Prep have ads?

EMT shows ads; EMT Prep does not.

### Which is updated more often, EMT or EMT Prep?

EMT ships an update every 2 months, and EMT Prep monthly. Most recently, EMT was updated on October 20, 2026 and EMT Prep on October 19, 2026.

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