# EMS Explained vs Act with METI

The clearest difference is rating: Act with METI at 5.0 against EMS Explained's 4.6. Act with METI also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). EMS Explained's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EMS Explained sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Act with METI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Act with METI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of EMS Explained's written reviews are positive against 100% of Act with METI's.

EMS Explained ships an update every 4 weeks, Act with METI every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMS Explained | Act with METI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ems-explained/id1518487459/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/act-with-meti/id6766395728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 73 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Miguel Hernandez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518487458) | [Michigan Emergency Training Institute, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896284399) |

## What reviewers say

### EMS Explained

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ems-explained/id1518487459)

This comprehensive study aid helps students prepare for various Emergency Medical Services exams, including NREMT, Paramedic, and AHA certifications. It offers thousands of practice questions with detailed explanations and progress tracking to optimize study strategies.

**Highlights:** Thousands of practice questions, Detailed explanations, Progress tracking, Covers EMR, EMT, Paramedic, CCP, Supports AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, State-specific and NREMT prep

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AHA Access | $4.99 | per month |
| EMR 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| AHA Access | $6.99 | per month |
| ACLS Prep 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| PALS Prep 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| EMT 1 Month - All Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Critical Care Paramedic Access | $9.99 | per month |
| REMAC 1 Month - All Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Paramedic 1 Month - All Access | $14.99 | per month |
| AHA All Access Bundle 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Paramedic Bundle 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| NYC Paramedic Bundle 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| EMT 3 Months - All Access | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Paramedic 3 Month - All Access | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| REMAC 3 Months - All Access | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| EMT 6 Months - All Access | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Paramedic Bundle 3 Month | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| NYC Paramedic Bundle 3 Month | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Paramedic 1 Year - All Access | $89.99 | per year |
| REMAC 1 Year - All Access | $89.99 | per year |
| NYC Paramedic Bundle 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |
| Paramedic Bundle 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |


### Act with METI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/act-with-meti/id6766395728)

This app provides a comprehensive field reference platform for first responders, offering quick access to critical information for emergency responses, training, and daily operations. It includes tools for incident command, clinical references, and operational guides.

**Highlights:** Fireground Incident Command Tools, EMS Protocol Quick References, Medication & Pharmacology Reference, ECG & Cardiology Resources, Incident Management Support, Emergency Documentation Tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Act with METI Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Act with METI Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMS Explained free?

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

### Is Act with METI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EMS Explained or Act with METI?

Act with METI is rated higher. EMS Explained averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Act with METI averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do EMS Explained or Act with METI have ads?

Neither EMS Explained nor Act with METI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EMS Explained or Act with METI?

EMS Explained ships an update every 4 weeks, and Act with METI every 11 days. Most recently, EMS Explained was updated on October 24, 2026 and Act with METI on October 24, 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.*