# EMS Explained vs Numics EMS

The clearest difference is rating: Numics EMS at 5.0 against EMS Explained's 4.6. EMS Explained's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EMS Explained sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Numics EMS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Numics EMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMS Explained has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

EMS Explained ships an update every 4 weeks, Numics EMS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMS Explained | Numics EMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ems-explained/id1518487459/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numics-ems/id6772633953/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Miguel Hernandez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518487458) | [JOHN MARSHALL IVERSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893133329) |

## 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 |


### Numics EMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numics-ems/id6772633953)

Prepare for NREMT certification with a comprehensive study app. It offers structured lessons, adaptive practice questions, flashcards with spaced repetition, and essential clinical field tools. Study offline and get personalized explanations to build real understanding.

**Highlights:** Structured lessons for NREMT modules, Flashcards with spaced repetition, Adaptive practice questions with explanations, Clinical field tools (calculators, ECG reference), Offline study capability, Personalized conversational learning

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paramedic Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Paramedic Annual | $149.99 | per year |
| EMT Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMS Explained free?

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

### Is Numics EMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EMS Explained or Numics EMS?

Numics EMS is rated higher. EMS Explained averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Numics EMS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EMS Explained or Numics EMS have ads?

Neither EMS Explained nor Numics EMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EMS Explained or Numics EMS?

EMS Explained ships an update every 4 weeks, and Numics EMS every 5 weeks. Most recently, EMS Explained was updated on October 11, 2026 and Numics EMS on September 28, 2026.

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