Comparison

MedEquip vs First on Scene

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MedEquip

This app assists paramedics in managing their medications and equipment. It categorizes items into missing, expiring within 30 days, or expired, helping to maintain readiness and compliance.

Highlights
  • Medication and equipment tracking
  • Stock level monitoring
  • Expiration date alerts
  • Categorized item status (Missing, Expiring, Expired)
  • Pre-loaded common paramedic items
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MedEquip helps paramedics keep track of medications and equipments. The app is loaded with medications and equipment commonly used by paramedics Items are grouped into three groups Missing: When an item’s count is less than the required amount Expiring: When an item’s expiration date is within 30 days of the current date Expired: When an item’s expiration date passed the current date

About

First on Scene

This application provides educational information and recommendations about AEDs and medical emergencies. It is designed for learning purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice from a physician or Emergency Medical Services.

Highlights
  • AED information
  • Medical recommendations
  • Educational purposes
  • Emergency preparedness
Features
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First on Scene helps individuals and organizations prepare for emergencies before they happen. Use clear, step-by-step guidance for common medical emergencies, including cardiac arrest, bleeding, choking, allergic reactions, asthma, stroke, seizures, opioid overdose, and more. When an emergency occurs, always call 911 and follow the instructions of trained emergency personnel. The Equipment Manager gives your team one organized place to track emergency equipment across multiple locations. Create locations, add equipment, record where each item is stored, and keep inspection and expiration information easy to review. First on Scene is designed as a preparedness and organizational resource. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, emergency dispatch, or hands-on training. In an emergency, call 911 immediately.

Screenshots

MedEquip1 screens
First on Scene4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: First on Scene at weekly against MedEquip's every 32 months. First on Scene also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.7). MedEquip's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

First on Scene holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MedEquip ships an update every 32 months, First on Scene weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MedEquip versus First on Scene: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedEquipFirst on Scene
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developersolomon kleinKirti Patel

Customer experience

MedEquip

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

First on Scene

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

MedEquip

No in-app purchases

None

First on Scene

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MedEquip free?
MedEquip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is First on Scene free?
First on Scene is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MedEquip or First on Scene?
First on Scene is rated higher. MedEquip averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while First on Scene averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do MedEquip or First on Scene have ads?
Neither MedEquip nor First on Scene shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MedEquip or First on Scene?
MedEquip ships an update every 32 months, and First on Scene weekly. Most recently, MedEquip was updated on June 5, 2026 and First on Scene on August 6, 2026.

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