Start North vs NMAS First Responder Protocols
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Start North
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When dealing with a medical emergency, seconds matter. The Start North app lets hospital staff and emergency first responders to request a North Memorial Health Air Care helicopter at the touch of a button. The app immediately alerts our dispatch center and provides request details directly into the computer aided dispatch system. Our Start North app provides numerous features that allow users to: - Receive up-to-the-minute reports of our helicopter’s location displayed on a map, including estimated arrival time - View transport request data such as GPS location for scene calls or unit and room number information for inter-facility transports - Get timely, regular updates through push notifications - Review a hospital directory, searchable by name - Access our landing zone guide that provides key safety measures to prepare for the helicopter’s arrival Note: registration is required for all users. All registered users have access to the basic functions of this app. Only approved users can access the advanced app features, including the ability to request a helicopter transport.
NMAS First Responder Protocols
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NMAS First Responder Protocols is an app that provides quick offline access to the North Memorial First Responders protocols and supporting materials. Features include: •Quick indexed lookup of protocols in a matter of seconds •Search titles and text •Favorites tab for quick access of what's important to you •Updated shortly after new protocols are posted online making it more up-to-date than most printed protocol manuals •Customizable hospital contact information and mapping •Customizable notes for each individual protocol 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 update cadence: Start North at every 4 months against NMAS First Responder Protocols's every 11 months. Start North also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Start North ships an update every 4 months, NMAS First Responder Protocols every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Start North | NMAS First Responder Protocols |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Softtech, Incorporated. | Acid Remap LLC |
In-app purchases
Start North
No in-app purchases
NMAS First Responder Protocols
No in-app purchases
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