Comparison

First on Scene vs Field SOAP Note

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

Head to head
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.

About

Field SOAP Note

Features
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Field SOAP Note is a streamlined documentation tool for wilderness and field medicine responders. Quickly capture structured SOAP notes during emergencies — including patient assessment (CABCDE), vitals tracking, AVPU observations, SAMPLE history, injury documentation, tourniquet records, and evacuation priorities. Designed for use in the field, the app guides you through each section of a comprehensive medical assessment and generates a professional PDF report ready for EMS handoff. Features: • Structured SOAP note format used by wilderness medicine providers • CABCDE primary assessment checklist • AVPU and alert/orientation tracking • Vital signs recording with multiple time-stamped entries • SAMPLE history documentation • Tourniquet and injury marker tracking • Assessment and treatment plan builder • Evacuation priority classification • One-tap PDF export for EMS handoff • All data stored locally on your device

Screenshots

First on Scene4 screens
Field SOAP Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: First on Scene at 15.1 against Field SOAP Note's 26.2. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
First on Scene versus Field SOAP Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst on SceneField SOAP Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKirti PatelWinston Price

In-app purchases

None

First on Scene

No in-app purchases

None

Field SOAP Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First on Scene free?
First on Scene is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Field SOAP Note free?
Field SOAP Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do First on Scene or Field SOAP Note have ads?
Neither First on Scene nor Field SOAP Note shows ads.

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