# MedAbbreviations vs NREMT

MedAbbreviations and NREMT both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of MedAbbreviations's written reviews are positive against 37% of NREMT's. MedAbbreviations also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). NREMT's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (8K vs 272). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

NREMT is free to download; MedAbbreviations costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MedAbbreviations against 4.7 for NREMT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NREMT has 8K ratings behind it against 272, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of MedAbbreviations's written reviews are positive against 37% of NREMT's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MedAbbreviations | NREMT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medabbreviations/id303058840/reviews) | **[4.7 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nremt/id1300657339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 272 | **8K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 36.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Evan Schoenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/289039917) | [National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275585520) |

## What reviewers say

### MedAbbreviations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medabbreviations/id303058840)

Instantly access and understand over 14,000 medical abbreviations. This app helps medical professionals and anyone reading healthcare notes decipher cryptic shorthand. Search, scroll, and bookmark terms for quick reference.

**Highlights:** 14,079 medical abbreviations, Searchable database, Alphabetical index, Bookmark favorites, Wikipedia integration, Live updating search

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast search functionality
- 📚 Comprehensive database of medical abbreviations
- 💰 Affordable price point
- 🔗 Wikipedia integration for detailed information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📖 Incomplete medical abbreviations database
- 🌍 Limited coverage of alternative medicine and non-US terminology
- 🔍 Lacks reverse lookup functionality (abbreviation to meaning)
- 🐛 Search bar disappears after viewing results
- ⚠️ Performance issues on older iPhone models

**Reported bugs**

- Search bar disappears after viewing first result
- App performance warning on iPhone 7 and newer devices
- Incompatibility with iOS 11 and newer versions
- Occasional search functionality glitches requiring app restart
- Medication identification feature returns no results despite complete information

**Requested features**

- Ability to add and save custom abbreviations
- Reverse reference lookup (search by meaning to find abbreviation)
- Flashcard export functionality for bookmarked abbreviations
- Navigation between bookmarked abbreviations without closing
- Proper capitalization support for case-sensitive abbreviations


### NREMT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nremt/id1300657339)

Manage your EMT certification and account securely from your mobile device. Track recertification, update your profile, add courses, and access agency information. Purchase official merchandise directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Secure sign-in with biometrics, Verify provider status, Manage profile and affiliations, Add and track courses, Submit recertification applications, Access agency rosters, Purchase official merchandise

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient way to track education
- 👍 Straightforward interface
- 👍 Helpful for medical directors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Unable to upload documents
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🐛 Unreliable performance

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to add payment information
- Fails to generate registry cards for Apple Wallet
- App won't open or load past the logo
- Errors when trying to save changes or upload documents

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Auto-populate continuing education hours
- Ability to input entire refresher courses instead of individual classes
- Improved communication and support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MedAbbreviations free?

MedAbbreviations costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NREMT free?

NREMT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MedAbbreviations or NREMT?

NREMT is rated higher. MedAbbreviations averages 4.7 out of 5 from 272 ratings, while NREMT averages 4.7 from 8K ratings.

### Do MedAbbreviations or NREMT have ads?

Neither MedAbbreviations nor NREMT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MedAbbreviations or NREMT?

MedAbbreviations ships an update every 2 months, and NREMT every 2 months. Most recently, MedAbbreviations was updated on October 27, 2026 and NREMT on October 22, 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.*