USPSTF Prevention TaskForce vs 911sms
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
USPSTF Prevention TaskForce
This app provides primary care clinicians with evidence-based recommendations for preventive services. It helps identify appropriate screening, counseling, and medication services for patients based on their individual characteristics.
- Access USPSTF recommendations
- Search by patient characteristics
- Identify screening services
- Find counseling services
- Discover preventive medications
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The Prevention TaskForce (formerly ePSS) is an application designed and developed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the Nation's lead Federal agency for research on health care quality, costs, outcomes and patient safety. It was developed by AHRQ to support the independent U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The USPSTF is an independent, volunteer panel of national experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine. AHRQ provides support to the USPSTF. The Prevention TaskForce application was developed to assist primary care clinicians identify the screening, counseling, and preventive medication services that are appropriate for their patients. The Prevention TaskForce information is based on the current recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and can be searched by specific patient characteristics, such as age, sex, and selected behavioral risk factors. When using this tool please read the specific recommendation to determine if the preventive service is appropriate for your patient. This tool is not meant to replace clinical judgment and individualized patient care. *Application downloads and data updates require internet connectivity
911sms
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911-sms is the fastest and easiest way to call 911. 911-sms will revolutionize the way people call or text their 911 call centers. No more dialing numbers, just a click of a button and our program will auto-dial 911 for you, saving time and possibly your life. In addition, we have included a new button called 911sms™ When a medical emergency occurs, it is essential to reach a 911 operator as quickly as possible. During an emergency every minute can be the difference in life or death, especially for an elderly person living alone, or a child with special needs. 911sms™ allows you the option of clicking the Yes button to be immediately connected to the 911 call center, or you can click the 911sms™ button. This will allow you the ability to send your name, age, mobile number, medical history and [GPS location] –as a sms text message. 911sms™ — World's Fastest 911 Dialing Mobile App. Designed Specifically for Elderly People and children with special needs — (Optional) Send your medical history and information as a SMS text message to the 911 operator * if supported Including: * SMS notification to your emergency contacts with —Date-time-stamp and GPS location * Easy input of Medical History information Add, Edit, View * List serious medical condition —like being Diabetic * Emergency medical history can be forwarded from the 911 operators, to first responders, a paramedic, ambulance or hospital prior to arrival * when supported Why is this important to you and your family? All doctors agree that everyone should carry your emergency medical history with you at all times. This is especially true for the elderly and people with serious medical conditions. For this reason, we have created a simple and secure way for you to carry and make available, to a medical professional: your medical history, emergency contacts that are saved in your mobile phone. When the E911 service is fully implemented you will have two options, 1) To click the 'Yes' emergency button which will auto-dial to the 911 operator (voice). Or 2) Click the 911sms™ button, that will allow you the ability to send your name, age, mobile number, emergency contacts, medical history and [GPS location] –as a SMS text message. Important !! All medical history data is at your discretion… this is a totally opt in solution. You can enter as much information, or as little as you wish. None of your medical history is saved in a database or the cloud….only in your mobile phone. Only you, with a password, can add, edit or view any of the information saved in your 911sms™ mobile app. We do not store or have access to any of the information that you save, including your password. · LifeGuard Global Inc. does not claim, warrant or guarantee that all features contained in our mobile app will work, in your mobile phone or is supported by your service provider. We claim no responsibility, liability, injury or death in this matter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: USPSTF Prevention TaskForce at every 3 months against 911sms's every 11 months. 911sms's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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.
USPSTF Prevention TaskForce ships an update every 3 months, 911sms every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | USPSTF Prevention TaskForce | 911sms |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (68 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 68 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | AHRQ | LifeGuard Global Inc. |
Bugs and requests
USPSTF Prevention TaskForce
Reported bugs
9 issues- App crashes on startup
- Recommendations are broken/inaccurate
- App not compatible with recent iOS updates
- Menu won't stay open
- Unable to download
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- Recommendations won't load
- Non-functioning links
- Does not filter correctly
- Resets everything when going back to home page
Requested features
6 requests- Update recommendations
- Add more units of measurement (kg/meters)
- Update for dark mode
- Improve UI/UX
- Add more diseases to profile
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- Faster loading times
911sms
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
USPSTF Prevention TaskForce
No in-app purchases
911sms
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is USPSTF Prevention TaskForce free?
Is 911sms free?
Do USPSTF Prevention TaskForce or 911sms have ads?
Which is updated more often, USPSTF Prevention TaskForce or 911sms?
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