Comparison

LA County Paramedic vs findERnow

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

Head to head
About

LA County Paramedic

This app provides LA County paramedics and EMTs with instant access to protocols, clinical calculators, hospital destinations, and AI-powered assistance. It offers offline access to the EMS policy manual, a hospital finder, and essential contacts, all designed for field use.

Highlights
  • Offline protocol access
  • AI-powered clinical assistant
  • Hospital finder with directions
  • 19 clinical calculators
  • Evidence-based destination tools
  • Essential contacts
  • Automatic document sync
Features
Currently charting
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A reference app for LA County paramedics and EMTs. Protocols, clinical calculators, hospital destinations, and AI-powered assistance—all in one place. INSTANT ACCESS TO PROTOCOLS Browse the complete LA County EMS policy manual with offline access. Documents sync automatically so you always have the latest protocols. Search, bookmark, and reference policies anywhere—even without cell service. HOSPITAL FINDER Find the nearest appropriate facility instantly. Filter by hospital type, view services offered, and get directions—all based on your current location. AI-POWERED CLINICAL ASSISTANT Get instant answers to protocol questions, clinical scenarios, and field situations. Our AI assistant is trained specifically for LA County EMS operations. CLINICAL CALCULATORS & DECISION TOOLS Make confident clinical decisions with 19 built-in tools: • GCS Calculator — Glasgow Coma Scale for adults, children, and infants • mLAPSS/LAMS — Stroke screening with 521 destination guidance • APGAR Score — Rapid newborn assessment • TBSA Calculator — Interactive burn surface area with Rule of 9s • Shock Index & Assessment — Early hemodynamic instability detection • START/JumpSTART Triage — MCI triage for adults and pediatrics • SMR Decision Tool — Spinal motion restriction algorithm • Needle Thoracostomy — Tension pneumothorax decision support • AMA Checklist — Complete refusal documentation with capacity assessment • Vital Signs Reference — Age-based normal ranges DESTINATION CRITERIA MADE SIMPLE Know exactly where to transport with evidence-based destination tools: • Trauma Criteria — Physiologic, anatomic, and mechanism-based triage • Stroke Criteria — PSC vs CSC decision support • STEMI (SRC) Criteria — Cardiac receiving center guidance • Pediatric (PMC) Criteria — Pediatric medical center destination • Perinatal Criteria — Obstetric emergency routing ESSENTIAL CONTACTS One-tap access to dispatch, base hospitals, specialty centers, and county resources. No more searching through paperwork. BUILT FOR THE FIELD • Works offline — Access protocols without cell service • Fast and reliable — Designed for high-pressure situations • Always current — Automatic document sync keeps you updated • Weekly tips — "Did You Know?" notifications sharpen your skills TRUSTED BY THE LA COUNTY EMS COMMUNITY Join thousands of paramedics and EMTs who rely on this app every shift. Whether you're a new EMT or a seasoned paramedic, this is the reference tool that has your back. *** IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER *** THIS APP IS NOT AN OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ENTITY AND IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH, ENDORSED BY, OR AUTHORIZED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY OR ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY. The information is provided for informational purposes only and is sourced directly from publicly available official government websites. Always verify important details directly on the official site. Use at your own risk. All government-related information in this app is sourced exclusively from the official Los Angeles County Department of Health Services website: Official Source: https://dhs.lacounty.gov/ This includes details about health services, programs, facilities, and other public health information provided by the Health Services - Los Angeles County agency. For the most up-to-date and official information, please visit https://dhs.lacounty.gov/ directly. Thank you for using LA County Paramedic!

About

findERnow

Quickly locate the nearest emergency rooms across the U.S. using your phone's GPS. Get directions, view ER visit volume, and check for specialized trauma, burn, stroke, or geriatric care centers. Ideal for travelers or those with health concerns.

Highlights
  • Locate closest ER with one click
  • Comprehensive national ER database
  • GPS-based location services
  • View ER visit volume and specialized centers
  • EMS View for trauma/stroke center capabilities
  • Information on Geriatric and Pediatric ER preparedness
Features
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findERnow app is the fastest, most reliable emergency room (ER) finder on the app market today. The findERnow app will locate the closest ER with just one click by using the most comprehensive national database available. findERnow uses the iPhone’s GPS to quickly locate ERs anywhere in the U.S. You can select the closest ER or another nearby ER in a map or list format and can locate the closest ERs by driving time or by distance. Once you select an ER, you have 1-click access to directions to the ER and additional information about annual ER visit volume and whether the hospital has a verified adult trauma, adult burn, or stroke center. Using the “EMS View” feature, you can also see whether an adult trauma or stroke center has advanced or basic capabilities. The “EMS View” feature is designed for Emergency Medical Services personnel, but it may be viewed by anyone interested in learning more about these capabilities. You also have the ability to search online for more information about the ER. We have added a new feature that includes information about which ERs are Recognized Geriatric ERs. These ERs are more likely to be prepared to provide emergency care for geriatric patients. You can also quickly see if ERs are more likely to be prepared to provide emergency care for children, as these ERs are marked with a dark blue baby icon. You can also quickly access information about the % of annual visits from children, if the hospital has a verified pediatric trauma or pediatric burn center, if the ER has a separate pediatric area, and if the ER has pediatric emergency care coordinators. findERnow is ideal for travelers, especially those suffering with chronic medical conditions, or those traveling with friends or relatives with health problems. Whether you are traveling or close to home, find the nearest ER quickly with findERnow! Terms of Use: http://emnet-usa.org/policies/app_terms_of_use.htm

Screenshots

LA County Paramedic4 screens
findERnow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: findERnow at 86% against LA County Paramedic's 43%. findERnow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (47 vs 1). LA County Paramedic's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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. LA County Paramedic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. findERnow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LA County Paramedic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: findERnow has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of LA County Paramedic's written reviews are positive against 86% of findERnow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LA County Paramedic ships an update every 5 weeks, findERnow every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
LA County Paramedic versus findERnow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLA County ParamedicfindERnow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (47 ratings)
Positive reviews43.1% of reviews86.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings147 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#154 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDigital Training Systems IncorporatedMassachusetts General Hospital

Customer experience

LA County Paramedic

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive43.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative49.2%

findERnow

All ratings47 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative4.5%

User reviews

LA County Paramedic

From 1 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great reference for paramedics
  • 👍 AI feature uses LA County policies
  • 👍 Provides nearest hospitals and contact numbers
  • 👍 Seamless and fast
  • 👍 Valuable and updated information

Room to improve

  • 😞 Subscription model angered past purchasers
  • 😞 Developers turned backs on customers
  • 😞 Greed over honor and service
  • 😞 Shady tactics and lying to customers
  • 😞 Not up to date policies

findERnow

From 47 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 💡 Life-saving information
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for families
  • 🚑 Useful for EMS/healthcare professionals
  • 🌍 Essential for travelers

Room to improve

  • ❓ Incomplete data in some areas
  • 📍 Location services issues
  • 📞 Missing phone numbers/addresses
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate location data for some hospitals
  • 🌐 No international version

Bugs and requests

LA County Paramedic

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App not working
  • Blank pages
  • Doesn't load MCG, Meds or policies
  • All pages are blank
  • Half the numbers for base are wrong
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  • Blank protocols when you click on them
  • ERROR message when opening meds or protocols
  • App crashes constantly
  • Protocols do not have complete information
  • App shuts down after updating
  • App checks for updates then shuts down
  • NonTraumatic Hypotension reverted to Dopamine
  • Cannot pinch to zoom on protocols, policies, and drugs

Requested features

8 requests
  • Update outdated policies (e.g., King Airway vs. iGels)
  • Add San Bernardino County version
  • Add trauma, stemi, edap info to hospital listings
  • Add more information to home meds section
  • Make compatible with iPod Touch
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  • Add dark mode option
  • Allow pinch to zoom on protocols/policies/drugs
  • Add a way to mark or tag home meds as searched

findERnow

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Does not prompt for location permission
  • Does not show ERs in some counties
  • Continually tries to find location instead of allowing manual input
  • Address bar is useless if location not found
  • Inaccurate hospital locations in Los Angeles

Requested features

13 requests
  • Integrate with Google Maps
  • Add Trauma Rating (L1, L2, etc.)
  • Include phone numbers for ERs
  • Include address for ERs
  • Include Helicopter availability
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  • Differentiate between hospital ER and standalone ER
  • Filter options for burn centers, trauma centers, cath labs
  • Allow manual address input
  • Add location of fire/rescue/EMS/police stations
  • International version
  • Ability to pan to other locations to refresh ERs
  • Add street access for ER entrances/ambulance bays
  • Search for EDs in other areas

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LA County Paramedic

Subscriptions3
  • Paramedic Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Paramedic Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Paramedic Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

findERnow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LA County Paramedic free?
LA County Paramedic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is findERnow free?
findERnow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LA County Paramedic or findERnow?
LA County Paramedic is rated higher. LA County Paramedic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while findERnow averages 4.3 from 47 ratings.
Do LA County Paramedic or findERnow have ads?
Neither LA County Paramedic nor findERnow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LA County Paramedic or findERnow?
LA County Paramedic ships an update every 5 weeks, and findERnow every 4 months. Most recently, LA County Paramedic was updated on September 23, 2026 and findERnow on September 14, 2026.

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