# LA County Paramedic vs findERnow

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | LA County Paramedic | findERnow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-county-paramedic/id320642443/reviews)** | [4.3 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findernow/id376928203/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | 43.1% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Training Systems Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/320642446) | [Massachusetts General Hospital](https://appshunter.io/developer/376928206) |

## What reviewers say

### LA County Paramedic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-county-paramedic/id320642443)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paramedic Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Paramedic Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Paramedic Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 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

**Reported bugs**

- App not working
- Blank pages
- Doesn't load MCG, Meds or policies
- All pages are blank
- Half the numbers for base are wrong

**Requested features**

- 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


### findERnow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findernow/id376928203)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Integrate with Google Maps
- Add Trauma Rating (L1, L2, etc.)
- Include phone numbers for ERs
- Include address for ERs
- Include Helicopter availability


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
