Paramedic Protocol Provider vs Massachusetts EMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Paramedic Protocol Provider
Access over 350 emergency medical treatment protocols offline. This app offers quick indexed lookup, search functionality, and customizable notes for important entries. Keep essential medical information readily available on your device.
- 350+ protocols and supporting documents
- Quick indexed lookup
- Search titles and text
- Favorites tab
- Regularly updated content
- Customizable notes
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Paramedic Protocol Provider provides quick offline access to over 350 field treatment protocols from the USA and Canada. An annual in-app subscription will be required to download or update protocols app starting in 2018. Downloaded protocols will not be updatable without a subscription. Use of this app requires acceptance of the terms of service posted at https://www.acidremap.com/legal/TermsOfService.html For a list of currently available protocols please visit https://www.acidremap.com. Features include: •350+ protocols and supporting documents •Quick indexed lookup of content in a matter of seconds •Search titles and text •Favorites tab for quick access of what's important to you •Updated regularly, ensuring content is up-to-date •Customizable notes for each individual entry •Always with you as long as you have your device and never fades or tears
Massachusetts EMS
Access prehospital EMS protocols for Massachusetts offline. Features searchable protocols, medication dosages, a pediatric tape, and a map to locate medical centers. Includes a phone list for quick contact.
- Searchable statewide protocols
- Medication list with dosages
- Pediatric weight-based dosing tape
- Map to nearest trauma/stroke centers
- Customizable phone list
- Offline access
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This app was developed for anyone involved with EMS in Massachusetts. Massachusetts EMS is a universal app that will work on BOTH your iPhone and iPad. No internet required. No one can remember hundreds of pages of protocols especially in an emergency situation... that's what smart phones are for! ∙ Contains the MA OEMS 2026 prehospital statewide protocols broken down into individual sections which are searchable and hyperlinked for easy access. ∙ Contains medication list with dosages that actually reflect the statewide protocols. Also includes links back to their respective protocols. ∙ Contains a weight-based "pediatric tape" for quick dosing information for medications referenced in the protocols. ∙ Ability to bookmark commonly used protocols for quick reference. ∙ Map function allowing ability to find nearest trauma center, stroke center or Veterinary hospital ∙ Phone list with commonly used numbers. You also have the option to add person custom phone numbers. ∙ Supports dark mode and dynamic text. Starting in 2023 a paid subscription is required to use this app. You have the option when first opening the app to either choose an annual subscription (which comes with a 30 day free trial for new users) or instead choose lifetime access. Both offers provide access to all features of the app. App Subscription Options: ∙ Yearly (annual auto-renewable subscription) ∙ Lifetime access (one-time in-app purchase) The subscription period will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. To turn this function off, simply go to your iTunes account and turn off auto-renew. Renewal payments will differ depending on subscription and pricing at the time of renewal. Your iTunes account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Terms and Conditions: https://www.darkmedicalapps.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.darkmedicalapps.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Massachusetts EMS at Free against Paramedic Protocol Provider's $14.99. Massachusetts EMS also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Paramedic Protocol Provider's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (75% vs 59%). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model 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
Massachusetts EMS is free to download; Paramedic Protocol Provider costs $14.99 up front. Massachusetts EMS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Paramedic Protocol Provider asks for nothing beyond the download.
Massachusetts EMS holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 42 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Paramedic Protocol Provider's written reviews are positive against 59% of Massachusetts EMS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Paramedic Protocol Provider ships an update every 5 months, Massachusetts EMS monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Paramedic Protocol Provider | Massachusetts EMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.6 (53 ratings) | 4.0 (42 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews — better | 58.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 53 — better | 42 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #12 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | +17 |
| Developer | Acid Remap LLC | Dark Medical Apps LLC |
Customer experience
Paramedic Protocol Provider
Massachusetts EMS
Bugs and requests
Paramedic Protocol Provider
Reported bugs
11 issues- Full version not recognized for downloads
- Convoluted code system for protocols
- Protocols not completing download
- App requires re-downloading every time it's opened
- Search function not working ('indexing' loop)
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- Agency version not recognizing PPP app
- Protocols won't update or download
- Graphics not updated for larger screens
- Hyperlink issues
- Incompatible with older iOS versions
- App not recognizing full version after purchase
Requested features
7 requests- Ability to write/draw on protocols
- Full screen mode without icons
- Highlight and bookmark specific pages
- Improved graphics for larger screens
- Dark mode option
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- Ability to add notes to specific protocols
- Better integration with other apps (e.g., drug references)
Massachusetts EMS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Paramedic Protocol Provider
No in-app purchases
Massachusetts EMS
- Annual Susbcription1 Month trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$99.99
Questions
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