Comparison

Paramedic Protocol Provider vs Massachusetts EMS

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Searchable statewide protocols
  • Medication list with dosages
  • Pediatric weight-based dosing tape
  • Map to nearest trauma/stroke centers
  • Customizable phone list
  • Offline access
Features
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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

Screenshots

Paramedic Protocol Provider4 screens
Massachusetts EMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paramedic Protocol Provider ships an update every 5 months, Massachusetts EMS monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Paramedic Protocol Provider versus Massachusetts EMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParamedic Protocol ProviderMassachusetts EMS
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (53 ratings)4.0 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews — better58.8% of reviews
Number of ratings53 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
Best chart rank#12 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB38 MB
Age rating17++17
DeveloperAcid Remap LLCDark Medical Apps LLC

Customer experience

Paramedic Protocol Provider

All ratings53 ratings
Positive62.3%
Neutral9.4%
Negative28.3%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative16.9%

Massachusetts EMS

All ratings42 ratings
Positive73.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative35.3%

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

None

Paramedic Protocol Provider

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Massachusetts EMS

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Susbcription1 Month trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99

Questions

Is Paramedic Protocol Provider free?
Paramedic Protocol Provider costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Massachusetts EMS free?
Massachusetts EMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Paramedic Protocol Provider or Massachusetts EMS?
Massachusetts EMS is rated higher. Paramedic Protocol Provider averages 3.6 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Massachusetts EMS averages 4.0 from 42 ratings.
Do Paramedic Protocol Provider or Massachusetts EMS have ads?
Neither Paramedic Protocol Provider nor Massachusetts EMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paramedic Protocol Provider or Massachusetts EMS?
Paramedic Protocol Provider ships an update every 5 months, and Massachusetts EMS monthly. Most recently, Paramedic Protocol Provider was updated on October 29, 2026 and Massachusetts EMS on October 29, 2026.

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