# Paramedic Protocol Provider vs Massachusetts EMS

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paramedic Protocol Provider | Massachusetts EMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paramedic-protocol-provider/id323130614/reviews) | **[4.0 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/massachusetts-ems/id1050497298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **75.3% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | +17 |
| Developer | [Acid Remap LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323130617) | [Dark Medical Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046115244) |

## What reviewers say

### Paramedic Protocol Provider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paramedic-protocol-provider/id323130614)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Medical, #147 Top Grossing · Medical, #189 Top Paid (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use reference
- 🚀 Quick access to protocols
- 📱 Always available on phone
- 👍 Well organized
- 🔄 Fast updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Protocols not downloading
- 🐛 Protocols not updating
- 🐛 App requires re-downloading
- 🐛 Search function not working
- 🐛 Indexing issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- Ability to write/draw on protocols
- Full screen mode without icons
- Highlight and bookmark specific pages
- Improved graphics for larger screens
- Dark mode option


### Massachusetts EMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/massachusetts-ems/id1050497298)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Susbcription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |


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