Comparison

Paramedic Protocol Provider vs Paramedic PASS

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

Paramedic PASS

Prepare for your NREMT certification exam with this comprehensive app. It features over 550 review questions, detailed rationales, and two full-length simulated exams to help you master critical paramedic knowledge and clinical judgment scenarios.

Highlights
  • Over 550 review questions
  • Detailed rationales for each question
  • 10 key topic areas covered
  • Two full-length simulated exams
  • NREMT clinical judgment scenarios
  • TEI questions
Features
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Paramedic PASS – The Ultimate NREMT Prep App Prepare confidently and increase your chances of passing the NRP on your first attempt with Paramedic PASS, the most comprehensive paramedic certification prep app available. Developed in collaboration with Bill Brown, former Executive Director of the NREMT, this app is designed to help you master the latest exam format. Stay ahead with new NREMT clinical judgment scenarios and TEI questions, reflecting the evolving NRP exam standards. These questions will train your brain to think critically, just like the National Registry requires. Get access to over 550 high-quality review questions covering the critical areas of paramedic knowledge, all with detailed rationales to reinforce your learning. Study smarter with questions organized into 10 key topics, including: Airway, Oxygen, and Ventilation Cardiology Trauma (Head, Neck, Chest, Ortho, Burns & More) OB and Pediatrics Pharmacology Respiratory and Neurology Abdominal, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, GU Operations When you're ready to put your knowledge to the test, challenge yourself with two full-length, 100-question simulated NRP exams. These practice tests provide diagnostic feedback to help you identify strengths and areas for improvement. Train your brain, sharpen your skills, and walk into your exam with confidence. Download Paramedic PASS today and take the next step toward your paramedic certification.

Screenshots

Paramedic Protocol Provider4 screens
Paramedic PASS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Paramedic Protocol Provider at $14.99 against Paramedic PASS's $37.99. Paramedic Protocol Provider also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 33%) and rating (3.6 vs 3.1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Paramedic Protocol Provider costs $14.99 and Paramedic PASS $37.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paramedic Protocol Provider holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paramedic Protocol Provider has 53 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Paramedic Protocol Provider's written reviews are positive against 33% of Paramedic PASS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paramedic Protocol Provider ships an update every 5 months, Paramedic PASS every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Paramedic Protocol Provider versus Paramedic PASS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParamedic Protocol ProviderParamedic PASS
Price$14.99 — better$37.99
Rating3.6 (53 ratings) — better3.1 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings53 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
Best chart rank#9 — better#28
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB50 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAcid Remap LLCLimmer Creative

Customer experience

Paramedic Protocol Provider

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

Paramedic PASS

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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)

Paramedic PASS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Paramedic Protocol Provider

No in-app purchases

None

Paramedic PASS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paramedic Protocol Provider free?
Paramedic Protocol Provider costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paramedic PASS free?
Paramedic PASS costs $37.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Paramedic Protocol Provider or Paramedic PASS?
Paramedic Protocol Provider is rated higher. Paramedic Protocol Provider averages 3.6 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Paramedic PASS averages 3.1 from 10 ratings.
Do Paramedic Protocol Provider or Paramedic PASS have ads?
Neither Paramedic Protocol Provider nor Paramedic PASS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paramedic Protocol Provider or Paramedic PASS?
Paramedic Protocol Provider ships an update every 5 months, and Paramedic PASS every 6 months. Most recently, Paramedic Protocol Provider was updated on September 25, 2026 and Paramedic PASS on September 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, Paramedic Protocol Provider or Paramedic PASS?
Paramedic Protocol Provider currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Paramedic PASS at #28. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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