Comparison

Paramedic Protocol Provider vs findERnow

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
Read full description

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

findERnow

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
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findERnow app is the fastest, most reliable emergency room (ER) finder on the app market today. The findERnow app will locate the closest ER with just one click by using the most comprehensive national database available. findERnow uses the iPhone’s GPS to quickly locate ERs anywhere in the U.S. You can select the closest ER or another nearby ER in a map or list format and can locate the closest ERs by driving time or by distance. Once you select an ER, you have 1-click access to directions to the ER and additional information about annual ER visit volume and whether the hospital has a verified adult trauma, adult burn, or stroke center. Using the “EMS View” feature, you can also see whether an adult trauma or stroke center has advanced or basic capabilities. The “EMS View” feature is designed for Emergency Medical Services personnel, but it may be viewed by anyone interested in learning more about these capabilities. You also have the ability to search online for more information about the ER. We have added a new feature that includes information about which ERs are Recognized Geriatric ERs. These ERs are more likely to be prepared to provide emergency care for geriatric patients. You can also quickly see if ERs are more likely to be prepared to provide emergency care for children, as these ERs are marked with a dark blue baby icon. You can also quickly access information about the % of annual visits from children, if the hospital has a verified pediatric trauma or pediatric burn center, if the ER has a separate pediatric area, and if the ER has pediatric emergency care coordinators. findERnow is ideal for travelers, especially those suffering with chronic medical conditions, or those traveling with friends or relatives with health problems. Whether you are traveling or close to home, find the nearest ER quickly with findERnow! Terms of Use: http://emnet-usa.org/policies/app_terms_of_use.htm

Screenshots

Paramedic Protocol Provider4 screens
findERnow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: findERnow at Free against Paramedic Protocol Provider's $14.99. findERnow also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (86% vs 75%). Paramedic Protocol Provider's advantage is chart position (#7 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

findERnow is free to download; Paramedic Protocol Provider costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

findERnow holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Paramedic Protocol Provider's written reviews are positive against 86% of findERnow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paramedic Protocol Provider ships an update every 5 months, findERnow every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Paramedic Protocol Provider versus findERnow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParamedic Protocol ProviderfindERnow
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (53 ratings)4.3 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews86.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53 — better47
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAcid Remap LLCMassachusetts General Hospital

Customer experience

Paramedic Protocol Provider

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

findERnow

All ratings47 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative4.5%

User reviews

Paramedic Protocol Provider

From 53 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

findERnow

From 47 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

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)

findERnow

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

13 requests
  • Integrate with Google Maps
  • Add Trauma Rating (L1, L2, etc.)
  • Include phone numbers for ERs
  • Include address for ERs
  • Include Helicopter availability
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  • Differentiate between hospital ER and standalone ER
  • Filter options for burn centers, trauma centers, cath labs
  • Allow manual address input
  • Add location of fire/rescue/EMS/police stations
  • International version
  • Ability to pan to other locations to refresh ERs
  • Add street access for ER entrances/ambulance bays
  • Search for EDs in other areas

In-app purchases

None

Paramedic Protocol Provider

No in-app purchases

None

findERnow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paramedic Protocol Provider free?
Paramedic Protocol Provider costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is findERnow free?
findERnow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Paramedic Protocol Provider or findERnow?
findERnow is rated higher. Paramedic Protocol Provider averages 3.6 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while findERnow averages 4.3 from 47 ratings.
Do Paramedic Protocol Provider or findERnow have ads?
Neither Paramedic Protocol Provider nor findERnow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paramedic Protocol Provider or findERnow?
Paramedic Protocol Provider ships an update every 5 months, and findERnow every 4 months. Most recently, Paramedic Protocol Provider was updated on September 25, 2026 and findERnow on September 14, 2026.

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