Comparison

Paramedic Protocol Provider vs Pathophysiology Review

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

Pathophysiology Review

This app offers a comprehensive review of pathophysiology for allied health students and those preparing for specific exams. It includes flashcards, topical questions, and simulated exams to deepen understanding of disease processes.

Highlights
  • 650 review items
  • Detailed rationale answers
  • 350 study cards
  • 200 topical review questions
  • Two 50-question simulated exams
  • 10 body system topics
Features
Currently charting
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Pathophysiology Review is a comprehensive review app for anyone in an allied health pathophysiology course (e.g. nursing, paramedic) or those looking to challenge pathophysiology through Excelsior College Examinations. Comprehensive in nature with detailed rationale answers in flash cards and questions, each of this app's 650 items creates an opportunity to prepare for an exam--and to better understand disease processes as a clinical provider. Pathophysiology Review™ uses the Limmer Creative S-R-T approach to study and contains: Study: 350 Study cards Review: 200 Topical review questions Test: Two 50-question simulated final exams Pathophysiology Review is broken down into 10 topics by body system including: Cellular Immunity Hematologic Neurologic Cardiovascular Pulmonary Musculoskeletal Endocrine Gastrointestinal Renal and Urologic NOTE: Purchase of this app will not provide the user access to the lc-ready.com web site

Screenshots

Paramedic Protocol Provider4 screens
Pathophysiology Review4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paramedic Protocol Provider at 75% against Pathophysiology Review's 25%. Paramedic Protocol Provider also leads on rating (3.6 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 34 months). Pathophysiology Review's advantage is price ($7.99 vs $14.99). On 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 Pathophysiology Review $7.99 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 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paramedic Protocol Provider has 53 ratings behind it against 4, 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 25% of Pathophysiology Review's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paramedic Protocol Provider ships an update every 5 months, Pathophysiology Review every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Paramedic Protocol Provider versus Pathophysiology Review: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParamedic Protocol ProviderPathophysiology Review
Price$14.99$7.99 — better
Rating3.6 (53 ratings) — better2.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings53 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 34 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
Best chart rank#7 — better#193
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB51 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%

Pathophysiology Review

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

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)

Pathophysiology Review

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Paramedic Protocol Provider

No in-app purchases

None

Pathophysiology Review

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paramedic Protocol Provider free?
Paramedic Protocol Provider costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pathophysiology Review free?
Pathophysiology Review costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Paramedic Protocol Provider or Pathophysiology Review?
Paramedic Protocol Provider is rated higher. Paramedic Protocol Provider averages 3.6 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Pathophysiology Review averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Paramedic Protocol Provider or Pathophysiology Review have ads?
Neither Paramedic Protocol Provider nor Pathophysiology Review shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paramedic Protocol Provider or Pathophysiology Review?
Paramedic Protocol Provider ships an update every 5 months, and Pathophysiology Review every 34 months. Most recently, Paramedic Protocol Provider was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pathophysiology Review on September 21, 2026.
Which is more popular, Paramedic Protocol Provider or Pathophysiology Review?
Paramedic Protocol Provider currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and Pathophysiology Review at #193. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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