Comparison

Paramedic Protocol Provider vs Swift Protocols

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

Swift Protocols

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Swift Protocols is the official companion app for agencies using the Swift EMS Solutions platform. It provides secure, offline access to clinical protocols, operational documents, and department guidelines—ensuring that field providers always have the most up-to-date information. Designed for EMS personnel, fire departments, and other operational teams, Swift Protocols mirrors the access and permissions granted to each user through their organization’s online account. The app automatically syncs with updates made by your organization’s administrators, ensuring the content always reflects the most current version available online. Features: Offline access to approved protocols, operational documents and training videos Automatic synchronization with the latest online content Viewing access based on organization-defined permissions Can add multiple organizations to a single device Guest access support when enabled by the organization Swift Protocols ensures consistency and accountability by allowing every user to reference the same approved documentation—online or offline. This app is available only to guests and users of the Swift Protocols platform and requires a valid organization registration code. Play with our sandbox at swiftprotocols.com/demo

Screenshots

Paramedic Protocol Provider4 screens
Swift Protocols4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Swift Protocols at Free against Paramedic Protocol Provider's $14.99. Swift Protocols also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Paramedic Protocol Provider's advantage is chart position (#8 vs unranked). 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

Swift Protocols 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paramedic Protocol Provider ships an update every 5 months, Swift Protocols every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Paramedic Protocol Provider versus Swift Protocols: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParamedic Protocol ProviderSwift Protocols
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB43 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAcid Remap LLCSwift EMS Solutions LC

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)

Swift Protocols

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Paramedic Protocol Provider

No in-app purchases

None

Swift Protocols

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paramedic Protocol Provider free?
Paramedic Protocol Provider costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swift Protocols free?
Swift Protocols is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paramedic Protocol Provider or Swift Protocols have ads?
Neither Paramedic Protocol Provider nor Swift Protocols shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paramedic Protocol Provider or Swift Protocols?
Paramedic Protocol Provider ships an update every 5 months, and Swift Protocols every 2 months. Most recently, Paramedic Protocol Provider was updated on October 1, 2026 and Swift Protocols on September 21, 2026.

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