Comparison

findERnow vs ER Wait Time

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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

About

ER Wait Time

Find the fastest emergency care with real-time wait times and hospital information. This app helps you locate nearby ERs, compare travel and wait times, and access contact details to make informed decisions during medical emergencies.

Highlights
  • Real-time ER wait times
  • GPS-powered hospital finder
  • User reviews and ratings
  • Detailed hospital information
  • Offline mode with cached data
  • Emergency contact integration
Features
Currently charting
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ER Wait Time helps you compare estimated emergency room wait times, nearby hospitals, and travel distance so you can make more informed care decisions. FEATURES • Find nearby emergency rooms using your location • View estimated ER wait times and hospital capacity indicators • Compare distance, hospital details, and contact information • Get directions to a hospital • Save favorite hospitals • Share hospital information with family and friends • Read and submit community wait-time feedback • Access recently viewed information when offline OPTIONAL PREMIUM ER Wait Time Premium is optional and available as a monthly subscription for $3.99/month. Premium includes an ad-free experience, wait-time trends and alerts, unlimited favorites, and data export. Core hospital search and estimated wait-time features are included with the app purchase. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ER Wait Time provides estimates for informational purposes only. Wait times, hospital capacity, and availability can change quickly and may not reflect current conditions. Do not use this app as the sole basis for medical decisions. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 immediately. For serious symptoms or injuries, seek the nearest appropriate emergency care and follow guidance from qualified healthcare professionals. ER Wait Time does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Terms of Use: https://mywaitime.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://mywaitime.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

findERnow4 screens
ER Wait Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: findERnow at Free against ER Wait Time's $5.99. findERnow also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). ER Wait Time's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and chart position (#57 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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; ER Wait Time costs $5.99 up front. ER Wait Time sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. findERnow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

findERnow holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: findERnow has 47 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

findERnow ships an update every 4 months, ER Wait Time fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
findERnow versus ER Wait Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterfindERnowER Wait Time
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.3 (47 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#57 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMassachusetts General HospitalMuhammad Saeed Malik

Customer experience

findERnow

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

ER Wait Time

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

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
Show 8 more
  • 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

ER Wait Time

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

findERnow

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ER Wait Time

Subscriptions1
  • ER Wait Time Premium1 Month trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is findERnow free?
findERnow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ER Wait Time free?
ER Wait Time costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, findERnow or ER Wait Time?
findERnow is rated higher. findERnow averages 4.3 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while ER Wait Time averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do findERnow or ER Wait Time have ads?
Neither findERnow nor ER Wait Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, findERnow or ER Wait Time?
findERnow ships an update every 4 months, and ER Wait Time fortnightly. Most recently, findERnow was updated on October 23, 2026 and ER Wait Time on November 3, 2026.

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