# findERnow vs Region X EMS Protocols

The clearest difference is rating: findERnow at 4.3 against Region X EMS Protocols's 2.6. findERnow also leads on ratings volume (47 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

findERnow holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: findERnow has 47 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

findERnow ships an update every 4 months, Region X EMS Protocols every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | findERnow | Region X EMS Protocols |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findernow/id376928203/reviews)** | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/region-x-ems-protocols/id6450221966/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Massachusetts General Hospital](https://appshunter.io/developer/376928206) | [Acid Remap LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323130617) |

## What reviewers say

### findERnow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findernow/id376928203)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Integrate with Google Maps
- Add Trauma Rating (L1, L2, etc.)
- Include phone numbers for ERs
- Include address for ERs
- Include Helicopter availability


### Region X EMS Protocols

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/region-x-ems-protocols/id6450221966)

Access Region X (IL) protocols and supporting materials offline. Features quick indexed lookup, search functionality, and a favorites tab for essential content. Allows for customizable notes and is always available on your device.

**Highlights:** Offline protocol access, Quick indexed lookup, Search titles and text, Favorites tab, Customizable notes, Regular updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is findERnow free?

findERnow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Region X EMS Protocols free?

Region X EMS Protocols is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, findERnow or Region X EMS Protocols?

findERnow is rated higher. findERnow averages 4.3 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Region X EMS Protocols averages 2.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do findERnow or Region X EMS Protocols have ads?

Neither findERnow nor Region X EMS Protocols shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, findERnow or Region X EMS Protocols?

findERnow ships an update every 4 months, and Region X EMS Protocols every 5 months. Most recently, findERnow was updated on October 23, 2026 and Region X EMS Protocols on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*