Comparison

findERnow vs Emergency Call

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

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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

Emergency Call

This application provides immediate access to emergency contact numbers based on your current GPS location. It requires an internet connection and GPS to function, ensuring you can reach help quickly in critical situations.

Highlights
  • Find emergency numbers by location
  • Supports numerous countries
  • Requires internet and GPS
  • Accurate location dependent on device GPS
Features
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This app helps you find emergency phone numbers for your current location in case of an emergency. The Emergency Call app requires an internet connection and access to the GPS receiver to function properly. The accuracy of your determined location depends on the quality of your device's GPS receiver. Supported countries: - Afghanistan - Albania - Algeria - American Samoa - Andorra - Angola - Anguilla - Antarctica - Antigua and Barbuda - Argentina - Armenia - Aruba - Ascension Island - Australia - Austria - Azerbaijan - Bahrain - Bangladesh - Barbados - Belarus - Belgium - Belize - Benin - Bermuda - Bhutan - Bolivia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Botswana - Brazil - British Indian Ocean Territory - Brunei - Bulgaria - Burkina Faso - Burundi - Cambodia - Cameroon - Canada - Cape Verde - Caribbean Netherlands - Cayman Islands - Central African Republic - Chad - Chile - China - Christmas Island - Cocos (Keeling) Islands - Colombia - Comoros - Congo Republic - Cook Islands - Costa Rica - Croatia - Cuba - Curaçao - Cyprus - Czech Republic - Côte d'Ivoire - Democratic Republic of Congo - Denmark - Djibouti - Dominica - Dominican Republic - East Timor - Ecuador - Egypt - El Salvador - Equatorial Guinea - Eritrea - Estonia - Eswatini (Swaziland) - Ethiopia - Falkland Islands (Malvinas) - Faroe Islands - Fiji - Finland - France - French Guiana - French Polynesia - Gambia - Georgia - Germany - Ghana - Gibraltar - Greece - Greenland - Grenada - Guadeloupe - Guam - Guatemala - Guernsey - Guinea - Guinea-Bissau - Guyana - Haiti - Honduras - Hong Kong - Hungary - Iceland - India - Indonesia - Iran - Iraq - Ireland - Isle of Man - Israel - Italy - Jamaica - Japan - Jersey - Jordan - Kazakhstan - Kenya - Kiribati - Kosovo - Kuwait - Kyrgyzstan - Laos - Latvia - Lebanon - Lesotho - Liberia - Libya - Liechtenstein - Lithuania - Luxembourg - Macao - Madagascar - Malawi - Malaysia - Maldives - Mali - Malta - Marshall Islands - Martinique - Mauritania - Mauritius - Mayotte - Mexico - Micronesia, Federated States of - Moldova - Monaco - Mongolia - Montenegro - Montserrat - Morocco - Mozambique - Namibia - Nauru - Nepal - Netherlands - New Caledonia - New Zealand - Nicaragua - Niger - Nigeria - Niue - Norfolk Island - North Korea - North Macedonia - Northern Mariana Islands - Norway - Oman - Pakistan - Palau - Palestine, State of - Panama - Papua New Guinea - Paraguay - Peru - Philippines - Poland - Portugal - Puerto Rico - Qatar - Romania - Russia - Rwanda - Réunion - Saint Barthélemy - Saint Helena - Saint Kitts and Nevis - Saint Lucia - Saint Martin - Saint Pierre and Miquelon - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Samoa - San Marino - Saudi Arabia - Senegal - Serbia - Seychelles - Sierra Leone - Singapore - Slovakia - Slovenia - Solomon Islands - Somalia - South Africa - South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands - South Korea - South Sudan - Spain - Sri Lanka - Sudan - Suriname - Sweden - Switzerland - Syria - São Tomé and Príncipe - Taiwan - Tajikistan - Tanzania - Thailand - The Bahamas - Togo - Tokelau - Tonga - Trinidad and Tobago - Tristan da Cunha - Tunisia - Turkey - Turkmenistan - Turks and Caicos Islands - Tuvalu - Uganda - Ukraine - United Arab Emirates - United Kingdom - United States of America - Uruguay - Uzbekistan - Vanuatu - Vatican City / Holy See - Venezuela - Vietnam - Virgin Islands, British - Virgin Islands, U.S. - Wallis and Futuna - Western Sahara - Yemen - Zambia - Zimbabwe - Åland Islands

Screenshots

findERnow4 screens
Emergency Call3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: findERnow at 86% against Emergency Call's 42%. findERnow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months). Emergency Call's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Emergency Call sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. findERnow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Emergency Call holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 76 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of findERnow's written reviews are positive against 42% of Emergency Call's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

findERnow ships an update every 4 months, Emergency Call every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
findERnow versus Emergency Call: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterfindERnowEmergency Call
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (48 ratings)4.5 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4876 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMassachusetts General HospitalStefan Collette

Customer experience

findERnow

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

Emergency Call

All ratings72 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%

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

Emergency Call

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

findERnow

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Emergency Call

One-time1
  • Full Version$0.99

Questions

Is findERnow free?
findERnow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Emergency Call free?
Emergency Call is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, findERnow or Emergency Call?
Emergency Call is rated higher. findERnow averages 4.2 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Emergency Call averages 4.5 from 76 ratings.
Do findERnow or Emergency Call have ads?
Neither findERnow nor Emergency Call shows ads.
Which is updated more often, findERnow or Emergency Call?
findERnow ships an update every 4 months, and Emergency Call every 10 months. Most recently, findERnow was updated on November 10, 2026 and Emergency Call on November 6, 2026.

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