# findERnow vs Emergency 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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | findERnow | Emergency Call |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findernow/id376928203/reviews) | **[4.5 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-call-international/id970439113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Massachusetts General Hospital](https://appshunter.io/developer/376928206) | [Stefan Collette](https://appshunter.io/developer/641976775) |

## 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


### Emergency Call

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-call-international/id970439113)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |


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