# findERnow vs Pro EMS

The clearest difference is rating: findERnow at 4.3 against Pro EMS's 3.0. findERnow also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 19 months). Pro EMS's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: findERnow has 47 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

findERnow ships an update every 4 months, Pro EMS every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | findERnow | Pro EMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findernow/id376928203/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-ems/id981921437/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 2 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Massachusetts General Hospital](https://appshunter.io/developer/376928206) | [Pro EMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/981921436) |

## 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


### Pro EMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-ems/id981921437)

Access essential resources for ambulance service employees. Find important contact numbers, frequently used links, and stay updated with the latest EMS news and educational content.

**Highlights:** Important phone numbers, Frequently used links, Up-to-date EMS news, Educational resources, Employee-specific access

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is findERnow free?

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

### Is Pro EMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, findERnow or Pro EMS?

findERnow is rated higher. findERnow averages 4.3 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Pro EMS averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do findERnow or Pro EMS have ads?

Pro EMS shows ads; findERnow does not.

### Which is updated more often, findERnow or Pro EMS?

findERnow ships an update every 4 months, and Pro EMS every 19 months. Most recently, findERnow was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pro EMS on October 3, 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.*