# EMS Field Partner vs EMS Guidebook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EMS Field Partner at 72% against EMS Guidebook's 33%. EMS Field Partner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). EMS Guidebook's advantage is ratings volume (90 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EMS Guidebook sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. EMS Field Partner asks for nothing beyond the download.

EMS Field Partner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMS Guidebook has 90 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of EMS Field Partner's written reviews are positive against 33% of EMS Guidebook's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMS Field Partner | EMS Guidebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ems-field-partner/id417962608/reviews)** | [4.8 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ems-guidebook/id527102213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **90** |
| Positive reviews | **71.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ritter Mobile Technology GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/382043110) | [Larry Owens](https://appshunter.io/developer/496138296) |

## What reviewers say

### EMS Field Partner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ems-field-partner/id417962608)

This application provides public safety personnel with quick access to medical referral information for emergencies. It allows direct linking with hospital medical command and utilizes GPS for accurate dispatch of emergency services. The app also offers hospital specialty identifiers, directions, and protocol references.

**Highlights:** Medical referral information, Direct link to Medical Command, GPS for dispatch, Hospital specialty identifiers, Directions to hospitals, Protocol references

**In-app purchases:** none


### EMS Guidebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ems-guidebook/id527102213)

This app provides a digital reference for emergency medical service protocols, replacing traditional physical guidebooks. It includes essential medical charts, guidelines, and rhythm examples, with agency-specific protocols accessible via password.

**Highlights:** Digital EMS agency protocols, Replacement for physical guidebooks, Pediatric vital signs charts, Burn and c-spine clearance guides, Cardiac rhythm examples, AHA guidelines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2009 Utah EMS for Children Off-Line Protocols | $1.99 | one-time |
| District 2B Protocols | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2009 West Virginia EMT Basic Protocols | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2012 North Carolina EMS Protocols | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2009 North Carolina EMS Protocols | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2010 Hawaii EMS Standing Orders | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2011-2013 St John New Zealand Protocols | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMS Field Partner free?

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

### Is EMS Guidebook free?

EMS Guidebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EMS Field Partner or EMS Guidebook?

EMS Field Partner is rated higher. EMS Field Partner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while EMS Guidebook averages 4.8 from 90 ratings.

### Do EMS Field Partner or EMS Guidebook have ads?

Neither EMS Field Partner nor EMS Guidebook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EMS Field Partner or EMS Guidebook?

EMS Field Partner ships an update every 6 months, and EMS Guidebook every 6 months. Most recently, EMS Field Partner was updated on June 9, 2026 and EMS Guidebook on September 10, 2026.

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