Comparison

UPMC EMS Navigator vs EMScore

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

Head to head
About

UPMC EMS Navigator

Access interactive emergency medical protocols for ALS, BLS, CCT, and AEMT. This app provides instant links to medication information, calculators, and decision support tools for rapid patient assessment and treatment.

Highlights
  • Interactive ALS, BLS, CCT, AEMT protocols
  • Medication information links
  • Built-in calculators
  • Decision support tools
  • Medical Command contact integration
  • Offline protocol access
Features
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It’s never been easier to access the PA Statewide ALS, BLS, CCT and AEMT Protocols. With UPMC EMS Navigator, the 2023 protocols are interactive and at your fingertips — linking you instantly to medication information, calculators, and other relevant information. How does this help you? UPMC EMS Navigator gives you and your EMS team immediate access to information that can help you save lives, with no papers to flip through and no hard-to-read PDFs. UPMC EMS Navigator provides decision support tools to quickly assess patient condition, treat as needed, and contact Medical Command during critical moments in caring for and transporting your patient to the hospital. Download this invaluable tool and start using it today! This app was developed by UPMC Enterprises, leaders in applying technology to improve healthcare throughout the region.

About

EMScore

Features
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EMScore is the essential mobile companion for EMS personnel. Designed for first responders and EMS agencies, EMScore centralizes the tools and information you need in the field. Key Features: - Medical Protocols: Quickly access state and agency-specific treatment protocols with search and filtering - Indication Based Medication Calculator: Weight-based dosing, infusion calculations, and protocol or indication based dosages - Narcotic Logging: Log narcotics across your agency, with easy to use setup and tracking features. - Fleet Management: Vehicle inspections, fuel logs, maintenance tracking, and incident reporting - Station Operations: Chore scheduling, task tracking, and station management - Staff Directory: Find and contact team members instantly - Group Chat: Secure, real-time messaging with your crew and agency - Events & Signups: View upcoming trainings, meetings, and sign up on the go - Dynamic Forms: Complete and submit agency forms digitally - Policy Management: Access your agency's policies and SOPs anytime - Push Notifications: Stay informed with real-time alerts for critical updates - Certification Tracking: Monitor your certifications and expiration dates - Critical Patients: RSI/SAI/MFI patient management with equipment sizing and medication dosing EMScore supports multi role-based access, and data isolation. Whether you're on the truck, at the station, or in the field, EMScore keeps your team connected and informed. Built by EMS professionals, for EMS professionals.

Screenshots

UPMC EMS Navigator4 screens
EMScore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: UPMC EMS Navigator at 12.0 against EMScore's 15.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UPMC EMS Navigator ships an update every 2 months, EMScore monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
UPMC EMS Navigator versus EMScore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUPMC EMS NavigatorEMScore
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB120 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperUPMCEMScore

In-app purchases

None

UPMC EMS Navigator

No in-app purchases

None

EMScore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UPMC EMS Navigator free?
UPMC EMS Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EMScore free?
EMScore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UPMC EMS Navigator or EMScore have ads?
Neither UPMC EMS Navigator nor EMScore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UPMC EMS Navigator or EMScore?
UPMC EMS Navigator ships an update every 2 months, and EMScore monthly. Most recently, UPMC EMS Navigator was updated on October 22, 2026 and EMScore on October 7, 2026.

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