Comparison

Shockwave Therapy vs San Francisco EMS Protocols

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

Head to head
About

Shockwave Therapy

This app offers detailed treatment instructions for 10 common conditions using Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT). It includes energy data, contraindications, and allows users to log treatment notes and energy levels for specific conditions.

Highlights
  • Treatment instructions for 10 conditions
  • Energy data logging
  • Contraindication information
  • 3D body view
  • Patient education tool
  • Treatment notes
Features
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For users of Extracorporal Shockwave Therapy machines, this app provides detailed treatment instructions (focussed ESWT) for 10 common conditions, plus energy data, contraindications and the ability to keep energy level data and treatment notes for your most common conditions. Conditions covered are Achillodynia, Calcific tendonitis, Golfers Elbow, Patellar tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, pseudoarthrosis, tennis elbow, tibial stress syndrome, trigger points and trochanteric tendonitis. General guidelines and contraindications are also covered. This app features a 3D view of the body, plus individual treatment guidelines with clear images for PiezoWave ESWT treatments. A great way to educate patients and support this powerful therapy!

About

San Francisco EMS Protocols

Access San Francisco EMS protocols, policies, and supporting materials offline. Features quick indexed lookup, search functionality, and customizable notes for important entries. Content is updated regularly and always available on your device.

Highlights
  • Offline access to protocols
  • Quick indexed lookup
  • Search titles and text
  • Favorites tab
  • Customizable notes
  • Regular content updates
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San Francisco EMS Protocols is an app that provides quick offline access to the San Francisco EMS protocols, policies and supporting materials. Features include: •Quick indexed lookup of content in a matter of seconds •Search titles and text •Favorites tab for quick access of what's important to you •Updated regularly, ensuring content is up-to-date •Customizable notes for each individual entry •Always with you as long as you have your device and never fades or tears

Screenshots

San Francisco EMS Protocols4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: San Francisco EMS Protocols at Free against Shockwave Therapy's $4.99. San Francisco EMS Protocols also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Shockwave Therapy's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months). On ratings volume 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

San Francisco EMS Protocols is free to download; Shockwave Therapy costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shockwave Therapy holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shockwave Therapy ships an update every 4 months, San Francisco EMS Protocols every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Shockwave Therapy versus San Francisco EMS Protocols: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShockwave TherapySan Francisco EMS Protocols
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB28 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperElvation Medical GmbHAcid Remap LLC

In-app purchases

None

Shockwave Therapy

No in-app purchases

None

San Francisco EMS Protocols

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shockwave Therapy free?
Shockwave Therapy costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is San Francisco EMS Protocols free?
San Francisco EMS Protocols is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shockwave Therapy or San Francisco EMS Protocols?
Shockwave Therapy is rated higher. Shockwave Therapy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while San Francisco EMS Protocols averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Which is updated more often, Shockwave Therapy or San Francisco EMS Protocols?
Shockwave Therapy ships an update every 4 months, and San Francisco EMS Protocols every 13 months. Most recently, Shockwave Therapy was updated on October 5, 2026 and San Francisco EMS Protocols on July 4, 2026.

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