PPP Agency vs First on Scene
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PPP Agency
This medical reference app offers quick offline access to select field treatment protocols for paramedics. It features indexed lookup, search functionality, and customizable notes for easy access to essential information.
- Quick indexed lookup
- Search titles and text
- Favorites tab
- Regularly updated content
- Customizable notes
- Offline access
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For the standard version of Paramedic Protocol Provider with over 350 available protocols, please visit http://itunes.apple.com/app/paramedic-protocol-provider/id323130614?mt=8 PPP Agency is a sponsored version of Paramedic Protocol Provider that provides quick offline access to select field treatment protocols. For a list of all currently available protocols please visit https://www.acidremap.com 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
First on Scene
This application provides educational information and recommendations about AEDs and medical emergencies. It is designed for learning purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice from a physician or Emergency Medical Services.
- AED information
- Medical recommendations
- Educational purposes
- Emergency preparedness
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First on Scene helps individuals and organizations prepare for emergencies before they happen. Use clear, step-by-step guidance for common medical emergencies, including cardiac arrest, bleeding, choking, allergic reactions, asthma, stroke, seizures, opioid overdose, and more. When an emergency occurs, always call 911 and follow the instructions of trained emergency personnel. The Equipment Manager gives your team one organized place to track emergency equipment across multiple locations. Create locations, add equipment, record where each item is stored, and keep inspection and expiration information easy to review. First on Scene is designed as a preparedness and organizational resource. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, emergency dispatch, or hands-on training. In an emergency, call 911 immediately.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: First on Scene at 4.0 against PPP Agency's 2.6. First on Scene also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 29%). PPP Agency's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
First on Scene holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PPP Agency has 22 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of PPP Agency's written reviews are positive against 50% of First on Scene's.
PPP Agency ships an update every 5 months, First on Scene weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | PPP Agency | First on Scene |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (22 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Acid Remap LLC | Kirti Patel |
Customer experience
PPP Agency
First on Scene
In-app purchases
PPP Agency
No in-app purchases
First on Scene
No in-app purchases








