# PulsePoint Respond vs NREMT

PulsePoint Respond and NREMT both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of PulsePoint Respond's written reviews are positive against 37% of NREMT's. PulsePoint Respond also leads on ratings volume (272K vs 8K) and chart position (#49 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PulsePoint Respond against 4.7 for NREMT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PulsePoint Respond has 272K ratings behind it against 8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of PulsePoint Respond's written reviews are positive against 37% of NREMT's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PulsePoint Respond | NREMT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (272K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsepoint-respond/id500772134/reviews)** | [4.7 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nremt/id1300657339/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **272K** | 8K |
| Positive reviews | **63.0% of reviews** | 36.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PulsePoint Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/500772137) | [National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275585520) |

## What reviewers say

### PulsePoint Respond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsepoint-respond/id500772134)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

This app connects to 911 to alert you about local emergencies, including cardiac events requiring CPR. It also provides notifications for other community incidents like fires and floods, and allows you to monitor live dispatch radio. It's designed to build informed and responsive communities.

**Highlights:** 911-connected emergency alerts, CPR needed notifications, Community incident alerts (fires, floods), Live dispatch radio monitoring, FirstNet Certified™ application

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Instant notifications
- 📍 Detailed incident location
- 💡 Customizable notifications
- 🚑 Helpful for first responders
- 🔍 Awareness of community emergencies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗺️ Lack of location filtering
- 🔇 Inconsistent notification reliability
- 🌍 Limited coverage in Canada/other countries
- 🔢 Too many notifications for large areas
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Incidents not always displayed in a timely manner
- Difficulty understanding response unit codes/abbreviations
- Location services issues causing inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Radius-based notification filtering
- Separate notification settings for each agency
- Ability to follow specific stations/departments
- Integration with mapping apps for navigation
- Customizable notification sounds and tones


### NREMT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nremt/id1300657339)

Manage your EMT certification and account securely from your mobile device. Track recertification, update your profile, add courses, and access agency information. Purchase official merchandise directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Secure sign-in with biometrics, Verify provider status, Manage profile and affiliations, Add and track courses, Submit recertification applications, Access agency rosters, Purchase official merchandise

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient way to track education
- 👍 Straightforward interface
- 👍 Helpful for medical directors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Unable to upload documents
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🐛 Unreliable performance

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to add payment information
- Fails to generate registry cards for Apple Wallet
- App won't open or load past the logo
- Errors when trying to save changes or upload documents

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Auto-populate continuing education hours
- Ability to input entire refresher courses instead of individual classes
- Improved communication and support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PulsePoint Respond free?

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

### Is NREMT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PulsePoint Respond or NREMT?

PulsePoint Respond is rated higher. PulsePoint Respond averages 4.8 out of 5 from 272K ratings, while NREMT averages 4.7 from 8K ratings.

### Do PulsePoint Respond or NREMT have ads?

Neither PulsePoint Respond nor NREMT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PulsePoint Respond or NREMT?

PulsePoint Respond ships an update every 2 months, and NREMT every 2 months. Most recently, PulsePoint Respond was updated on October 19, 2026 and NREMT on October 19, 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.*