# PulsePoint Respond vs OCMedic

The clearest difference is price: PulsePoint Respond at Free against OCMedic's $4.99. PulsePoint Respond also leads on ratings volume (277K vs 8) and chart position (#45 vs #160). OCMedic's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

PulsePoint Respond is free to download; OCMedic costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OCMedic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PulsePoint Respond has 277K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of PulsePoint Respond's written reviews are positive against 100% of OCMedic's.

PulsePoint Respond ships an update every 2 months, OCMedic every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PulsePoint Respond | OCMedic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (277K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsepoint-respond/id500772134/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocmedic/id6743985316/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **277K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | #160 |
| Size | 36 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PulsePoint Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/500772137) | [Christopher Sigler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805409740) |

## What reviewers say

### PulsePoint Respond

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

**Currently charting:** #45 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


### OCMedic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocmedic/id6743985316)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

This app helps paramedics quickly find the nearest hospital with the specific specialty care needed for emergencies like trauma, cardiac, or stroke. It provides real-time location tracking, navigation, and direct calling to hospitals, streamlining critical decision-making.

**Highlights:** Real-time location tracking, Hospital specialty filtering, Navigation and direct calling, User-friendly interface, Favorite hospital saving, Accurate ETA calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PulsePoint Respond free?

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

### Is OCMedic free?

OCMedic costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

OCMedic is rated higher. PulsePoint Respond averages 4.8 out of 5 from 277K ratings, while OCMedic averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do PulsePoint Respond or OCMedic have ads?

Neither PulsePoint Respond nor OCMedic shows ads.

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

PulsePoint Respond ships an update every 2 months, and OCMedic every 6 weeks. Most recently, PulsePoint Respond was updated on October 24, 2026 and OCMedic on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PulsePoint Respond or OCMedic?

PulsePoint Respond currently peaks at #45 in the App Store charts, and OCMedic at #160. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*