Comparison

EMS Guidebook vs Creative ePCR

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

Head to head
About

EMS Guidebook

This app provides a digital reference for emergency medical service protocols, replacing traditional physical guidebooks. It includes essential medical charts, guidelines, and rhythm examples, with agency-specific protocols accessible via password.

Highlights
  • Digital EMS agency protocols
  • Replacement for physical guidebooks
  • Pediatric vital signs charts
  • Burn and c-spine clearance guides
  • Cardiac rhythm examples
  • AHA guidelines
Features
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EMS Guidebook allows the user to view the medical protocols of specific EMS agencies. This guidebook is meant to be a replacement of the traditional flip book guides that EMTs and Paramedics carry for reference on emergency calls. The specific agencies protocols require passwords to download. Those passwords are available from the agency's Training Officer. The Generic Protocols are available without a password. As part of the base program, each set of protocols contain references such as pediatric vital signs, burn references, c-spine clearance charts, 12-lead guidelines, American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines, START and JumpSTART triage guides. There are also guides to several common cardiac rhythms with examples. If you wish to have your protocols put into this system contact us through the app

About

Creative ePCR

This application provides a NEMSIS compliant electronic patient care reporting solution designed for emergency medical services. It offers a user-centric, customizable interface built by and for medical providers, aiming for efficiency and profitability in the EMS community.

Highlights
  • NEMSIS Compliant
  • User-centric design
  • Customizable interface
  • Tablet and PC support
  • Industry-first iOS app
Features
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Creative EMS Solutions is a technology organization focused on creating a more effective and profitable emergency medical community through the implementation of next generation software and high-yield billing. Creative EMS Solutions has been fortunate to service a multitude of EMS agencies and it is with the understanding that each is unique that we are proud to accommodate them all with uniquely customizable and professional services for both PC and tablet. Now we are releasing the industry’s first true IOS app. The Creative EMS ePCR is an unrivaled, NEMSIS Compliant solution. The "by-providers-for ­ providers", user-centric design separates the Creative software from our competitors who offer expensive systems built strictly from and behave like the NEMSIS Data Dictionary. Our first mission was to develop and refine an extremely user­ friendly and customizable user interface before bringing a product to market.

Screenshots

EMS Guidebook4 screens
Creative ePCR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EMS Guidebook at 4.8 against Creative ePCR's 3.0. EMS Guidebook also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 25%) and ratings volume (90 vs 25). Creative ePCR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support 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. EMS Guidebook sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Creative ePCR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EMS Guidebook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of EMS Guidebook's written reviews are positive against 25% of Creative ePCR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMS Guidebook ships an update every 6 months, Creative ePCR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
EMS Guidebook versus Creative ePCR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMS GuidebookCreative ePCR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (90 ratings) — better3.0 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings90 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB146 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLarry OwensCreative EMS

Customer experience

EMS Guidebook

All ratings90 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

Creative ePCR

All ratings25 ratings
Positive44.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative52.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

EMS Guidebook

One-time7
  • 2009 Utah EMS for Children Off-Line Protocols$1.99
  • District 2B Protocols$2.99
  • 2009 West Virginia EMT Basic Protocols$3.99
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  • 2012 North Carolina EMS Protocols$4.99
  • 2009 North Carolina EMS Protocols$4.99
  • 2010 Hawaii EMS Standing Orders$4.99
  • 2011-2013 St John New Zealand Protocols$4.99
None

Creative ePCR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMS Guidebook free?
EMS Guidebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Creative ePCR free?
Creative ePCR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EMS Guidebook or Creative ePCR?
EMS Guidebook is rated higher. EMS Guidebook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Creative ePCR averages 3.0 from 25 ratings.
Do EMS Guidebook or Creative ePCR have ads?
Neither EMS Guidebook nor Creative ePCR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EMS Guidebook or Creative ePCR?
EMS Guidebook ships an update every 6 months, and Creative ePCR every 3 weeks. Most recently, EMS Guidebook was updated on September 10, 2026 and Creative ePCR on July 17, 2026.

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