Comparison

EMS Guidebook vs NREMT EMT Basic Exam Prep 2025

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

NREMT EMT Basic Exam Prep 2025

Prepare for the NREMT exam with over 200 practice questions mirroring the real test. Focus on specific medical categories and track your progress with a user-friendly interface. This free app helps aspiring EMTs study efficiently and build confidence for certification.

Highlights
  • Over 200 NREMT-style practice questions
  • Study by major NREMT exam sections
  • Flexible study modes (few questions or full exam)
  • Progress tracking and performance monitoring
  • User-friendly interface
  • Covers key medical categories
Features
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Introducing EMT Study Prep 3.0 - Your Ultimate FREE NREMT Exam Study Companion! Are you an EMT student preparing for the NREMT exam? Look no further! EMT Study Prep 3.0 is here to help you ace the test with confidence. Our comprehensive quiz study app is designed specifically for aspiring EMTs like you, with a database of over 200 carefully crafted questions that mirror the real NREMT exam. EMT Study Prep 3.0 covers all critical NREMT exam sections, including: Airway and Breathing Management Cardiology and Resuscitation Trauma and Injury Assessment Obstetrics and Pediatrics EMS Operations and Best Practices Key Features: NEW & IMPROVED: Enjoy a sleek, user-friendly interface in EMT Study Prep 3.0, making your study sessions more enjoyable and efficient! STUDY BY CATEGORY: Choose from the 5 major NREMT sections to focus on your weak spots. FLEXIBLE STUDY MODES: Choose to practice a few questions at a time or challenge yourself with all 200 questions in one go - and then do it all over again for a fresh set of questions! PROGRESS TRACKING: Monitor your performance and progress with our built-in tracking system, helping you identify areas for improvement and boosting your confidence. Your journey to becoming a certified EMT starts here! Study smarter and conquer the NREMT exam with EMT Study Prep 3.0 - the essential study app for every EMT aspirant. Download EMT Study Prep 3.0 now and unlock your potential as an Emergency Medical Technician!

Screenshots

EMS Guidebook4 screens
NREMT EMT Basic Exam Prep 20254 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EMS Guidebook at 4.9 against NREMT EMT Basic Exam Prep 2025's 4.3. EMS Guidebook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (115 vs 26). NREMT EMT Basic Exam Prep 2025's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. NREMT EMT Basic Exam Prep 2025 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EMS Guidebook holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 115 and 26 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMS Guidebook ships an update every 6 months, NREMT EMT Basic Exam Prep 2025 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
EMS Guidebook versus NREMT EMT Basic Exam Prep 2025: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMS GuidebookNREMT EMT Basic Exam Prep 2025
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (115 ratings) — better4.3 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings115 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB43 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperLarry OwensKrager Labs LLC

Customer experience

EMS Guidebook

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

NREMT EMT Basic Exam Prep 2025

All ratings26 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative15.4%

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

NREMT EMT Basic Exam Prep 2025

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMS Guidebook free?
EMS Guidebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NREMT EMT Basic Exam Prep 2025 free?
NREMT EMT Basic Exam Prep 2025 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EMS Guidebook or NREMT EMT Basic Exam Prep 2025?
EMS Guidebook is rated higher. EMS Guidebook averages 4.9 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while NREMT EMT Basic Exam Prep 2025 averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.
Do EMS Guidebook or NREMT EMT Basic Exam Prep 2025 have ads?
NREMT EMT Basic Exam Prep 2025 shows ads; EMS Guidebook does not.
Which is updated more often, EMS Guidebook or NREMT EMT Basic Exam Prep 2025?
EMS Guidebook ships an update every 6 months, and NREMT EMT Basic Exam Prep 2025 fortnightly. Most recently, EMS Guidebook was updated on October 23, 2026 and NREMT EMT Basic Exam Prep 2025 on October 23, 2026.

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