# EMS Guidebook vs GCS Glasgow Coma Score

The clearest difference is rating: EMS Guidebook at 4.9 against GCS Glasgow Coma Score's 4.0. EMS Guidebook also leads on ratings volume (115 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 12 months). GCS Glasgow Coma Score's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EMS Guidebook sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and GCS Glasgow Coma Score sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EMS Guidebook holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMS Guidebook has 115 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

EMS Guidebook ships an update every 6 months, GCS Glasgow Coma Score every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMS Guidebook | GCS Glasgow Coma Score |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ems-guidebook/id527102213/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gcs-glasgow-coma-score/id1488309186/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **115** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Larry Owens](https://appshunter.io/developer/496138296) | [Nikolaj Jensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487634697) |

## What reviewers say

### EMS Guidebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ems-guidebook/id527102213)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2009 Utah EMS for Children Off-Line Protocols | $1.99 | one-time |
| District 2B Protocols | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2009 West Virginia EMT Basic Protocols | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2012 North Carolina EMS Protocols | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2009 North Carolina EMS Protocols | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2010 Hawaii EMS Standing Orders | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2011-2013 St John New Zealand Protocols | $4.99 | one-time |


### GCS Glasgow Coma Score

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gcs-glasgow-coma-score/id1488309186)

This app helps evaluate a person's consciousness by assessing eye, verbal, and motor responses. It's a tool for understanding head injuries, useful both in and out of emergency situations. It is intended for educational purposes.

**Highlights:** Evaluate patient consciousness, Assess eye response, Assess verbal response, Assess motor response, Head injury evaluation tool, Educational purposes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMS Guidebook free?

EMS Guidebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GCS Glasgow Coma Score free?

GCS Glasgow Coma Score is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EMS Guidebook or GCS Glasgow Coma Score?

EMS Guidebook is rated higher. EMS Guidebook averages 4.9 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while GCS Glasgow Coma Score averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EMS Guidebook or GCS Glasgow Coma Score have ads?

Neither EMS Guidebook nor GCS Glasgow Coma Score shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EMS Guidebook or GCS Glasgow Coma Score?

EMS Guidebook ships an update every 6 months, and GCS Glasgow Coma Score every 12 months. Most recently, EMS Guidebook was updated on October 23, 2026 and GCS Glasgow Coma Score on October 21, 2026.

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