Comparison

EMS Guidebook vs Quick PEDS EMS Guide

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

Quick PEDS EMS Guide

This medical reference app provides EMS professionals with quick access to pediatric care guidelines, including medication calculations, burn care, and airway management. It features color-coded, weight-based information for rapid treatment decisions and is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Pediatric EMS quick reference
  • Color-coded weight-based information
  • Medication administration guidance
  • Airway management adjunct sizing
  • Age-dependent burn care
  • Weight conversion calculator
Features
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Includes General info Resp care Weight conversion with calculator Color category ( use with length based or age or weight ) Formula Burn Care Medication calculation Overview: Are you an EMS professional looking for a reliable and comprehensive resource to assist you in the care of pediatric patients? Look no further! Our Pediatric EMS Quick Reference app is designed specifically for EMS professionals like you, providing quick and easy access to essential information right at your fingertips. -Quick Reference for Pediatric Care: This app is tailor-made for the EMS setting, offering concise and relevant information for the care of pediatric patients. -Color-Coded Weight-Based Information: We understand that every second counts in emergency situations. Our app utilizes color-coded weight-based information, making it easy for you to determine appropriate treatments and interventions quickly. -Length-Based Tapes Compatibility: Whether you use weight-based or length-based measurement tools, our color coding system remains consistent for ease of use and accuracy. -Medication Administration Guidance: Access a quick reference guide for medication administration specific to pediatric patients, ensuring you provide the right doses at the right time. -Airway Management Adjunct Sizing: Never struggle with airway management decisions again. Find information on endotracheal tube (ET) sizes and other rescue airway devices with ease. -Age-Dependent Burn Care: Get guidance on age-dependent burn care and the appropriate medications by weight, ensuring optimal care for pediatric burn patients. No Subscriptions Required: Unlike many other apps, we don't ask for recurring subscriptions. Purchase once, and the app is yours to use indefinitely. Share with Your Colleagues: Spread the word and share this app with fellow EMS providers who can benefit from having this valuable resource. Remember, while our app is a powerful tool, it's essential to consult with medical direction for specific cases. Pediatric care can be complex, and our app is here to assist, not replace, your professional judgment. For EMS by EMS, our Pediatric EMS Quick Reference app is designed to make your job easier, more efficient, and ultimately help you provide the best care for pediatric patients in critical moments. Don't waste time doing calculations on your fingers; have the information you need when it matters most. Download the app today and be better prepared to

Screenshots

EMS Guidebook4 screens
Quick PEDS EMS Guide3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quick PEDS EMS Guide at 100% against EMS Guidebook's 33%. Quick PEDS EMS Guide also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). EMS Guidebook's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (90 vs 3). On ads, 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

EMS Guidebook is free to download; Quick PEDS EMS Guide costs $2.99 up front. EMS Guidebook sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Quick PEDS EMS Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quick PEDS EMS Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMS Guidebook has 90 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of EMS Guidebook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Quick PEDS EMS Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMS Guidebook ships an update every 6 months, Quick PEDS EMS Guide every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
EMS Guidebook versus Quick PEDS EMS Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMS GuidebookQuick PEDS EMS Guide
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (90 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings90 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#196 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB75 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLarry OwensNational Emergency Resource Group

Customer experience

EMS Guidebook

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

Quick PEDS EMS Guide

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Quick PEDS EMS Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMS Guidebook free?
EMS Guidebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick PEDS EMS Guide free?
Quick PEDS EMS Guide costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EMS Guidebook or Quick PEDS EMS Guide?
Quick PEDS EMS Guide is rated higher. EMS Guidebook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Quick PEDS EMS Guide averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do EMS Guidebook or Quick PEDS EMS Guide have ads?
Neither EMS Guidebook nor Quick PEDS EMS Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EMS Guidebook or Quick PEDS EMS Guide?
EMS Guidebook ships an update every 6 months, and Quick PEDS EMS Guide every 2 months. Most recently, EMS Guidebook was updated on September 10, 2026 and Quick PEDS EMS Guide on September 3, 2026.

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