EMS Guidebook vs R2EMSprotocols
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Digital EMS agency protocols
- Replacement for physical guidebooks
- Pediatric vital signs charts
- Burn and c-spine clearance guides
- Cardiac rhythm examples
- AHA guidelines
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
R2EMSprotocols
Read full descriptionHide full description
R2EMSprotocols provides quick offline access to the NGPG Medical Transport (GA) protocols and supporting materials. Features include: •Quick indexed lookup of content in a matter of seconds •Search titles and text •Favorites tab for quick access of what's important to you •Updated regularly, ensuring content is up-to-date •Customizable notes for each individual entry •Always with you as long as you have your device and never fades or tears
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: R2EMSprotocols at none against EMS Guidebook's 7. EMS Guidebook's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 17 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. EMS Guidebook sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. R2EMSprotocols asks for nothing beyond the download.
EMS Guidebook ships an update every 6 months, R2EMSprotocols every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EMS Guidebook | R2EMSprotocols |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (90 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 90 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Larry Owens | Acid Remap LLC |
In-app purchases
EMS Guidebook
- 2009 Utah EMS for Children Off-Line Protocols$1.99
- District 2B Protocols$2.99
- 2009 West Virginia EMT Basic Protocols$3.99
Show 4 moreShow fewer
- 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
R2EMSprotocols
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is EMS Guidebook free?
Is R2EMSprotocols free?
Do EMS Guidebook or R2EMSprotocols have ads?
Which is updated more often, EMS Guidebook or R2EMSprotocols?
Other comparisons
