Comparison

EMS Guidebook vs NY EMS Protocols

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

NY EMS Protocols

Provides New York State EMS professionals with instant access to statewide emergency medical protocols, clinical decision tools, and reference materials. Features include offline access, search functionality, and study resources. Designed for field use by EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics.

Highlights
  • Complete NYS BLS and ALS protocol access
  • Clinical decision tools (calculators, timers, checklists)
  • Equipment and reference tools
  • Study resources (flowcharts, flashcards, quizzes)
  • Hospital directory with directions
  • Medications reference with contraindication alerts
  • Offline functionality
Features
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SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED NY EMS Pro requires an active subscription to access all features. Choose from monthly or yearly options. Start with a FREE 2-WEEK TRIAL to explore all features before you subscribe. --- NY EMS Protocols gives New York State EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics instant access to the complete statewide emergency medical services protocols—online or offline. COMPLETE PROTOCOL ACCESS • Browse all NYS BLS and ALS protocols organized by category • Pediatric, adult, cardiac, trauma, medical, and behavioral protocols • Full-text search across all protocols to find what you need fast • Bookmark your position and add personal notes to any protocol CLINICAL DECISION TOOLS • Trauma Score calculator (RTS & Pediatric Trauma Score) • Stroke Timer with LKW tracking and tPA eligibility • STEMI Checklist with fibrinolytic contraindications • Sepsis Screening with qSOFA and SIRS criteria • Pain Scales (Numeric, Wong-Baker FACES, FLACC) • Burn Assessment with Rule of 9s and Parkland formula • Dose Finder: AI-powered medication dosing tool for weight-based calculations EQUIPMENT & REFERENCE TOOLS • ETT depth formulas for pediatric and adult patients • Defibrillation energy settings by age and weight • IO site reference with NY State approved locations • Pediatric Reference with age-based vitals and equipment sizes • Assessment Scales with auto-scoring (GCS, APGAR, Stroke) • Quick Reference Cards for RSI, 12-lead placement, and more STUDY RESOURCES • Interactive flowcharts for clinical decision making • Flashcard decks for protocol review • Quizzes to test your knowledge • Shift handoff tools HOSPITAL DIRECTORY • Find nearby hospitals sorted by distance from your location • Pin your most-used facilities for quick access • View hospital contact information and services • Get directions via Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze MEDICATIONS REFERENCE • Quick access to medication dosages and administration guidelines • Contraindication alerts • Organized for fast lookup during critical moments DESIGNED FOR THE FIELD • Works completely offline—download once, access anywhere • Pin your favorite tools and hospitals to the top • Dark mode optimized for low-light environments • Adjustable text size for easy reading • Fast navigation with section jump buttons STAY CURRENT • Automatic update notifications when protocols change • Always have the latest guidelines at your fingertips Built by EMS professionals, for EMS professionals. NY EMS Protocols is the essential companion app for every New York State prehospital provider. Note: This app is intended as a reference tool and does not replace proper training, medical direction, or clinical judgment. --- SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions after purchase. Terms of Use: https://nyemsprotocols.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://nyemsprotocols.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

EMS Guidebook4 screens
NY EMS Protocols4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NY EMS Protocols at 71% against EMS Guidebook's 33%. NY EMS Protocols also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). EMS Guidebook's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and NY EMS Protocols sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EMS Guidebook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90 and 29 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of EMS Guidebook's written reviews are positive against 71% of NY EMS Protocols's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMS Guidebook ships an update every 6 months, NY EMS Protocols every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EMS Guidebook versus NY EMS Protocols: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMS GuidebookNY EMS Protocols
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (90 ratings) — better4.5 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings90 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB63 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLarry OwensRappasoft

Customer experience

EMS Guidebook

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

NY EMS Protocols

All ratings29 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative23.8%

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
2 purchases

NY EMS Protocols

Subscriptions2
  • NY EMS Pro Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • NY EMS Pro Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is EMS Guidebook free?
EMS Guidebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NY EMS Protocols free?
NY EMS Protocols is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EMS Guidebook or NY EMS Protocols?
EMS Guidebook is rated higher. EMS Guidebook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while NY EMS Protocols averages 4.5 from 29 ratings.
Do EMS Guidebook or NY EMS Protocols have ads?
Neither EMS Guidebook nor NY EMS Protocols shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EMS Guidebook or NY EMS Protocols?
EMS Guidebook ships an update every 6 months, and NY EMS Protocols every 2 months. Most recently, EMS Guidebook was updated on September 10, 2026 and NY EMS Protocols on September 17, 2026.

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