Comparison

Paramedic Protocols EMS vs Combat Medic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Paramedic Protocols EMS

Features
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The essential companion for EMS professionals and paramedic students. Access critical protocols, enhance your skills, and stay prepared with this comprehensive emergency medical toolkit. CORE FEATURES Comprehensive Protocol Library - Instant offline access to 350+ field treatment protocols from USA and Canada - Advanced search functionality with full-text indexing - Favorite protocols for quick access during emergencies - Regular updates with the latest medical guidelines Complete EMS Workflow Support - Quick Reference calculators for drug dosages, vital signs, and medical formulas - Interactive Training modules with scenario-based questions across all medical specialties - Incident Timer for CPR cycles, ACLS protocols, and medication administration - Equipment Checklists for ambulance, cardiac, trauma, and airway equipment KEY BENEFITS For Active Paramedics: - Critical information available instantly, even without internet - Professional timers keep you on track during high-stress situations - Quick reference tools eliminate calculation errors - Pre-shift checklists ensure equipment readiness For Students & Training: - Interactive quizzes test knowledge across cardiac, respiratory, trauma, and pharmacology - Scenario-based questions mirror real-world emergencies - Progress tracking helps identify areas for improvement - Comprehensive reference materials support continuous learning For Emergency Preparedness: - Organized emergency contacts by category (hospitals, medical control, air medical) - One-tap calling during critical situations - Equipment inventory management - Protocol-specific timing guidance PROFESSIONAL TOOLS Smart Calculators: - Body Surface Area (Mosteller formula) - Pediatric weight estimation - Temperature and weight conversions - Drug dosage calculations Advanced Timing: - CPR cycle management with 2-minute intervals - ACLS algorithm timing with drug administration windows - Medication protocols with monitoring periods - Trauma assessment timelines Equipment Management: - Customizable checklists for different scenarios - Critical item highlighting - Progress tracking with visual indicators - Custom item addition capability WHY CHOOSE PARAMEDIC PROTOCOLS? Unlike basic reference apps, Paramedic Protocols integrates seamlessly into your workflow. Whether you're responding to a cardiac arrest, managing a trauma patient, or preparing for your next shift, every feature is designed by EMS professionals for EMS professionals. OFFLINE FIRST - Critical when connectivity matters most EVIDENCE-BASED - Protocols from trusted medical authorities USER-TESTED - Built with input from active paramedics REGULARLY UPDATED - Stay current with evolving standards PERFECT FOR - Paramedics and EMTs - Medical students - Nurses in emergency settings - Flight medics - Wilderness first responders - EMS educators and trainers Download now and elevate your emergency medical practice with the most comprehensive EMS toolkit available. IMPORTANT NOTICE This app is for educational and reference purposes. Always follow your local protocols and medical direction. Not intended to replace proper training or medical judgment.

About

Combat Medic

This app provides tactical combat casualty care field tools and a comprehensive reference for medical professionals and students. It includes features for tourniquet timing, casualty assessment, MEDEVAC requests, and medication references, all accessible offline.

Highlights
  • Tourniquet clock with interval flagging
  • Interactive MARCH assessment
  • 9-Line MEDEVAC builder
  • TCCC Casualty Card export
  • Offline medication reference
  • Full-text search and bookmarks
  • Works 100% offline
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Combat Medic is a set of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) field tools, with the full TCCC reference behind them. NOT A GOVERNMENT APP. This independent app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, the Defense Health Agency, or any government entity. OFFICIAL SOURCES, LISTED IN FULL The medical content in this app comes from these public domain U.S. Government sources: • TCCC Guidelines and TCCC course materials from the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care, on Deployed Medicine, the Defense Health Agency platform: https://www.deployedmedicine.com • Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Joint Trauma System: https://jts.health.mil/index.cfm/committees/cotccc • Joint Trauma System Clinical Practice Guidelines: https://jts.health.mil/index.cfm/PI_CPGs/cpgs • ATP 4-02.2, Medical Evacuation, for the 9 Line MEDEVAC request: https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1007289 • DD Form 1380, TCCC Card, for the casualty card tool: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/forms/dd/dd1380.pdf • Figures: Tactical Combat Casualty Care Handbook, Version 5 (CALL Handbook 17-13), Center for Army Lessons Learned No other U.S. Government source is used. FOR TRAINING & REFERENCE ONLY. This app is not medical advice and is not for use in patient care. Always follow current published guidelines and your own medical direction and scope of practice. FIELD TOOLS • Tourniquet clock: log the time a tourniquet went on, per limb, per casualty. The clock keeps counting while the app is closed and after a restart, and flags the two intervals CoTCCC puts a clock on: reassess for conversion at 2 hours, and do not exceed 6 hours without surgical evaluation. • Interactive MARCH assessment: work through Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation and Hypothermia in priority order. • MARCH drill timer: rehearse the sequence and time yourself, marking each step. • 9-Line MEDEVAC builder: fill in the nine lines and share a request that is ready to transmit. • TCCC Casualty Card: capture DD Form 1380 fields and export a formatted document, or share the MIST handoff as text. • Medication reference for common TCCC medications (reference only, not a dosing calculator). Your entries are saved on the device, so a tab switch or a closed app does not lose them. THE REFERENCE • All three phases of care: Care Under Fire, Tactical Field Care, and Tactical Evacuation Care • The full MARCH-PAWS sequence, including Pain, Antibiotics, Wounds and Splinting • Faithful figures and diagrams from the source material • Full-text search and bookmarks • Works 100% offline, with no account, no ads and no internet connection needed Made for military medics, combat lifesavers, EMS and prehospital providers, and students preparing for TCCC training.

Screenshots

Paramedic Protocols EMS4 screens
Combat Medic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Combat Medic at Free against Paramedic Protocols EMS's $2.99. Combat Medic also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Paramedic Protocols EMS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On ads 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

Combat Medic is free to download; Paramedic Protocols EMS costs $2.99 up front. Combat Medic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Paramedic Protocols EMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paramedic Protocols EMS ships an update every 3 months, Combat Medic every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Paramedic Protocols EMS versus Combat Medic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParamedic Protocols EMSCombat Medic
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB48 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperRanduSoft SRLSEDX LLC

In-app purchases

None

Paramedic Protocols EMS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Combat Medic

One-time1
  • Pro Tools$0.99

Questions

Is Paramedic Protocols EMS free?
Paramedic Protocols EMS costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Combat Medic free?
Combat Medic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Paramedic Protocols EMS or Combat Medic have ads?
Neither Paramedic Protocols EMS nor Combat Medic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paramedic Protocols EMS or Combat Medic?
Paramedic Protocols EMS ships an update every 3 months, and Combat Medic every 4 days. Most recently, Paramedic Protocols EMS was updated on October 17, 2026 and Combat Medic on October 6, 2026.

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