Comparison

EMS Pathfinder vs PRIDE PROTOCOLS

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

Head to head
About

EMS Pathfinder

This medical reference app provides EMS professionals and students with offline access to protocols, medications, and clinical tools. It features interactive flowcharts, a searchable drug index, and various assessment scales, all designed for quick access on mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Offline access to protocols and medications
  • Interactive flowcharts and algorithms
  • Searchable drug index with dosing calculators
  • Clinical assessment scales (GCS, APGAR, etc.)
  • CPR timer and incident tracker
  • Hospital Finder tool
Features
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EMS Pathfinder is the all-in-one field companion for EMS professionals and students. Protocols, medications, and clinical tools — all in a single download, all available offline, all designed for the screen in your hand. --- WHAT YOU GET --- PROTOCOLS THAT WORK LIKE AN APP, NOT A PDF • Mobile-native layouts • Tap any medication, tool, or referenced protocol to jump straight to it • Step-through interactive flowcharts and algorithms • Full-text smart search with highlighted matches across every protocol • Favorite the protocols you reach for most MEDICATION REFERENCE BUILT FOR THE FIELD • Searchable drug index with indications, contraindications, mechanism, and dosing • Fully cross-linked: get med info from protocol screens and relevant protocols from med screens • Integrated dosage, volume, and infusion rate calculators built from YOUR protocols CLINICAL TOOLS & FLOWSHEETS • CPR timer and activity log, incident/call times tracker, oxygen tank duration • GCS, APGAR, Cincinnati, BEFAST, RACE and other stroke scales, and more • Hospital Finder with capability filters (available in select states, more coming soon!) OFFLINE-FIRST. ALWAYS. Every protocol, medication, calculator, and tool is cached on your device the first time you select your state/organization. You'll never have to hunt for signal to keep your app working. Additional organizations are downloaded automatically as you access them, and can be managed manually from the app's settings. --- HOW IT WORKS --- Public protocols are available for free to all users. We currently support 15+ statewide protocol sets and a handful of regional sets, with more being added regularly. If your protocols aren't in our list yet, send us a request! EMS agencies/organizations may partner with us to provide their own protocols, tools, and other custom content. If one or more of your organizations are on EMS Pathfinder, you can access them by entering an access code or logging in with a user account. Contact your administrator for instructions. --- A NOTE ON SAFETY --- EMS Pathfinder is a reference and educational tool. It does not replace medical direction, your agency's standard operating guidelines, or your clinical judgment. Always verify medication concentrations on the packaging and confirm doses are within local protocol limits before administration. While we make every effort to keep public protocol sets up to date, there is always the possibility that our version will become outdated. We provide the source date of publish and date updated in the app for reference. Always verify with your state's authority and with local medical direction. ------ Questions, feedback, or want to see your state's protocols added? Visit emspathfinderapp.com or use the in-app feedback button.

About

PRIDE PROTOCOLS

Features
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P.R.I.D.E Protocols is a field-ready EMS utility app designed to support first responders with fast, reliable tools and resources in high-pressure environments. Core Features (Available Without Login) EMS field tools and calculators Quick-reference clinical support tools First responder resource and contact numbers Streamlined navigation for rapid access in the field These features are fully accessible using Guest Mode, allowing users to utilize the app without creating an account. Department Protocol Access (Optional Feature) P.R.I.D.E Protocols also includes the ability for authorized personnel to access department-specific protocols, such as those from the Guam Fire Department. Protocol access is restricted to verified department users Not available in Guest Mode Requires login with department-approved credentials Built for the Field This app is designed with simplicity and speed in mind, helping EMS professionals access critical tools and information when it matters most. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.fottesolutions.com/home/end-user-license-agreement

Screenshots

EMS Pathfinder4 screens
PRIDE PROTOCOLS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EMS Pathfinder at none against PRIDE PROTOCOLS's 2. PRIDE PROTOCOLS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. PRIDE PROTOCOLS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. EMS Pathfinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
EMS Pathfinder versus PRIDE PROTOCOLS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMS PathfinderPRIDE PROTOCOLS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB44 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFULLCODE LLCFOT'TE SOLUTIONS LLC

In-app purchases

None

EMS Pathfinder

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PRIDE PROTOCOLS

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Tools Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Protocols Access Monthly$3.991 Month

Questions

Is EMS Pathfinder free?
EMS Pathfinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PRIDE PROTOCOLS free?
PRIDE PROTOCOLS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EMS Pathfinder or PRIDE PROTOCOLS have ads?
Neither EMS Pathfinder nor PRIDE PROTOCOLS shows ads.

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