Comparison

MedicDesk vs EMScore

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

Head to head
About

MedicDesk

This medical reference app provides essential tools for prehospital professionals. It offers quick access to hospital contacts, protocols, medication information, and vital timers, all accessible offline. Streamline your emergency response with integrated calculators and checklists.

Highlights
  • Hospital contact management with deep links
  • Offline protocol storage and access
  • Comprehensive drug reference library
  • Integrated CPR timer
  • Medication calculation tools
  • RSI checklist
Features
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MedicDesk is your all-in-one EMS companion built to keep you organized, informed, and efficient during every call. Whether you’re managing a cardiac arrest, calculating a drip rate, or calling in a report, MedicDesk has the tools you need right at your fingertips. Key Features Hospital Contacts Save hospital phone numbers with built-in deep links to call instantly. Store detailed hospital information and send addresses straight to GPS for fast navigation. Protocol Storage Upload and save your department or state protocols. View them instantly inside the app — even offline. Medication Tools Drug Reference Library: Quick access to all standard paramedic medications! CPR Timer Integrated CPR rhythm check timer helps you stay on track with compressions, pulse checks, and medication intervals. Med Math: Built in calculators for you simple infusion, complex infusion and weight based dosing. RSI checklist, so you never forget anything! **ALL INFORMATION IS FOR REFRANCE CHECK LOCAL PROTOCOLS.**

About

EMScore

Features
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EMScore is the essential mobile companion for EMS personnel. Designed for first responders and EMS agencies, EMScore centralizes the tools and information you need in the field. Key Features: - Medical Protocols: Quickly access state and agency-specific treatment protocols with search and filtering - Indication Based Medication Calculator: Weight-based dosing, infusion calculations, and protocol or indication based dosages - Narcotic Logging: Log narcotics across your agency, with easy to use setup and tracking features. - Fleet Management: Vehicle inspections, fuel logs, maintenance tracking, and incident reporting - Station Operations: Chore scheduling, task tracking, and station management - Staff Directory: Find and contact team members instantly - Group Chat: Secure, real-time messaging with your crew and agency - Events & Signups: View upcoming trainings, meetings, and sign up on the go - Dynamic Forms: Complete and submit agency forms digitally - Policy Management: Access your agency's policies and SOPs anytime - Push Notifications: Stay informed with real-time alerts for critical updates - Certification Tracking: Monitor your certifications and expiration dates - Critical Patients: RSI/SAI/MFI patient management with equipment sizing and medication dosing EMScore supports multi role-based access, and data isolation. Whether you're on the truck, at the station, or in the field, EMScore keeps your team connected and informed. Built by EMS professionals, for EMS professionals.

Screenshots

MedicDesk4 screens
EMScore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MedicDesk at fortnightly against EMScore's monthly. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MedicDesk ships an update fortnightly, EMScore monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MedicDesk versus EMScore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedicDeskEMScore
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB120 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperAware LLCEMScore

In-app purchases

None

MedicDesk

No in-app purchases

None

EMScore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MedicDesk free?
MedicDesk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EMScore free?
EMScore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MedicDesk or EMScore have ads?
Neither MedicDesk nor EMScore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MedicDesk or EMScore?
MedicDesk ships an update fortnightly, and EMScore monthly. Most recently, MedicDesk was updated on October 6, 2026 and EMScore on October 7, 2026.

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