MedicDesk vs EMScore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Hospital contact management with deep links
- Offline protocol storage and access
- Comprehensive drug reference library
- Integrated CPR timer
- Medication calculation tools
- RSI checklist
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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.**
EMScore
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MedicDesk ships an update fortnightly, EMScore monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MedicDesk | EMScore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Aware LLC | EMScore |
In-app purchases
MedicDesk
No in-app purchases
EMScore
No in-app purchases









