Comparison

A+PTRN vs EMS Protocol Reference

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

Head to head
About

A+PTRN

Features
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A+PTRN provides quick offline access to the ATOMAC+ Pediatric Trauma Research Network protocols and supporting materials. Features include: • Quick indexed lookup of content in a matter of seconds • Search titles and text • Favorites tab for quick access of what's important to you • Updated regularly, ensuring content is up-to-date • Customizable notes for each individual entry • Always with you as long as you have your device and never fades or tears

About

EMS Protocol Reference

Features
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EMS Protocol Guide helps you find the right statewide EMS protocol fast. Pick your state or region, your certification level (including Critical Care where the manual defines it), enter a short chief complaint or scenario, and get a structured summary with suggested protocols and links into the official protocol PDF—including medication appendix jumps scoped to your level when the hosted index supports it. What you get Official protocols — Opens the authority’s published manual; summaries are for reference only—always confirm in the PDF and follow medical direction. Multi-state support — Subscriptions can cover one state or multiple regions, depending on your plan. AI assistance — Uses on-device intelligence when available, or cloud when needed; scenario text may be processed by a third-party model. Do not include patient identifiers. History — Revisit recent summaries (where enabled for your account). Important This app is not affiliated with state protocol authorities unless stated. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or medications. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read or used in this app. This app is for reference and informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose. Terms of service: https://www.respondersai.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://www.respondersai.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

A+PTRN4 screens
EMS Protocol Reference3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: A+PTRN at 3 against EMS Protocol Reference's 1. A+PTRN also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
A+PTRN versus EMS Protocol Reference: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA+PTRNEMS Protocol Reference
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB20 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAcid Remap LLCRespondersAI LLC

In-app purchases

None

A+PTRN

No in-app purchases

None

EMS Protocol Reference

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A+PTRN free?
A+PTRN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EMS Protocol Reference free?
EMS Protocol Reference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do A+PTRN or EMS Protocol Reference have ads?
Neither A+PTRN nor EMS Protocol Reference shows ads.

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