Comparison

Rounds EMS vs Medceptor EMS

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

Head to head
About

Rounds EMS

Prepare for your EMT certification exam with practice questions and detailed explanations. Identify weak areas and track your progress with a readiness score. Study in short sessions that fit your schedule.

Highlights
  • 1,000+ NREMT blueprint questions
  • Explanations for all answer options
  • Category breakdowns for topic analysis
  • Pass readiness score
  • Short study sessions
  • Multiple study modes (Pro)
Features
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Pass your NREMT on the first try. Rounds EMS is EMT exam prep written by working EMS instructors. Every question is one they would put in front of their own students, and every answer comes with the reasoning behind it. WHAT IS INSIDE ROUNDS EMS 1,000+ questions across the full NREMT blueprint: Airway and Ventilation, Cardiology and Resuscitation, Trauma, Medical, Obstetrics and Pediatrics, Pharmacology, and EMS Operations. An explanation for every option, not just the correct one. Knowing why the other three are wrong is where the exam is actually won. Category breakdowns that show which topics are costing you points, so you stop re-studying what you already know. A pass readiness score built from how you answer, not from how many questions you have finished. It appears once you have answered enough across the exam's domains. BUILT FOR HOW YOU ACTUALLY STUDY You are not sitting down for three hours. You are between clinicals, on a break, in the parking lot before class. Rounds EMS runs in short rounds that fit where you already are. FREE AND PRO Free gives you 30 questions to spend anywhere in Rounds EMS, across every category. Tutor Mode is included, so you get the explanation after every answer. No card and no trial countdown. Rounds Pro is $9.99 a month. It removes the question limit and unlocks the three study modes: Missed Questions, Focus On your weakest topic, and the Custom Quiz Builder. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://roundsems.com/privacy Rounds EMS is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). NREMT is a registered trademark of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

About

Medceptor EMS

Prepare for medical certification exams with AI-powered clinical scenarios and instant, rubric-aligned grading. Practice with an AI patient simulator, review detailed feedback, and build knowledge with a comprehensive question bank. Get ready for exam day with realistic simulations.

Highlights
  • AI patient simulator
  • Rubric-aligned grading
  • Detailed performance feedback
  • Exam-style question bank
  • Built-in study assistant bot
  • Realistic scenario practice
Features
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Medceptor helps EMS, nursing, and respiratory therapy students prepare for their certification exams through realistic, AI-powered clinical scenarios and instant, rubric-aligned grading. Supports EMT-B, AEMT, and Paramedic (NREMT); CNA, LPN, RN, CCRN, CEN, and FNP (NCLEX and related boards); and CRT/RRT (NBRC) tracks. PRACTICE WITH AN AI PATIENT SIMULATOR Walk through full patient encounters with an AI-driven patient who responds to your assessment and treatment decisions in real time. Every scenario is graded against the official rubric structure for your certification and skill level. SEE EXACTLY WHAT YOU MISSED Medceptor's autonomous grader scores your performance item by item against official rubric weights, with clear explanations for what earned credit and what didn't. No vague feedback, no guessing. BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE WITH THE QUESTION BANK Practice exam-style questions across every subject area for your track, with answer choices shuffled so you're tested on knowledge, not memorized letter positions. Track your accuracy and progress over time. STUDY WITH PRECEPTOR BOT Ask questions about protocols, procedures, and clinical concepts any time. Preceptor Bot is a built-in study assistant scoped to your profession. BUILT FOR EXAM DAY Practice scenarios and question sets mirror the format and difficulty of the real exam, so test day has no surprises. A Medceptor subscription is required for full access to scenarios and the question bank. Subscriptions (auto-renewing): • Pro: $24.99/month or $74.99/6 months • Standard: $19.99/month or $59.99/6 months Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Medceptor Terms of Service: https://medceptor.com/terms

Screenshots

Rounds EMS4 screens
Medceptor EMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rounds EMS at 5.0 against Medceptor EMS's 4.3. Rounds EMS also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). 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. Rounds EMS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Medceptor EMS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rounds EMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Rounds EMS's written reviews are positive against 67% of Medceptor EMS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rounds EMS ships an update every 2 days, Medceptor EMS every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rounds EMS versus Medceptor EMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRounds EMSMedceptor EMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (38 ratings) — better4.3 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB10 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRounds Education LLCIDK Studios, Inc.

Customer experience

Rounds EMS

All ratings38 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Medceptor EMS

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rounds EMS

Subscriptions3
  • Rounds 1 Month$12.991 Month
  • Rounds 3 Months$24.993 Months
  • Rounds 6 Months$44.996 Months
4 purchases

Medceptor EMS

Subscriptions4
  • Standard$19.991 Month
  • Pro$24.991 Month
  • Standard$59.996 Months
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  • Pro$74.996 Months

Questions

Is Rounds EMS free?
Rounds EMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Medceptor EMS free?
Medceptor EMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rounds EMS or Medceptor EMS?
Rounds EMS is rated higher. Rounds EMS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Medceptor EMS averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.
Do Rounds EMS or Medceptor EMS have ads?
Neither Rounds EMS nor Medceptor EMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rounds EMS or Medceptor EMS?
Rounds EMS ships an update every 2 days, and Medceptor EMS every 5 days. Most recently, Rounds EMS was updated on October 31, 2026 and Medceptor EMS on October 31, 2026.

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