# Houston Fire vs NY EMS Protocols

Houston Fire and NY EMS Protocols both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of NY EMS Protocols's written reviews are positive against 0% of Houston Fire's. NY EMS Protocols also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 4). Houston Fire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NY EMS Protocols sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Houston Fire asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Houston Fire against 4.5 for NY EMS Protocols. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NY EMS Protocols has 29 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Houston Fire's written reviews are positive against 71% of NY EMS Protocols's.

Houston Fire ships an update every 5 months, NY EMS Protocols every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Houston Fire | NY EMS Protocols |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/houston-fire-ems-protocols/id879910135/reviews) | [4.5 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ny-ems-protocols/id974155395/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 53 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Acid Remap LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323130617) | [Rappasoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/335522494) |

## What reviewers say

### Houston Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/houston-fire-ems-protocols/id879910135)

Access Houston Fire Department's EMS protocols and supporting materials offline. Features quick indexed lookup, search functionality, and customizable notes. Stay updated with the latest protocols directly on your device.

**Highlights:** Offline protocol access, Indexed lookup, Search titles and text, Favorites tab, Customizable hospital contacts, Customizable notes

**In-app purchases:** none


### NY EMS Protocols

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ny-ems-protocols/id974155395)

Provides New York State EMS professionals with instant access to statewide emergency medical protocols, clinical decision tools, and reference materials. Features include offline access, search functionality, and study resources. Designed for field use by EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics.

**Highlights:** Complete NYS BLS and ALS protocol access, Clinical decision tools (calculators, timers, checklists), Equipment and reference tools, Study resources (flowcharts, flashcards, quizzes), Hospital directory with directions, Medications reference with contraindication alerts, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NY EMS Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| NY EMS Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Houston Fire free?

Houston Fire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NY EMS Protocols free?

NY EMS Protocols is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Houston Fire or NY EMS Protocols?

Houston Fire and NY EMS Protocols are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 29 ratings respectively.

### Do Houston Fire or NY EMS Protocols have ads?

Neither Houston Fire nor NY EMS Protocols shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Houston Fire or NY EMS Protocols?

Houston Fire ships an update every 5 months, and NY EMS Protocols every 2 months. Most recently, Houston Fire was updated on September 15, 2026 and NY EMS Protocols on September 17, 2026.

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