Penn Rescue vs EMScore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Penn Rescue
This medical reference tool provides pre-hospital personnel with quick access to critical information. It includes regional medical command numbers, protocols, hospital navigation, and essential EMS references like medication guides and calculators.
- Regional Medical Command numbers
- Pennsylvania ALS and BLS protocols
- GPS navigation to hospitals/landing zones
- EMS medication references
- Burn percentage calculator
- APGAR scoring
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When every minute counts, the Penn Rescue application provides pre-hospital personnel with the tools they need to save lives in seconds. Don’t waste time scrolling through your phone searching for numbers, references or directions. Penn Medicine invites you to access Penn Rescue, an app for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel in the Southeastern Pennsylvania region. The ability of the pre-hospital provider to care for the critically ill or injured is crucial to the outcome of the patient. We realize the importance of that “golden hour” and designed the app with the pre-hospital provider in mind. Penn Rescue is a reference tool to allow for immediate access to Regional Medical Command numbers, Pennsylvania ALS and BLS protocols, as well as GPS functionality to help locate and navigate to the closest appropriate hospital / trauma center or pre-designated helicopter landing zone. The app is an essential toolkit that contains important EMS references including EMS medications, APGAR scoring, frequently referenced telephone numbers, a burn percentage calculator and more. The Penn Rescue app can assist EMS personnel to efficiently reference patient care tools, expedite medical command contact, identify the nearest medical facilities, and provide navigation directions to the closest appropriate hospital or landing zone. Penn Medicine is committed to the community and those who serve it. Penn Rescue plans to provide updates about upcoming EMS continuing educational opportunities and in a future update will allow for requests for follow up.
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: EMScore at monthly against Penn Rescue's every 4 months. 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.
Penn Rescue ships an update every 4 months, EMScore monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Penn Rescue | EMScore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | EMScore |
In-app purchases
Penn Rescue
No in-app purchases
EMScore
No in-app purchases








