Comparison

Penn Rescue vs EMScore

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Regional Medical Command numbers
  • Pennsylvania ALS and BLS protocols
  • GPS navigation to hospitals/landing zones
  • EMS medication references
  • Burn percentage calculator
  • APGAR scoring
Features
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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.

About

EMScore

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Penn Rescue4 screens
EMScore4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Penn Rescue ships an update every 4 months, EMScore monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Penn Rescue versus EMScore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPenn RescueEMScore
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB120 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperThe Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaEMScore

In-app purchases

None

Penn Rescue

No in-app purchases

None

EMScore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Penn Rescue free?
Penn Rescue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EMScore free?
EMScore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Penn Rescue or EMScore have ads?
Neither Penn Rescue nor EMScore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Penn Rescue or EMScore?
Penn Rescue ships an update every 4 months, and EMScore monthly. Most recently, Penn Rescue was updated on October 24, 2026 and EMScore on October 7, 2026.

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