Comparison

NY EMS Protocols vs TigerConnect EMS

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

Head to head
About

NY EMS Protocols

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
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SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED NY EMS Pro requires an active subscription to access all features. Choose from monthly or yearly options. Start with a FREE 2-WEEK TRIAL to explore all features before you subscribe. --- NY EMS Protocols gives New York State EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics instant access to the complete statewide emergency medical services protocols—online or offline. COMPLETE PROTOCOL ACCESS • Browse all NYS BLS and ALS protocols organized by category • Pediatric, adult, cardiac, trauma, medical, and behavioral protocols • Full-text search across all protocols to find what you need fast • Bookmark your position and add personal notes to any protocol CLINICAL DECISION TOOLS • Trauma Score calculator (RTS & Pediatric Trauma Score) • Stroke Timer with LKW tracking and tPA eligibility • STEMI Checklist with fibrinolytic contraindications • Sepsis Screening with qSOFA and SIRS criteria • Pain Scales (Numeric, Wong-Baker FACES, FLACC) • Burn Assessment with Rule of 9s and Parkland formula • Dose Finder: AI-powered medication dosing tool for weight-based calculations EQUIPMENT & REFERENCE TOOLS • ETT depth formulas for pediatric and adult patients • Defibrillation energy settings by age and weight • IO site reference with NY State approved locations • Pediatric Reference with age-based vitals and equipment sizes • Assessment Scales with auto-scoring (GCS, APGAR, Stroke) • Quick Reference Cards for RSI, 12-lead placement, and more STUDY RESOURCES • Interactive flowcharts for clinical decision making • Flashcard decks for protocol review • Quizzes to test your knowledge • Shift handoff tools HOSPITAL DIRECTORY • Find nearby hospitals sorted by distance from your location • Pin your most-used facilities for quick access • View hospital contact information and services • Get directions via Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze MEDICATIONS REFERENCE • Quick access to medication dosages and administration guidelines • Contraindication alerts • Organized for fast lookup during critical moments DESIGNED FOR THE FIELD • Works completely offline—download once, access anywhere • Pin your favorite tools and hospitals to the top • Dark mode optimized for low-light environments • Adjustable text size for easy reading • Fast navigation with section jump buttons STAY CURRENT • Automatic update notifications when protocols change • Always have the latest guidelines at your fingertips Built by EMS professionals, for EMS professionals. NY EMS Protocols is the essential companion app for every New York State prehospital provider. Note: This app is intended as a reference tool and does not replace proper training, medical direction, or clinical judgment. --- SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions after purchase. Terms of Use: https://nyemsprotocols.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://nyemsprotocols.com/privacy.html

About

TigerConnect EMS

This HIPAA-compliant app allows paramedics and EMTs to quickly share real-time patient alerts, photos, EKGs, and video with hospital care teams. It streamlines prehospital communication and handoffs to improve patient outcomes.

Highlights
  • Real-time patient alerts
  • Share photos and EKGs
  • Prehospital video recording
  • HIPAA compliant
  • GPS location reporting
  • Two-way communication with hospitals
  • Instant run-sheets
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ACCELERATE LIFE-SAVING CARE. Note: This app was previously known as Twiage EMS. TigerConnect EMS empowers paramedics and EMTs to stream real-time patient alerts and updates with hospital or ER care teams in seconds. 100% HIPAA-compliant, TigerConnect EMS is FREE for EMS. TigerConnect EMS is an award-winning comprehensive prehospital communication and triage platform designed to accelerate care coordination and streamline handoffs, reducing EMS turnaround times and improving outcomes in the process. We know you’re busy, so TigerConnect EMS is fast and easy. An average case takes just 10 seconds. A comprehensive platform for EMS, TigerConnect EMS will work alongside you for all transports—whether it’s a STEMI, Stroke, or Trauma Code, or a routine transport. Key Features: • 100% HIPAA compliant – no locally saved patient data • Instantly share photos of trauma scenes and other injuries • Prehospital video recording for strokes • Instantly share EKGs • Secure patient IDs, enabling hospitals to pre-register patients and look up a patient’s medical history • Report your location by GPS • Two-way communication with nurses and doctors • Customizable algorithms that help standardize prehospital communication • Instant run-sheets created for the hospital Contact us to set up your FREE account through your EMS agency. Disclaimers: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. OFFICIAL FDA INTENDED USE STATEMENT The TigerConnect applications are intended to facilitate communication for and accelerate preparation of prehospital transports to hospitals and Emergency Departments. The applications are not intended to be relied upon for making diagnostic or treatment decisions or used in connection with monitoring a patient.

Screenshots

NY EMS Protocols4 screens
TigerConnect EMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NY EMS Protocols at 4.5 against TigerConnect EMS's 4.0. TigerConnect EMS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. NY EMS Protocols sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TigerConnect EMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NY EMS Protocols holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 20 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of NY EMS Protocols's written reviews are positive against 100% of TigerConnect EMS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NY EMS Protocols ships an update every 2 months, TigerConnect EMS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NY EMS Protocols versus TigerConnect EMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNY EMS ProtocolsTigerConnect EMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29 ratings) — better4.0 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB69 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRappasoftTwiage

Customer experience

NY EMS Protocols

All ratings29 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative23.8%

TigerConnect EMS

All ratings20 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NY EMS Protocols

Subscriptions2
  • NY EMS Pro Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • NY EMS Pro Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

TigerConnect EMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NY EMS Protocols free?
NY EMS Protocols is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TigerConnect EMS free?
TigerConnect EMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NY EMS Protocols or TigerConnect EMS?
NY EMS Protocols is rated higher. NY EMS Protocols averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while TigerConnect EMS averages 4.0 from 20 ratings.
Do NY EMS Protocols or TigerConnect EMS have ads?
Neither NY EMS Protocols nor TigerConnect EMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NY EMS Protocols or TigerConnect EMS?
NY EMS Protocols ships an update every 2 months, and TigerConnect EMS every 2 weeks. Most recently, NY EMS Protocols was updated on September 17, 2026 and TigerConnect EMS on August 22, 2026.

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