# NY EMS Protocols vs MATTERS Network

NY EMS Protocols and MATTERS Network 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 MATTERS Network's. NY EMS Protocols also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 7). MATTERS Network's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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. MATTERS Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for NY EMS Protocols against 4.4 for MATTERS Network. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of NY EMS Protocols's written reviews are positive against 0% of MATTERS Network's.

NY EMS Protocols ships an update every 2 months, MATTERS Network every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NY EMS Protocols | MATTERS Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ny-ems-protocols/id974155395/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matters-network/id1608055021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rappasoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/335522494) | [Abbey, Mecca & Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608055023) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### MATTERS Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matters-network/id1608055021)

This app serves as an electronic referral platform connecting patients with opioid use disorder to community-based clinics for treatment. It was developed to establish prescribing guidelines and efficiently refer individuals from various healthcare settings.

**Highlights:** Electronic referral platform, Connects patients to MOUD treatment, Establishes prescribing guidelines, Referrals from emergency departments, Referrals from OB/GYN offices, Referrals from correctional facilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NY EMS Protocols free?

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

### Is MATTERS Network free?

MATTERS Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NY EMS Protocols or MATTERS Network?

NY EMS Protocols is rated higher. NY EMS Protocols averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while MATTERS Network averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do NY EMS Protocols or MATTERS Network have ads?

Neither NY EMS Protocols nor MATTERS Network shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NY EMS Protocols or MATTERS Network?

NY EMS Protocols ships an update every 2 months, and MATTERS Network every 5 months. Most recently, NY EMS Protocols was updated on October 4, 2026 and MATTERS Network on September 22, 2026.

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