Comparison

NY EMS Protocols vs EMT Timer

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

EMT Timer

This app simplifies vital sign measurement on Apple Watch by providing timed intervals for pulse and respirations. It offers haptic feedback for interval completion, eliminating the need to constantly check the screen. An event timer is also included for critical timestamps.

Highlights
  • Timed intervals for pulse and respirations
  • Haptic feedback for interval completion
  • One-tap complication access
  • 6 and 15-second timers
  • Event timestamp logging
  • Supports Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPod
Features
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Do you love your Apple Watch but taking vitals, like pulse or respirations, is a hassle because the display dims too quickly? This is no longer an issue! Let the watch tell you when the time interval is up, no need to even look at the watch! Put the complication on your favorite watch screen, and with one tap you can open EMT Timer. One more tap and you can start a 6 second or 15 second time which will vibrate repeatedly when that interval is up. You don't need to look at the watch, just wait for a "start" signal and count until you feel a "stop" signal. There is also an event timer so you can take time stamps at critical events: alarm received, transport started or arrived, arrival time, vitals, medication, CPR or AED.

Screenshots

NY EMS Protocols4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NY EMS Protocols at Free against EMT Timer's $1.99. NY EMS Protocols also leads on ratings volume (29 vs 1). EMT Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

NY EMS Protocols is free to download; EMT Timer costs $1.99 up front. NY EMS Protocols sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. EMT Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EMT Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NY EMS Protocols has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NY EMS Protocols versus EMT Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNY EMS ProtocolsEMT Timer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (29 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRappasoftPeakview Software LLC

Customer experience

NY EMS Protocols

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

EMT Timer

All ratings1 ratings
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

EMT Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NY EMS Protocols free?
NY EMS Protocols is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EMT Timer free?
EMT Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NY EMS Protocols or EMT Timer?
EMT Timer is rated higher. NY EMS Protocols averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while EMT Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NY EMS Protocols or EMT Timer have ads?
Neither NY EMS Protocols nor EMT Timer shows ads.

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