Head-to-Head Comparison
EMTprep vs MedicTests
EMTprep and MedicTests are the two best-known NREMT subscription platforms. One sells live instruction and polish; the other sells a money-back guarantee and personality. The honest head-to-head, and where a third option out-guns both on content.
The Bottom Line
Choose EMTprep for teaching: daily live lectures, expert Q&A, TEI-format questions, and a free no-card trial at $39/month or $299/year. Choose MedicTests for the safety net: a genuine 100% money-back pass guarantee, an EMS call simulator, and the MACK AI tutor at $34/month or $199/year, with Android support. Neither publishes per-level question counts. C3RT publishes them: ~15,000 per NREMT level (109,000 total) with clinical references, at $99.99/year (plans from $17.99/month), half of MedicTests and a third of EMTprep.
EMTprep vs MedicTests vs C3RT: At a Glance
| Detail | EMTprep | MedicTests | C3RT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Question bank | Not published | 10,000+ advertised (per-level unpublished) | ~15,000 per NREMT level, published (109,000 total) |
| Signature feature | Daily live lectures and expert Q&A | 100% money-back pass guarantee + call simulator | ECG library, drug reference, protocol trainer, CAT-style practice |
| Pricing | $39/mo, $89/qtr, $299/yr | $34/mo, $69/90 days, $199/yr | $17.99/month, $39.99/3 months, $69.99/6 months, or $99.99/year |
| Trial | Free trial, no card | None | Free tier |
| Platforms | Web + iPhone-only app | iPhone/iPad, Android, web | Native iPhone, iPad, and Mac |
Competitor details from publicly available information as of July 2026, verify current offerings with each provider.
Strengths of Each
Where EMTprep wins
- Live human instruction no app replicates
- Free official NREMT skill sheets
- Covers the newest TEI question formats
Where MedicTests wins
- A real money-back pass guarantee
- EMS Call Simulator builds scene judgment
- Android support and a 4.8-star app
Where C3RT fits
Both platforms sell around 10,000 questions or fewer for $199–$299 a year. C3RT publishes ~15,000 questions per NREMT level, plus IBSC critical care and Firefighter I & II, with an ECG strip library, 198-medication drug reference, and protocol trainer, at $99.99/year (plans from $17.99/month). If content per dollar decides it, the comparison is over before it starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EMTprep or MedicTests better for the NREMT?
MedicTests if you want the guarantee and Android; EMTprep if live lectures keep you accountable. Both are credible. Neither matches C3RT’s published per-level volume (~15,000) or its $99.99/year price, the pragmatic play for most candidates is C3RT for daily volume, plus whichever of these two offers the feature you specifically need.
Do these prep apps have pass guarantees?
MedicTests publishes a 100% money-back guarantee tied to regular use over 90 days. EMTprep displays a guarantee badge, verify its current terms. C3RT takes the try-first approach instead: the free tier opens the actual question bank so you judge the quality before paying, with no fine-print usage conditions attached.
The Third Option
EMS & Fire Exam Prep
9 EMS and firefighter certification exams, NREMT, IBSC, and Firefighter I & II
C3RT publishes this comparison and makes the C3RT apps. We are not affiliated with EMTprep or MedicTests; all product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners, and details reflect publicly available information as of July 2026. Verify pricing and features with each provider before purchasing. Read how we compare →