Comparison

Epic3Programmer vs Tallahassee Alerting

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

Head to head
About

Epic3Programmer

This utility app allows users to adjust the settings of Scott Safety communication devices using audio tones played from their iPhone. The device's microphone detects these tones to modify settings like audio routing and volume.

Highlights
  • Adjusts communication device settings
  • Uses audio tones for commands
  • Modifies audio routing
  • Controls audio volume levels
  • Compatible with Scott Safety devices
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The Epic 3 Programmer is a tool for adjusting the operational settings of Scott Safety communications devices. Commands are issued as a sequence of audio tones played by the iPhone speaker. Audio commands are detected by the communications device's microphone and operational settings are adjusted appropriately. Operational settings consist of items such as audio routing, audio volume levels, etc.

About

Tallahassee Alerting

Features
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Mach Alert is a full featured fire station alerting (FSA) solution designed to provide state of the art alerting functionality and reliability to public safety answering points (PSAP), fire and EMS facilities, and, with optional add-ons, to first responders in the field. Whether operating as a standalone system or via interface to a computer aided dispatch (CAD) product, Mach Alert is designed to minimize time spent dispatching at the 911 center and maximize the amount of critical information delivered to first responders when they need it most with tones, voice, and a robust catalog of add-ons and customization options. The Mach Alert Mobile Application is an optional companion for full Mach Alert FSA systems. Like functionality is only available with an associated services agreement.

Screenshots

Epic3Programmer3 screens
Tallahassee Alerting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tallahassee Alerting at every 2 months against Epic3Programmer's every 9 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

Epic3Programmer ships an update every 9 months, Tallahassee Alerting every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Epic3Programmer versus Tallahassee Alerting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpic3ProgrammerTallahassee Alerting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRocky Mountain Embedded Design Inc.Mach Alert, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Epic3Programmer

No in-app purchases

None

Tallahassee Alerting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Epic3Programmer free?
Epic3Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tallahassee Alerting free?
Tallahassee Alerting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Epic3Programmer or Tallahassee Alerting have ads?
Neither Epic3Programmer nor Tallahassee Alerting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Epic3Programmer or Tallahassee Alerting?
Epic3Programmer ships an update every 9 months, and Tallahassee Alerting every 2 months. Most recently, Epic3Programmer was updated on June 1, 2026 and Tallahassee Alerting on May 16, 2026.

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