TRS vs FAST QLD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TRS
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TRS is a tool to supplement the existing response procedure for volunteer emergency responders. It allows a responder to quickly indicate their response to an incident without resorting to slow and unsafe practices such as calling or sending a text message while in the process of responding. Other features include: - a simple messaging system - ability to specify future availability The TRS app requires a TRS server to be available to users.
FAST QLD
This application delivers emergency notifications and dispatches for volunteers of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. It serves as a crucial communication tool for SES and Rural Fire Service members.
- Emergency notifications
- Member dispatch
- Volunteer communication
- SES support
- Rural Fire Service support
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FAST Qld is the responder application for the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. FAST Qld provides emergency notifications and member dispatch to be used by volunteers across SES and Rural Fire Service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FAST QLD at every 6 weeks against TRS's every 4 months. TRS's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TRS ships an update every 4 months, FAST QLD every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TRS | FAST QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Hessling | EMERG SOLUTIONS PTY LTD |
In-app purchases
TRS
No in-app purchases
FAST QLD
No in-app purchases
