Comparison

RIAT vs AccuRad

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

Head to head
About

RIAT

This tool enables first responders and local government officials to quickly report disaster damage. It provides disaster managers with an immediate countywide overview within hours of an event.

Highlights
  • Submit damage reports
  • Immediate countywide overview
  • Post-disaster assessment
  • For first responders
  • For local government employees
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The Rapid Impact Assessment Tool (RIAT) allows first responders and local government employees to submit damage reports in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. Damage reports help disaster managers get an immediate Countywide "picture" within hours of an event.

About

AccuRad

This app provides a mobile interface for a personal radiation detector, enabling real-time data relay for emergency responders. It connects to various management software and offers instructional videos for device operation.

Highlights
  • Real-time geospatial and radiological data relay
  • Connects to RadResponder, Sigma, and SpirVIEW software
  • Library of how-to videos for device operation
  • Intuitive interface with user-friendly navigation
  • Secure data sharing compliant with international standards
  • Remote reachback connectivity
Features
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Seamless Smartphone Communication Solutions ---------------------------------------------------------- The AccuRad App is the companion mobile interface for the Mirion AccuRad PRD, and also the bridge between emergency responders on the ground and command center software, providing real-time geospatial and radiological data relay so agencies can get access to the information they need, when and where they need it. ====================== ACCESS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS ====================== CONNECTED The AccuRad app can be used to connect and transmit device data to a variety of management software platforms, including RadResponder, Sigma and SpirVIEW software. INFORMED The app has a library of how-to videos, to aid in the operation and maintenance of the AccuRad PRD. SIMPLE The app has an intuitive interface with basic navigation and a user-friendly menu, making it easy to view information, modify settings and set up remote reachback connections. SECURE The AccuRad PRD complies with all relevant current international standards (IEC, IAEA, ANSI) for data sharing, which includes messaging (email, SMS) and reachback connectivity. ==================== ABOUT THE ACCURAD PRD ==================== The AccuRad personal radiation detector (PRD) is built to help first responders and law enforcement detect and locate sources of harmful nuclear radiation, to keep their people and the public safe. It’s the first PRD developed in close collaboration with in-the-field professionals, resulting in a world-class radiation detection device that works like they do – it's tough, consistent, and in it for the long haul.

Screenshots

RIAT4 screens
AccuRad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RIAT at 5.0 against AccuRad's 4.0. RIAT also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 14.0). AccuRad's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 34 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RIAT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RIAT ships an update every 34 months, AccuRad every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RIAT versus AccuRad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRIATAccuRad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCounty of Palm BeachMirion Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

RIAT

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AccuRad

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RIAT

No in-app purchases

None

AccuRad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RIAT free?
RIAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AccuRad free?
AccuRad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RIAT or AccuRad?
RIAT is rated higher. RIAT averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while AccuRad averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do RIAT or AccuRad have ads?
Neither RIAT nor AccuRad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RIAT or AccuRad?
RIAT ships an update every 34 months, and AccuRad every 5 months. Most recently, RIAT was updated on September 15, 2026 and AccuRad on September 18, 2026.

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