APX SmartCapture vs AFCA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
APX SmartCapture
This tool enables public safety agencies to quickly capture critical information using customizable forms and device cameras. It automatically generates digitized pre-incident plans that are synced to the cloud for easy access during emergencies.
- Customizable forms
- Built-in device camera integration
- Automated pre-incident plan generation
- NFPA 1620 compliant data
- Secure cloud syncing
- Emergency information access
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SmartCapture™ is an iOS-based capture tool designed to allow Public Safety agencies to leverage smart technology to rapidly and intuitively capture critical information. With SmartCapture™, first responders can use dynamic, fully customizable forms and built-in device cameras to quickly gather critical building information. Digitized, NFPA 1620 compliant pre-incident plans are automatically generated from this captured data and synced with the secure SmartCapture™ cloud server. With SmartCapture™, pre-plans are readily available and distributable at time of emergency.
AFCA
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The official AFCA app is your go-to resource for all association-related content. Access exclusive member posts, stay updated on events, explore our bookstore, and make the most of conferences.
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Verdict
APX SmartCapture and AFCA are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
APX SmartCapture ships an update monthly, AFCA every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and May 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | APX SmartCapture | AFCA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ian Martin | Aaron Floyd |
In-app purchases
APX SmartCapture
No in-app purchases
AFCA
No in-app purchases
