Local 1699 vs TransAero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Local 1699
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Local 1699 is an app that provides quick offline access to the Milpitas Fire Department (CA) local 1699 documents. Features include: •Quick indexed lookup of documents in a matter of seconds •Search titles and text •Favorites tab for quick access of what's important to you •Updated shortly after new content is available •Customizable notes •Always with you as long as you have your device and never fades or tears
TransAero
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TransAero is an app used to quickly connect first responders and hospitals with the Trans Aero MedEvac dispatch team. With the click of a button, users can request an aircraft and share their information (such as hospital unit and room number, requesting agency and facility, and basic patient information) and GPS location, providing the TAME communication center with vital information to quickly deploy to the scene call or hospital. In a scene call setting, first responders will be notified of the steps taken by the TAME communication center as the request is evaluated and an aircraft is assigned. Upon the launch of an aircraft, the user will be able to track its progress via a real-time map feature. In a hospital setting, the user will log into the TransAero app, filling out a form prior to confirming the flight request. Upon the launch of an aircraft, the user will be able to track its progress via a real-time map feature. Additional information, such as landing zone guides, hospital directory, and push notifications regarding an incoming flight, are also available through the app. Registration is required for all app users, and only approved parties will have access to all app features, including the ability to request a transport.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TransAero at every 2 months against Local 1699's every 7 months. TransAero also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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.
Local 1699 ships an update every 7 months, TransAero every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Local 1699 | TransAero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Acid Remap LLC | Softtech, Incorporated. |
In-app purchases
Local 1699
No in-app purchases
TransAero
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Local 1699 free?
Is TransAero free?
Do Local 1699 or TransAero have ads?
Which is updated more often, Local 1699 or TransAero?
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