# TAG vs ICS

The clearest difference is rating: TAG at 5.0 against ICS's 4.2. TAG also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0.0). ICS's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TAG holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ICS has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | TAG | ICS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tag-salamander/id1203908708/reviews)** | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ics-214/id6520380813/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OrangeHook, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342352435) | [Mike Comer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739965342) |

## What reviewers say

### TAG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tag-salamander/id1203908708)

This app transforms your phone into a responder identity for emergency situations. It generates QR codes for interoperability with emergency management software and allows users to join incidents, track positions, and access responder information.

**Highlights:** Create Quick Response Codes (QR Codes), Interoperability with Salamander emergency software, Join incidents and submit responder records, Real-time position updates for command operations, Download responder information (rank, qualifications, medical), Form crews and teams, Create identity without SalamanderLive account

**In-app purchases:** none


### ICS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ics-214/id6520380813)

This application simplifies the creation and sharing of ICS-214 forms. It offers an intuitive workflow for adding details and activity entries, with offline capabilities for uninterrupted work. Users can pre-populate forms with default fields to save time during ongoing incidents.

**Highlights:** Friendly workflow for details and entries, Offline authoring and editing, Shareable ICS-214 form export, Set default fields for pre-population, Optimized for field use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TAG free?

TAG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ICS free?

ICS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TAG or ICS?

TAG is rated higher. TAG averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ICS averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.

### Do TAG or ICS have ads?

Neither TAG nor ICS shows ads.

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