Comparison

Farmacist vs FAST QLD

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

Head to head

Farmacist Client App

About

Farmacist

Features

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Farmacist is an agronomic solutions provider based in Mackay and the Burdekin, North Queensland. Our team has developed into Queensland’s leading provider of agronomic services, geo-spatial data collection and research, development and extension in the sugarcane industry. Farmacist specialises in practical precision agronomy solutions, tailored to suit your individual needs.

About

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.

Highlights

Emergency notifications
Member dispatch
Volunteer communication
SES support
Rural Fire Service support

Features

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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.

Screenshots

Farmacist4 screens

FAST QLD4 screens

Verdict

The call

Farmacist and FAST QLD 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Farmacist ships an update every 3 weeks, FAST QLD every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

Farmacist versus FAST QLD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Farmacist	FAST QLD
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks — better	Every 6 weeks
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	56 MB	64 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Farmacist Pty Ltd	EMERG SOLUTIONS PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Farmacist

No in-app purchases

None

FAST QLD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Farmacist free?

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

Is FAST QLD free?

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

Do Farmacist or FAST QLD have ads?

Neither Farmacist nor FAST QLD shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Farmacist or FAST QLD?

Farmacist ships an update every 3 weeks, and FAST QLD every 6 weeks. Most recently, Farmacist was updated on October 11, 2026 and FAST QLD on October 3, 2026.