Density Unit Setup vs Ember by Firefly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Density Unit Setup
This utility app simplifies connecting and configuring smart devices for people counting. It allows for quick network setup and validation of core device functions, ensuring efficient operation.
- Scan and set up nearby units
- Utilize Network Templates for quick online setup
- Validate and troubleshoot unit functionality
- Ethernet and WiFi configurations
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Density Unit Setup allows you to efficiently get your Density units connected to the Internet and counting people. == Features == - Scan and set up nearby units - Utilize Network Templates to quickly get units online via common Ethernet / WiFi configurations - Validate and troubleshoot the core functionality of your units == Contact == - For information on how to purchase Density units: contact@density.io - For support with installation and setup: support@density.io
Ember by Firefly
This app consolidates site information, camera feeds, and incident response tools into a single mobile interface. It allows users to navigate indoor maps, view live camera footage, and manage active incidents with real-time alerts. Access to features is dependent on organizational account setup and permissions.
- Site navigation with indoor maps
- Live camera feed viewing
- Incident timeline review
- Real-time alerts and notifications
- Live Activities for incident updates
- Access to saved camera recordings
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Ember by Firefly brings your sites, cameras, and incident response together in one mobile app. Stay informed during daily operations and find the information you need when an incident happens. SITES AND INDOOR MAPS Move between sites and explore indoor floor plans with your assets, cameras, and incidents in context. CAMERAS AND RECORDINGS View live camera feeds, browse recordings, and access saved clips and snapshots. INCIDENT RESPONSE Follow active incidents, review their timelines, and see who is responding. ALERTS AND LIVE ACTIVITIES Receive notifications about activity at your sites. Critical Alerts support urgent incident notifications, and Live Activities keep active incident information on your iPhone Lock Screen. Ember requires an account provided by an organization using Firefly. Available features depend on your organization’s setup and your account permissions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ember by Firefly at every 4 days against Density Unit Setup's every 2 months. Density Unit Setup's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Density Unit Setup against 5.0 for Ember by Firefly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 9 respectively.
Density Unit Setup ships an update every 2 months, Ember by Firefly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Density Unit Setup | Ember by Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Density Inc | Firefly Technology Inc. |
Customer experience
Density Unit Setup
Ember by Firefly
In-app purchases
Density Unit Setup
No in-app purchases
Ember by Firefly
No in-app purchases
Questions
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