# First Due Mobile vs EchoAlert

The clearest difference is rating: EchoAlert at 5.0 against First Due Mobile's 2.8. EchoAlert also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). First Due Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (835 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.

EchoAlert holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Due Mobile has 835 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Due Mobile | EchoAlert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (835 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-due-mobile/id1300758445/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoalert/id6749859344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **835** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 226 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Locality Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1355085433) | [Echo911 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582749823) |

## What reviewers say

### First Due Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-due-mobile/id1300758445)

Receive real-time incident notifications and navigate directly to emergencies with optimized routing. Access critical building data, pre-plans, and team communication tools for enhanced situational awareness and faster response.

**Highlights:** Incident tracking and notification, Emergency response routing, Building data integration, Pre-incident planning, Team chat communication, Live unit tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate incident information
- 📊 Valuable pre-planning and response data
- 🗺️ Helpful mapping and navigation features
- 💡 Comprehensive all-in-one solution

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 📱 Clunky and unintuitive mobile interface
- ⏱️ Slow incident notifications and app loading
- 🔇 Lack of customizable alert tones and settings
- 🤯 Overwhelming number of features, poor usability

**Reported bugs**

- Addresses not accurately displayed
- Inability to log out or switch between departments
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS and Android
- Unreliable push notifications and alerts

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved scheduling and shift management
- Apple Watch integration for alerts
- Offline functionality and caching
- Streamlined user interface and navigation


### EchoAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoalert/id6749859344)

Receive instant notifications for critical incidents and detailed updates directly on your mobile device. This free application is designed for first responders, security professionals, and public safety volunteers to stay connected and informed.

**Highlights:** Instant call notifications, Full incident details, Real-time updates, No-cost alternative, Mobile device integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Due Mobile free?

First Due Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EchoAlert free?

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

### Which has better reviews, First Due Mobile or EchoAlert?

EchoAlert is rated higher. First Due Mobile averages 2.8 out of 5 from 835 ratings, while EchoAlert averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do First Due Mobile or EchoAlert have ads?

Neither First Due Mobile nor EchoAlert shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*