Comparison

PTS Dialer vs FireTrex Responder

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

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About

PTS Dialer

This app simplifies making priority government emergency calls, including GETS and WPS. It offers an easy-to-use interface optimized for one-hand operation, stores PINs securely, and provides quick access to frequently called numbers and call history. It's designed for emergency preparedness users.

Highlights
  • Streamlined GETS and WPS call initiation
  • One-hand operation optimized UI
  • Secure GETS PIN storage
  • Access numbers from Frequent Calls, Contacts, Keypad, Recents
  • Call log for recent calls
  • WPS/GETS test call functionality
Features
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WPS and GETS calls made easy. The PTS Dialer app provides a streamlined way of making priority Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS) and Wireless Priority Service (WPS) calls. These services are provided by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). For more detailed information about GETS and WPS, go to https://www.cisa.gov/pts BENEFITS • Easy to use in emergency conditions • Speeds up priority calling process • Significantly reduces dialing errors compared to manual calls • Eliminates the need to carry a physical GETS card KEY FEATURES • User interface optimized for one-hand operation • GETS PIN is stored on the phone to increase security • Destination number can be entered from Frequent Calls, Contacts, Keypad, or Recents • Recents provides a log of latest calls made from within the app • Frequent Calls displays most often called numbers using the app • Convenient WPS/GETS test call functionality More information about GETS and WPS: The Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS) supports national leadership; federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments; first responders; and other authorized national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) users. It is intended to be used in an emergency or crisis situation when the landline network is congested and the probability of completing a normal call is reduced. Wireless Priority Service (WPS) supports national leadership; federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments; and other authorized national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) users. It is intended to be used in an emergency or crisis situation when the wireless network is congested and the probability of completing a normal call is reduced.

About

FireTrex Responder

Access critical resident information instantly upon arrival at an emergency scene. Scan a resident's QR code to view their medical conditions, prescriptions, emergency contacts, and special needs, including pets. Designed for first responders needing accurate data without delay.

Highlights
  • Scan resident QR codes for immediate data access
  • View medical conditions and allergies
  • Access current medications and dosages
  • See emergency contacts and relationships
  • Retrieve special needs information for residents and pets
  • Clear, scannable layout for scene use
  • Authorized agency access only
Features
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Critical resident information, the moment you arrive. FireTrex Responder is a companion app to DwellSecure, built exclusively for professional first responders. Scan a resident's QR code at the door and immediately see the medical conditions, prescriptions, emergency contacts, and special needs that residents have explicitly chosen to share with responding agencies — for everyone in the household, including pets. Built for firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and mobile integrated healthcare crews who need accurate scene and patient information without delay. How it works with DwellSecure: ------------------------ FireTrex Responder does not store resident data and cannot access any information beyond what residents have specifically authorized for emergency response. Residents create and maintain their own profiles in DwellSecure's Community Connect and choose exactly which departments and MIH organizations can view their information. The app displays only that shared subset — nothing more. What you get on scan: - Active medical conditions and allergies - Current medications and dosages - Emergency contacts and relationships - Special needs for household members and pets - Mobility, sensory, and communication considerations Built for the field: ------------------------ Works fast on a phone or tablet - Clear, scannable layout designed for scene use - Authorized agency access only — residents control which agencies can view their information - No local data storage — information is retrieved live from the resident's authorized DwellSecure profile at scan time Who it's for: ------------------------ Fire departments, EMS agencies, mobile integrated healthcare programs, and community paramedicine teams — career and volunteer. This app is intended for professional first responder use only. Residents post a QR code in a visible spot at home. You scan. You know what you're walking into.

Screenshots

PTS Dialer4 screens
FireTrex Responder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FireTrex Responder at 5.0 against PTS Dialer's 4.6. PTS Dialer's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FireTrex Responder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PTS Dialer has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PTS Dialer versus FireTrex Responder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPTS DialerFireTrex Responder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (27 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlobal Solutions Group, Inc.FireTrex

Customer experience

PTS Dialer

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral37.5%
Negative0.0%

FireTrex Responder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PTS Dialer

No in-app purchases

None

FireTrex Responder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PTS Dialer free?
PTS Dialer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FireTrex Responder free?
FireTrex Responder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PTS Dialer or FireTrex Responder?
FireTrex Responder is rated higher. PTS Dialer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while FireTrex Responder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PTS Dialer or FireTrex Responder have ads?
Neither PTS Dialer nor FireTrex Responder shows ads.

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