Comparison

Westnet GO! vs FireTek

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

Head to head
About

Westnet GO!

Features
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Get Critical 911 Incident Details Instantly – Right on Your Phone Developed by Westnet, this powerful mobile app is designed specifically for 911 first responders. It delivers real-time incident alerts and detailed call information directly to your device, helping you stay prepared and informed on the way to the scene. Once you are notified of a call for service, we will utilize your device's position to automatically detect enroute to and arrival at scene. Whether you're a firefighter or medical responder, you’ll have instant access to key data including: Incident address and location name Geo-location grid data Assigned units Call type and priority And more This app enhances situational awareness, supports faster decision-making, and helps you stage more effectively before arrival. Built to meet the evolving demands of emergency services, it continues to grow with the needs of responders and the communities they protect. Stay connected. Stay ready.

About

FireTek

This app provides incident notifications and mapping details for first responders. Users can respond to scenes or stations, share their intentions and ETA, and access a history of recent and past calls.

Highlights
  • Incident notifications (push/SMS)
  • Incident mapping and details
  • Respond to scene/station
  • Share intentions and ETA
  • Recent call list
  • Historical call data by location
Features
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Designed for first responders, the app sends incident notifications (push or SMS) and allows the authorized user to get additional information and mapping details for the incident. The user can then respond to scene or station, making his or her intentions and ETA known to other department members. It also provides a list of recent calls for the department and a historical listing of all calls associated with a location/address. It's simple, secure, and lightning fast.

Screenshots

Westnet GO!3 screens
FireTek4 screens

Verdict

The call

Westnet GO! and FireTek 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

Westnet GO! ships an update every 9 days, FireTek weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Westnet GO! versus FireTek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWestnet GO!FireTek
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—31 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWestnet, Inc.Underdog Technologies LLC dba FireTek

In-app purchases

None

Westnet GO!

No in-app purchases

None

FireTek

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Westnet GO! free?
Westnet GO! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FireTek free?
FireTek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Westnet GO! or FireTek have ads?
Neither Westnet GO! nor FireTek shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Westnet GO! or FireTek?
Westnet GO! ships an update every 9 days, and FireTek weekly. Most recently, Westnet GO! was updated on November 2, 2026 and FireTek on November 3, 2026.

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