Comparison

Vlahi CERES vs FireGrid Configure

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

Head to head
About

Vlahi CERES

This platform aids in chemical emergency incident planning and response by integrating plume dispersion models with real-time meteorological and sensor data. It offers free access to hazard modeling tools and optional subscription modules for enhanced capabilities like live weather, sensor-driven identification, and advanced reporting.

Highlights
  • Plume dispersion modeling
  • Real-time meteorological and sensor data integration
  • Google Maps integration with street view and traffic
  • Free ALOHA® model access
  • Subscription modules for enhanced capabilities
  • Location tracking for personal devices
  • Advanced reporting and collaboration tools
Features
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CERES (Chemical Emergency Response E-Service) is our incident planning and response platform that brings together plume dispersion models with google maps and real-time meteorological and gas sensors data. It is designed with love by our team at Vlahi Systems LLC. Our software can be used anywhere, anyplace, on any device, phone, tablet or PC. You get free access to ALOHA® model which is the hazard modeling program for the CAMEO® software suite, widely used to plan for and respond to chemical emergencies. What to expect? A modern no-cost chemical event modelling application, integrated with google maps, location search services, street view, traffic, real time current location, distance measurement, impacted places, contours and zones. Subscription modules which enable enhanced capabilities: Internet live weather Sensor Driven Plume and Release Location Identification CERES integrates gas sensors and local meteorological data to plot an accurate gas plume based on the real-world conditions Location Tracking for Personal Devices (phones, tablets, G7s and others) Chemical Mixtures Google Places Local live meteorological station integrated through our Data Acquisition Application Advanced reporting including map images, impacted contours, zones and impacted places Infiltration analysis for multiple impacted places Model additional chemicals (Gasoline, LPG, Diesel, Formaldehyde, Sarin(GB) ...), and prioritize "My Chemicals" Share incident data by incident link Quick access to 5 minute footprint intervals Predefined scenarios Sharing and Collaboration KML import / export Planning, sharing and collaboration Import your high resolution aerial imagery Meteorological and Sensors Hardware: Tempest WeatherFlow, Honeywell Area RAE, AirMar NMEA 200,WeatherPack, ALOHA SAM, MODBUS RTU/TCP ERG Guide Integration Enterprise support - multiple sites and multiple users per site managed under the same account New ! - Monitoring Package Explosive materials (TNT blast equivalence for the most common explosive substances) IBM Weather enhanced current conditions (4km x 4km resolution weather data for any point in the world) Live Facility Monitoring (meteorological conditions and mobile and fixed sensors) Visual and Audible Alarms (met and sensors) Quick Response for immediate identification of receptors downwind from the event (using live downwind cone) Upwind cone to help identify likely / possible emission sources to assist with odor complaint investigation, regulatory compliance and claims management Optimizing Mobile Gas Sensors Deployment Time interval reporting and meteorological wind rose Historical data archiving, analysis and reports Wide Area Package Remove the 50 miles diameter limitation Model your predefined scenarios in transit anywhere Continuous development and support We wish you a pleasant experience and welcome your feedback and questions at ceres@vlahi.com.

About

FireGrid Configure

This application manages configuration, personalization, datalogs, and software updates for MSA devices. It supports devices within the MSA Connected Firefighter Platform, including LUNAR.

Highlights
  • Device configuration
  • Personalization settings
  • Datalog management
  • Software updates
  • MSA Connected Firefighter Platform support
Features
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FireGrid Configure manages configuration, personalization, datalogs and software updates for MSA devices. FireGrid Monitor supports devices part of the MSA Connected Firefighter Platform such as LUNAR.

Screenshots

Vlahi CERES4 screens
FireGrid Configure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FireGrid Configure at none against Vlahi CERES's 5. FireGrid Configure also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Vlahi CERES's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Vlahi CERES sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. FireGrid Configure asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FireGrid Configure holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vlahi CERES has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vlahi CERES ships an update monthly, FireGrid Configure every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vlahi CERES versus FireGrid Configure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVlahi CERESFireGrid Configure
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVlahi Systems LLCMSA - The Safety Company

Customer experience

Vlahi CERES

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

FireGrid Configure

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

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Vlahi CERES

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
  • CERES Vulnerability and Risk$79.991 Month
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  • HAZMAT Responder$124.991 Month
  • CERES - HAZMAT Team$164.991 Month
None

FireGrid Configure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vlahi CERES free?
Vlahi CERES is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FireGrid Configure free?
FireGrid Configure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vlahi CERES or FireGrid Configure?
FireGrid Configure is rated higher. Vlahi CERES averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while FireGrid Configure averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Vlahi CERES or FireGrid Configure have ads?
Neither Vlahi CERES nor FireGrid Configure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vlahi CERES or FireGrid Configure?
Vlahi CERES ships an update monthly, and FireGrid Configure every 2 months. Most recently, Vlahi CERES was updated on October 24, 2026 and FireGrid Configure on October 14, 2026.

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