Codan XTEND vs CrisisCMD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Codan XTEND
Control a Codan HF SDR radio remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Make voice and message calls, share locations, and even send SMS or phone calls over HF networks. Supports various voice encryption methods for secure communication.
- Remote HF voice and message calls
- Location sharing via Apple Maps
- SMS and phone calls over HF network
- Support for various voice encryption
- Connect via SmartLink or Wi-Fi router
- User PIN for access control
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Codan XTEND allows you to operate a Codan HF SDR radio via your iPhone or iPad. This provides you with additional mobility, and an easy-to-use interface. It allows you to perform the following for pre-defined contacts that are programmed into your radio: - Make and receive Selective and Emergency HF voice calls - Send and receive HF messages (including in-link messages) - Send your position to another radio, or request the position of another radio, and view these positions in Apple Maps (using cached maps if internet access is not available) - Manually test an HF channel (Selcall only) - Make and receive phone calls over an HF network via a 3033 Telephone Interconnect (https://www.codancomms.com/products/3033-telephone-interconnect/) - Send and receive SMSes over an HF network via a SprintNet gateway (https://www.codancomms.com/products/sprintnet/) - Send and receive SMSes and Web Messages over a cellular or satellite link via Codan Convoy It allows you to use any voice encryption method supported by your radio, including Digital Voice at 2400, 1200, 600, 480 and 300 bps. Your device, running the Codan XTEND app, can connect to your radio via a Codan Envoy SmartLink (https://www.codancomms.com/products/smartlink/) or via another Wi-Fi router. Access to the radio can be controlled by use of a user PIN, in addition to the standard Wi-Fi security mechanisms. Up to a total of four smartphone devices, or standard control points (e.g. Envoy handsets/consoles or Sentry handsets) may be connected to your radio at once, although responsiveness and audio quality may be reduced if multiple smartphone devices are connected to your radio via Wi-Fi in an environment where there are a number of other active Wi-Fi hotspots. Your radio must have the "15-10622 Opt Standard App" Sales Option enabled to allow use with Codan XTEND. Other features mentioned above may also be dependent on the Sales Options that are enabled in your radio.
CrisisCMD
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Operational Logging, built for the Incident Ground. CrisisCMD gives emergency responders a fast, structured way to capture what happened, what was decided, and what happens next - as the incident unfolds. Built for operational environments, CrisisCMD combines incident logging, shared updates, mapping, attachments and reporting in one field-ready application. Whether you are managing a developing incident, supervising crews, recording critical decisions or simply need an accurate operational record, CrisisCMD keeps the information that matters in one place. Create a structured, time-stamped operational log directly from your device. Record: * Actions and decisions * Observations and intelligence * Operational updates * Photos and supporting documents * Locations and incident information * Follow-up actions and reminders Entries create a clear chronological record that can be referred to during the incident and retained afterwards. SHARE A COMMON OPERATIONAL PICTURE Supported incidents can be shared between CrisisCMD users, allowing operational information to remain current across connected devices. See updates as they are recorded and maintain a clearer picture of what is occurring without relying on handwritten notes, disconnected messages or individual recollection. BUILT FOR THE FIELD Emergency incidents are dynamic. Information arrives quickly, priorities change, and important details are easily lost. CrisisCMD has been designed around that environment. The interface keeps operational logging fast and deliberate, with structured entries, timestamps, attachments and incident information available without unnecessary complexity. Less administration during the incident. A better record when it is over. KEY CAPABILITIES *Operational Incident Logging* Capture actions, decisions, observations and operational updates as they occur. *Shared Incidents* Maintain incident information across supported CrisisCMD users and connected devices. *Live Mapping* View location and spatial information relevant to the incident. *Photos and Documents* Attach images, PDFs and supporting material directly to the operational record. *Incident Reporting* Generate structured PDF incident reports directly from your device. *Time-Stamped Records* Maintain a chronological history of operational activity and updates. *Reminders* Set time-based prompts for actions that need to be revisited during an incident. CrisisCMD is suited to: * Emergency service personnel * Volunteer and career responders * Incident controllers * Duty officers * Team leaders and supervisors * Emergency management personnel * Operational coordinators * Emergency response teams From routine incidents through to complex and evolving operations, CrisisCMD provides a practical way to maintain the operational record. Apple Standard End User Licence Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ OPERATIONAL USE CrisisCMD is an operational support and record keeping tool. It does not replace organisational command systems, emergency management arrangements, approved communications systems, procedures or professional judgement. Users remain responsible for operating in accordance with their organisation's procedures, training, authority and applicable laws and regulations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CrisisCMD at every 3 weeks against Codan XTEND's every 42 months. Codan XTEND's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Codan XTEND ships an update every 42 months, CrisisCMD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Codan XTEND | CrisisCMD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 42 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Codan Limited | Resolve Emergency Management |
In-app purchases
Codan XTEND
No in-app purchases
CrisisCMD
No in-app purchases









