Active Response vs ScanThem
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Active Response
This app enables volunteer firefighters to receive and respond to emergency dispatch calls. It provides a two-way communication link with dispatch, showing call and response status, and delivers situational updates and critical information.
- Receive emergency call outs
- Bi-directional communication with dispatch
- Real-time call and response status
- Situational updates
- Hazmat information
- Critical situation reports
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The Active Response smartphone application allows volunteer firefighters to receive and respond to emergency call outs from their local jurisdiction' s computer aided dispatch system. Once an account is set up, the firefighter has a bi-directional communications link with dispatch showing call and response status. The firefighter can also receive situational updates, hazmat information, and critical situation reports.
ScanThem
Transform images and scans into professional PDF documents. Easily edit, organize, and share your files with advanced features. Enjoy unlimited PDF creation for free, with an optional subscription to remove ads.
- Image to PDF conversion
- Advanced page editing
- Smart document management
- Easy sharing options
- Long press for advanced PDF options
- Ad-free subscription
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ScanThem: Image to PDF Maker Turn your images into professional PDF documents instantly with ScanThem. Whether you are scanning documents using your camera or importing photos from your library, ScanThem makes PDF creation faster and more powerful than ever. Why ScanThem? Easy Conversion: Seamlessly turn any image or scan into a high-quality PDF file. Advanced Editing: Add more pages to your existing files, remove unwanted ones, or rearrange them exactly how you want. Smart File Management: Search, manage, and organize all your documents in one clean interface. Power at Your Fingertips: Simply use a 'Long Press' inside any PDF to unlock advanced options like reordering or deleting specific pages. Share Anywhere: Export and share your PDF files with family, friends, or colleagues in seconds. Ad-Free Option: Enjoy a seamless scanning experience by removing all ads through a simple subscription, allowing you to focus entirely on your documents. Free to Use: Scan and create unlimited PDFs with all core features for free. Download ScanThem today and simplify your digital paperwork!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ScanThem at 5.0 against Active Response's 2.3. ScanThem also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Active Response's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. ScanThem sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Active Response asks for nothing beyond the download.
ScanThem holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Active Response has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Active Response ships an update every 3 months, ScanThem every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Active Response | ScanThem |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (22 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CSI Technology Group | Hossam Faqeha |
Customer experience
Active Response
ScanThem
In-app purchases
Active Response
No in-app purchases
ScanThem
- Remove all ads for six month$2.99
- Remove all ads for one year$4.99
