Comparison

FirstNet Single Sign vs EchoAlert

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

Head to head
About

FirstNet Single Sign

Streamline access to critical public safety applications. Log in once to gain immediate entry to essential tools, saving valuable time and enhancing operational efficiency for verified FirstNet users.

Highlights
  • Single sign-on for multiple apps
  • Quick access to FirstNet Assist
  • Immediate access to FirstNet Central
  • Enhanced security
  • Time-saving login process
Features
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As a FirstNet public safety professional, you know that every second counts. So why waste time? Save seconds. Save lives. FirstNet SSO lets you focus on work, so you don't have to log in over and over for network and app access. Simply enter your credentials in FirstNet SSO when required to get immediate access to: • FirstNet Assist • FirstNet Central FirstNet SSO is available for use by verified FirstNet users. Requirements for use include: • Valid FirstNet ID • FirstNet Ready™ device or FirstNet Capable® device • FirstNet SIM (FirstNet SIMS are included with FirstNet Ready™ devices.)

About

EchoAlert

Receive instant notifications for critical incidents and detailed updates directly on your mobile device. This free application is designed for first responders, security professionals, and public safety volunteers to stay connected and informed.

Highlights
  • Instant call notifications
  • Full incident details
  • Real-time updates
  • No-cost alternative
  • Mobile device integration
Features
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EchoAlert is the modern, no-cost alternative to outdated alerting apps. Developed by Echo911, EchoAlert delivers instant call notifications, full incident details, and real-time updates directly to your mobile device. Whether you’re a first responder (Police, Fire, EMS) , security professional, or public safety volunteer, EchoAlert ensures you’re connected to your team and the mission—faster and with more detail than ever before.

Screenshots

FirstNet Single Sign4 screens
EchoAlert3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EchoAlert at 5.0 against FirstNet Single Sign's 1.3. EchoAlert also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). FirstNet Single Sign's advantage is ratings volume (132 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

EchoAlert holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FirstNet Single Sign has 132 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FirstNet Single Sign versus EchoAlert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirstNet Single SignEchoAlert
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (132 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews2.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings132 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB25 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAT&T Services, Inc.Echo911 LLC

Customer experience

FirstNet Single Sign

All ratings132 ratings
Positive6.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative92.4%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive2.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative97.9%

EchoAlert

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

Bugs and requests

FirstNet Single Sign

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • 2 factor authentication stuck in a loop
  • App does not send push notifications
  • Single sign on not in notifications list
  • App does not send signal back to website
  • Multiple error messages that don't make sense
Show 19 more
  • Cannot enable push notifications for single sign on
  • App doesn't work
  • Keeps saying something is wrong
  • FirstNet single sign on isn't working
  • Cannot log in to the app
  • SSO doesn't sync or acknowledge sign on
  • App logs itself in but website never syncs
  • Cannot access account because phone number is suspended
  • Authentication server shows phone is locked
  • App doesn't allow push notifications from app settings
  • Cannot access account now
  • App does nothing
  • Cannot log in
  • Interface is trash and not intuitive
  • Does not work
  • Login doesn't take advantage of password vault integration
  • SSO doesn't work after switching back and forth
  • App only acquires email and has user set up password and PIN
  • Cannot log in with Face ID

EchoAlert

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FirstNet Single Sign

No in-app purchases

None

EchoAlert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FirstNet Single Sign free?
FirstNet Single Sign is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EchoAlert free?
EchoAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FirstNet Single Sign or EchoAlert?
EchoAlert is rated higher. FirstNet Single Sign averages 1.3 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while EchoAlert averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FirstNet Single Sign or EchoAlert have ads?
Neither FirstNet Single Sign nor EchoAlert shows ads.

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