Comparison

Appear Crew vs FRSA

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

Head to head
About

Appear Crew

Features
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Please note that Appear Crew requires a licence agreement with Multitone to access its features, and is not designed for personal use. For more information, visit multitone.com Appear Crew is an emergency service crew mobilisation app for smartphones. Ideal for retained crew, such as firefighters, Appear Crew provides a second method of transmission for call-outs and important notices, helping ensure mobilisation happens as quickly and reliably as possible. Appear Crew features Do Not Disturb (DND) and Silent override, issuing audible alert tones and push notifications, turning smartphones into alerters. Appear Crew is linked into station mobilisation systems so that alerts are sent to app users automatically within seconds. Key features: - Silent & DND override for high-priority messages - Option to accept or reject callouts - Multiple user statuses which provide live updates to crew availability - Integrates with emergency service mobilisation systems - Integrates with Multitone iConsole - End-to-end security

About

FRSA

Features
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This is the official app for members of the FRSA in the UK. The FRSA is a member-led, independent trade union that has been representing its members in Fire and Rescue Services across the UK since 1976. Our app has been designed to provide members with greater access to engage directly with the FRSA. The FRSA app provides members with the following features: Direct contact with the FRSA Direct and Group Chat with other members and FRSA officials Forums: Create group discussions by posting questions or topics for the Fire Service Community. Newsfeed: Stay up to date with content that is relevant to you and your role. Resource library: Search our library for information that includes support, advice and guidance on a wide range of areas connected with your FRS employment Keep your details up to date Access your β€˜Rewards’, our member discount benefit on products and services.

Screenshots

Appear Crew4 screens
FRSA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FRSA at every 7 months against Appear Crew's every 19 months. Appear Crew's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Appear Crew ships an update every 19 months, FRSA every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Appear Crew versus FRSA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppear CrewFRSA
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 7 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB57 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMultitone Electronics PlcFIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES ASSOCIATION UK

In-app purchases

None

Appear Crew

No in-app purchases

None

FRSA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Appear Crew free?
Appear Crew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FRSA free?
FRSA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Appear Crew or FRSA have ads?
Neither Appear Crew nor FRSA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Appear Crew or FRSA?
Appear Crew ships an update every 19 months, and FRSA every 7 months. Most recently, Appear Crew was updated on October 11, 2026 and FRSA on October 30, 2026.

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