Deploy Pro vs SAR21
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Deploy Pro
This app provides first responders with essential tools for search and rescue operations. It features a collaborative map for tracking locations and important points, a field reference guide, and a triage counter. Users can also document damage with a built-in camera and take notes.
- Collaborative map with user pins and markers
- Categorized map markers (Hazards, Victims, etc.)
- FEMA-sourced reference guide
- Triage counter
- Built-in camera for damage reports
- Notepad for information storage and sharing
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Deploy Pro is designed as an app with CERT teams in mind but can be used by any search and rescue team or other first responders.The map feature allows users to see pins (user locations) and markers (locations set by users) in the area they are responding to. There are 30 different user pins, making it easy to designate team colors and 20 shareable map markers that users can place on the map to designate important locations. The map markers are grouped into 5 categories: Hazards, Command, Victims, Damage, Search X. Markers by default are set to the user's location, but can also be manually placed by dragging the map, or typing in an address. Users can add notes to markers and also share the lat/long with other users if needed. The reference guide is sourced from the FEMA Basic CERT course, and it includes all the information that might be needed when in the field, in addition to other relevant topics like Knots and Hazmat markings. The app also includes a triage counter to track victim counts by triage color, a built-in camera for damage reports, and a notepad to store information and share with other users.
SAR21
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SAR21 Mission Ready is a comprehensive emergency response coordination app designed specifically for Search and Rescue teams. KEY FEATURES: • Real-time callout notifications and response tracking • Team member status and availability management • Training session scheduling and attendance • Community event coordination • Equipment tracking and management • Secure team communication BUILT FOR SAR TEAMS: • Instant callout response with ETA tracking • Missing person case management • Radio frequency coordination • Field team assignments • Incident command structure support STAY MISSION READY: • Update your availability status • Respond to callouts instantly • Track training certifications • Coordinate with team members • Access critical mission information Perfect for volunteer SAR teams, professional rescue organizations, and emergency response units who need reliable, real-time coordination tools. ***Requires team administrator setup and invitation to join your SAR organization***
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SAR21 at none against Deploy Pro's 1. SAR21 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Deploy Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (11.1 vs 15.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Deploy Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SAR21 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Deploy Pro ships an update every 3 months, SAR21 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Deploy Pro | SAR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Ross | Justin Calamia |
In-app purchases
Deploy Pro
- Lifetime License$9.99
SAR21
No in-app purchases








