Comparison

Deploy Pro vs SAR21

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

SAR21

Features
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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***

Screenshots

Deploy Pro4 screens
SAR214 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Deploy Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SAR21 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deploy Pro ships an update every 3 months, SAR21 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Deploy Pro versus SAR21: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeploy ProSAR21
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael RossJustin Calamia

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Deploy Pro

One-time1
  • Lifetime License$9.99
None

SAR21

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deploy Pro free?
Deploy Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SAR21 free?
SAR21 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Deploy Pro or SAR21 have ads?
Neither Deploy Pro nor SAR21 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deploy Pro or SAR21?
Deploy Pro ships an update every 3 months, and SAR21 weekly. Most recently, Deploy Pro was updated on September 20, 2026 and SAR21 on September 24, 2026.

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