eTAP vs RFSPager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eTAP
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This app provides functionality for the management of work on track authorities on the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) network. eTAP has been developed by 4Tel Pty Ltd specifically for ARTC staff and contractors. Therefore, this app is not intended for public use, and is restricted to users with authorised login credentials.
RFSPager
Access real-time NSW PSN Emergency Services Pager messages and radio streams. Receive push notifications for subscribed capcodes and incidents within custom alert zones. Share incident details and get directions.
- Real-time push notifications
- Custom alert zones
- Map view for incidents
- Live radio stream
- Respond to incidents
- Share incident details
- Get directions
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The RFS Pager mobile application gives you real-time access to the NSW PSN Emergency Services Pager messages. Features: - Real-time push notifications for subscribed capcodes *RFSPager Pro - Create Alert Zones with up to a 100km radius for real-time notifications for any incident within that area *RFSPager Pro - Monitor NSW RFS Major Incidents and Hazard Reduction burns in Map View - Live Stream the NSW PSN Radio Stream - "Respond" to incidents to let fellow app users know you are on the case - Share incidents to social platforms - Get directions to incidents - Filter messages based on subscribed capcodes ------------------- RFSPager Pro is a subscription service billed through your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless turned off in Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You may cancel any time. ------------------- Privacy Policy: https://rfspager.app/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://rfspager.app/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eTAP at none against RFSPager's 2. eTAP also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.3 vs 15.1). RFSPager's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). 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. RFSPager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. eTAP asks for nothing beyond the download.
eTAP ships an update every 5 months, RFSPager every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eTAP | RFSPager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 38.5% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.3 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 4Tel Pty Ltd | The IT Dept Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
eTAP
No in-app purchases
RFSPager
- MONTHLY3 Days trial$2.491 Month
- YEARLY7 Days trial$25.491 Year
