Comparison

StJohnsCO Alerting vs Firefighter Shift Calendar

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

Head to head
About

StJohnsCO Alerting

This application provides advanced fire station alerting functionality for public safety answering points and fire/EMS facilities. It aims to reduce dispatch time and deliver critical information to first responders through tones and voice alerts. Optional add-ons and customization are available for enhanced field operations.

Highlights
  • State-of-the-art alerting functionality
  • Reliable dispatch for PSAPs and fire/EMS
  • Tones and voice alerts
  • Optional add-ons and customization
  • Companion mobile application
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Mach Alert is a full featured fire station alerting (FSA) solution designed to provide state of the art alerting functionality and reliability to public safety answering points (PSAP), fire and EMS facilities, and, with optional add-ons, to first responders in the field. Whether operating as a standalone system or via interface to a computer aided dispatch (CAD) product, Mach Alert is designed to minimize time spent dispatching at the 911 center and maximize the amount of critical information delivered to first responders when they need it most with tones, voice, and a robust catalog of add-ons and customization options. The Mach Alert Mobile Application is an optional companion for full Mach Alert FSA systems. Like functionality is only available with an associated services agreement.

About

Firefighter Shift Calendar

Features
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Firefighter Shift Calendar Firefighter Shift Calendar is a simple and reliable scheduling app designed to help firefighters and shift workers keep track of their work rotations. It helps you stay organized, plan ahead, and never miss an upcoming shift. Built for fast and clear shift management, the app allows you to easily enter your shifts, view your schedule, and understand your monthly work pattern at a glance. Whether you're working rotating shifts, night shifts, or long-duty schedules, Firefighter Shift Calendar keeps your planning straightforward and easy to manage. Free Features Create and manage shift schedules Simple calendar view of shifts Color-coded shift types Add notes to individual shifts Monthly and weekly schedule views Easy shift editing and updates Lightweight and fast interface Premium Features Advanced shift patterns and rotations Unlimited schedule templates Shift reminders and notifications Detailed monthly overview Export schedule options Ad-free experience Future premium features and updates Firefighter Shift Calendar is designed to make shift planning simple and stress-free. Instead of complicated tools, it focuses on clarity and speed so you can quickly see when you're working and when you're off. Stay organized, plan your time better, and keep your work-life balance under control with an easy-to-use shift calendar built for firefighters and shift-based professions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

StJohnsCO Alerting4 screens
Firefighter Shift Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StJohnsCO Alerting at none against Firefighter Shift Calendar's 2. StJohnsCO Alerting also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Firefighter Shift Calendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. StJohnsCO Alerting asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StJohnsCO Alerting versus Firefighter Shift Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStJohnsCO AlertingFirefighter Shift Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 19 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMach Alert Inc.Erdem Kara

In-app purchases

None

StJohnsCO Alerting

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Firefighter Shift Calendar

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is StJohnsCO Alerting free?
StJohnsCO Alerting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Firefighter Shift Calendar free?
Firefighter Shift Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StJohnsCO Alerting or Firefighter Shift Calendar have ads?
Firefighter Shift Calendar shows ads; StJohnsCO Alerting does not.

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