Comparison

Active Dispatch vs Magic Apple Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Active Dispatch

This app provides real-time police incident listings from the Metro Nashville Police Department. It offers both list and map views for situational awareness, allowing users to explore active calls and their details.

Highlights
  • Live incident listings
  • Map-based overview
  • Detailed incident views
  • Clean list view
  • Fast and lightweight design
  • Privacy focused
Features
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Active Dispatch is an informational public safety app that lets you explore active police incident listings from Police Departments in a clear, easy-to-use interface. Designed for situational awareness, Active Dispatch helps you see what is happening around the city using both list and map views, giving you quick context without clutter or complexity. Currently serving Nashville, Portland, San Francisco, and Orlando, with more cities coming soon. Key Features • Up-to-date incident listings View currently reported police calls and incidents as they are published by official sources. • Map-based overview Explore incidents across supported cities using an interactive map to see where activity is occurring. • Detailed incident views Tap into individual incidents to see their location, call type, and related details. • Clean list view Browse incidents in a chronological list, making it easy to scan recent activity. • Fast and lightweight Built for performance, with a simple design that focuses on the information you care about. • Privacy-focused Your precise location is never stored, sold, or shared. Location access, if enabled, is used only on device for distance and sorting. What Active Dispatch Is and Is Not Active Dispatch is an informational tool only. It is not a replacement for emergency services, real time alerts, or official public safety broadcasts. Do not use the app to report emergencies or request assistance. In an emergency, always contact your local emergency number. Data Sources and Accuracy Incident information is provided by third party public data sources and may be delayed, incomplete, or subject to change. Active Dispatch makes no guarantees regarding accuracy or timeliness. Who It Is For • Residents who want general awareness of police activity • Journalists and researchers • Neighborhood watchers • Anyone curious about public incident data

About

Magic Apple Mobile

This application functions as a softphone for users of Magic Apple hosted voice services. It allows for voice communication through a mobile device, integrating with a specific cloud-based phone system.

Highlights
  • Softphone functionality
  • Integration with Magic Apple voice services
  • Mobile voice communication
  • Hosted voice service support
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Magic Apple Mobile a softphone to be used with Magic Apple hosted voice services.

Screenshots

Active Dispatch3 screens
Magic Apple Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Active Dispatch at 5.0 against Magic Apple Mobile's 4.0. Active Dispatch also leads on ratings volume (20 vs 4). Magic Apple Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Active Dispatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Active Dispatch has 20 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Active Dispatch ships an update every 19 months, Magic Apple Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Active Dispatch versus Magic Apple Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActive DispatchMagic Apple Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (20 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZUKISAN LABS, LLCJeremy Apple

Customer experience

Active Dispatch

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Magic Apple Mobile

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Active Dispatch

No in-app purchases

None

Magic Apple Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Active Dispatch free?
Active Dispatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic Apple Mobile free?
Magic Apple Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Active Dispatch or Magic Apple Mobile?
Active Dispatch is rated higher. Active Dispatch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Magic Apple Mobile averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Active Dispatch or Magic Apple Mobile have ads?
Neither Active Dispatch nor Magic Apple Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Active Dispatch or Magic Apple Mobile?
Active Dispatch ships an update every 19 months, and Magic Apple Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Active Dispatch was updated on September 16, 2026 and Magic Apple Mobile on September 20, 2026.

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